(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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He saw Ben as a friend, not someone who thinks he looks weird
d. The animal that appears in Ben’s dreams
c. Ben stood up to him on the bus and Danny choked back a smile
4. What about Ryan’s appearance causes Frankie to call him Captain Kidd?
9. Even though Ben knows it is a little unconventional (unusual), whom does he consider his only friend in Massachusetts?
To be closer to family
a. He finally got in trouble for bullying Ben and Ryan
36. Based on Danny “choking back a smile,” what can we conclude about Danny’s feelings toward Frankie?
c. He wishes he was the one that stood up to Frankie
Evaluate and Make Logical Inferences
Yelling
Playful
a. Change his topic to an ecosystem of Massachusetts
Ryan
17. In the middle of pg.99, the author says, “Ben makes a beeline for the door.” The word beeline means….
14. On pg. 17 the author writes, “Frankie and his buddies are already ragging on the fourth graders.” What do you think the word ragging most likely means?
d. All of the above
They have yellow spots
d. Ask his parents or Mrs. Tibbets for help
She traveled to different states to save Spadefoot toads
Ben-lying, Mrs. Tibbets-missing her husband
He lied to her about touching the snake cage
d. Ben has a problem that he needs help from other to solve
c. His sister will be proud of him
All of the above
She lost her husband
b. Ryan only invited Ben and Jenny
d. None of the above
b. She is not intelligent because she does not understand what he is saying
d. Tabitha see the pictures and looks up at the ceiling
a. He just can’t take his hyper behaviors anymore
The only live in Massachusetts
5. What does Ben do that causes him to avoid Mrs. Tibbets?
12. Why does Ben’s mother seem to “take it easy on him” when he behaves so rudely?
c. She knows Ryan has no friends and is glad Ben sacrificed to be nice to Ryan
d. He is sad Frankie is moving because he has no other friends
The narrator
a. understanding
b. “One more thing Ben, if you see the Overtoad, thank her for me.” Pg. 217
Ryan loves nature and animals like Ben
42. On pg. 168 Ben’s mom tells him “You can’t interfere in other people’s business.” What is a synonym (word that means the same thing) for interfere?
15. On the bottom of pg. 40 the author writes, “Mrs. Tibbets looks around at the class and a mischievous smile spreads across her face. She kisses the frog.” The word mischievous most likely means…
a. Frankie is afraid of Ben
For a new job
2. Why did Mrs. Tibbets take a year off from teaching?
c. To evaporate into the air
b. Pleased
b. The king of the vernal pool
d. He wants Ben’s parents to have their time to speak
c. A make believe character of the vernal pool that Tabitha and Thomas made up as kids
b. Cause
Chapter 13-18
a. She realized how mean she’s been to Ben and should act nicer
The same problems
24. What information made Ben change his mind and sacrifice getting hid report done to go to Ryan’s party?
25. Mrs. Kutcher gives Ben an extension with the understanding he will lose points. What does she suggest he do to help him become more motivated and finish?
b. For friendships to develop, people need to live near each other and play together daily
a. The male toad who takes charge of the pack
He misses his friend Toby and is having a difficult time making new ones
d. All of the above
Tabitha wants to sell the land and Mrs. Tibbets does not
c. Use the internet instead of books
26. What does Ben do that causes Tabitha to change her mind about selling the vernal pool to the developers?
27. Who is the Overtoad?
20. Whose perspective is the story being told from?
d. It’s his aunt’s birthday party
Ryan wears a patch over his eye
c. Ben does not play by the rules, consequences don’t matter
For better schools
b. Mrs. Tibbets heard him calling her Mrs. Ribbets and he got detention
Mrs. Tibbets
Ben- having mean parents, Mrs. Tibbets- being messy
d. Both a and b
Danny was rude to him at lunch
a. Quiet and independent
29. Why does Ben get involved when Frankie picks on Ryan on the bus?
c. For friendships to develop, people need to work together or go to school together
44. On Pg. 176 the author writes “the bus driver pulls the bus over to the curb and lurches down the aisle.” “You boys settle down or you’ll be walking to school for the next month.” The word lurches most likely means
Night of the Spadefoot Toads
d. None of the above
Mishandles
16. On the bottom of pg. 62, the author writes about Ben’s response to learning why Mrs. Tibbets has taken a leave of absence. The author writes, “He fumbles for something to say but Mrs. Tibbets keeps talking.” The word fumbles most likely means
b. Movement of the hand
Tabitha blames Mrs. Tibbets for her brother’s death
b. Ben is competitive and always wants to win, no matter what the contest
She is foolish
11. Why is Ryan so hurt by Ben making fun of the frog?
Mrs. Tibbets
33. Why does Ben’s sister most likely act out of character and defend Ben on pg. 186?
d. manipulative
Common interests
b. She finally understands how sad he is about missing Toby and wants to help him
b. He fell behind on his report and needs to finish it
Danny
Ben-cheating, Mrs. Tibbets- being a bad teacher
a. To sink into the ground
She knows he misses Arizona and wishes he could move back
3. Why did Ben choose to go to Mrs. Tibet’s house instead of Danny’s birthday party?
38. Which choice proves that although the central (main) conflict has been fully resolved, Mrs. Tibbets’ personal conflict with Tabitha is beginning to mend
d. For friendships to develop, people need to have the same friends
She is understanding
A straight path- in a quick, purposeful manner
39. Most books with a theme of “making a difference” are going to have antagonists (bad guys) who are
c. Ryan’s mom is poor and already paid for the pizza
a. He pushed Frankie on the bus?
She was sick and needed treatment
a. She is not as mean as she first seems
a. For friendships to develop, people need to spend time together and have similar interests
Ryan
c. She does actually listen and consider her options
His father
c. fair
a. Ben was determined and didn’t care what others thought about him
a. Calls the Nature Heritage Program
18. The author creates internal conflicts for both Ben and Mrs. Tibbets. Which choice below identifies one of Ben’s internal conflicts and one of Mrs. Tibbets’ internal conflicts?
a. Agatha would be there
d. All of the above
c. He did not do his geography report
b. To stand up quickly
Danny was rude to him at lunch
d. He writes a report about all the living things there and shares the story of the Overtoad with a picture from her childhood
Jenny
d. None of the above
Name: Date:
Mean
c. Change is inevitable
A stroll or leisure walk- the way bees fly
Mrs. Tibbets
6. What is so unique about the Spadefoot toads?
The moving company lost his favorite things and she keeps forgetting to call
They only like dry environments
He doesn’t do his homework?
They only come out once a year to lay their eggs
For a chang
Sweet
Ryan
Mrs. Tibbets
Ben
Both B and C
b. Funny and lighthearted
31.Even though Ben did not feel support from anyone, he continued to try and save the spadefoots. This showed….
She is strict
a. Sway abruptly
a. He thinks he is a bully and is glad someone finally stood up to Frankie
A backyard
d. Life is not fair
a. Speak loudly
For a new job
c. Mrs. Turner turns toward her sister in law and manages a smile. “That’s a good idea.” Pg. 217
a. Interact
43. On pg. 199 the author writes “Mrs. Tibbets blows out a short, exasperated burst of air out of her mouth.” The word exasperated most likely means
b. He spoke disrespectfully to his teachers
22. Why does Ben originally say he cannot go to Ryan’s party?
37. The climax of a story tells the reader what they’ve been waiting to find out the entire book. This is the part when you know how the book will end. Which event could be considered the exact moment of the climax?
32. Based on the way Mr. Nickelby interrupts Ben on the top of pg.159 and the middle of 161, what can you conclude about Mr. Nickelby’s motivation?
They both just moved to a new place
Tabitha wanted Mrs. Tibbets to get rid of the snakes when her husband died
45. On pg. 203, the author writes “Ryan drops the plastic containers he’s carrying, and they skitter across the trail.” The word skitter most likely means
28. Even though Toby was Ben’s best friend, their friendship is weakening. Why is their friendship not as strong as it once was?
Ryan wears a patch over his eye
He saw Ben as a friend
They both enjoy nature and animals
b. He proves a vernal pool exists
d. None of the above
a. He wants to hear everyone’s side of the story to make a fair decision
Class:
35. Which character trait best describes Mr. Nickelby?
Retells Central Ideas in Informational and Literary Texts
He fails his science test
8. Even though Ben and Mrs. Tibbets are different in many ways, they are also connected in many ways, such as…
Ben wanted to see the frogs in the woods with Mrs. Tibbets
d. All of the above
Struggles
Ben isn’t good at roller-skating
c. Learning about his surroundings
10. When you examine the friendship between Ben and Toby and also between Ben and Mrs. Tibbets, a reader realizes friends often share…
c. To turn around slowly
Ryan is excitable
Teasing
d. Jenny punched him in the face and embarrassed him
b. Finding interests
Ryan loves frogs and thought Ben did also
All of the above
a. Confused
b. clever
c. He only wants to hear details that make Mrs. Tibbets sound irresponsible
a. Tabitha nods her head. “Yes, someone made me change my mind.” Pg. 216
Ben
She wanted to take an extended vacation to the rainforest
Ryan has rotten teeth
Caring
c. Self-centered and self-seeking
d. Mr. Nickelby wants to ask him questions about Mrs. Tibbets’ snakes
Read Closely to Determine What the Text Says Explicitly
Knows and Applies Grade Level Vocabulary
b. He is embarrassed and afraid. He doesn’t want Frankie to see
Frankie never actually crossed his eyes when he teased Ryan
30. At the end of the novel, Mrs. Tibbets says that she hopes Ben feels at home. He says he does. What do you think has made him feel at home?
She lost her husband
The same friends
d. Both a and c
b. Ben knows Ryan doesn’t stand up for himself and needs support
Mrs. Tibbets owes Tabitha money
d. Practical and frugal
Common interests
b. He disapproves of Ben hanging out with Frankie and Danny
Assesses the Point of View of the Author
Teaching
41. On pg. 156 the author writes, “Mr.Nickelby gestures for them to come into his office.” Gestures most likely means
d. None of the above
Playing
Ben- having no friends, Mrs. Tibbets- having nowhere to live
a. Ben shows up at Tabitha’s door
7. What is the conflict between Tabitha and Mrs. Tibbets?
A crazy path- like when someone runs from a bee
His parents told him to stay away from her
b. To skim along the surface
21. Why does Ben get called into the principal’s office?
c. A plan of action
23. What causes Frankie to change from being a “loudmouth” to barely speaking or making eye contact?
13. Based on Mrs. Tibbets’ reactions to Ben’s various mistakes and bad choices, what can we infer about her character?
b. Always tell the truth
b. Continue working on the desert, but get more resources
40. Considering the relationships in the book, what would you consider a relevant theme for this book?
19. Who is telling the story?
a. Friendship has no age restraints
She is determined
a. Making friends
Mrs. Tibbets and Ben both lost someone they loved
Why did Ben’s family move from Arizona to Massachusetts?
c. Annoyed
Reading Assessment
Ryan is short
Tabitha wants to sell the land and Mrs. Tibbets does not
c. Meddle
c. He has to help Mrs. Tibetts with her yard work
He lied to her about touching the snake cage
Tripping and falling (in fear) because a bee is attacking him
b. Mr. Lindsay says the pool is not large enough and he cannot do anything
Decides
Ben's box is lost, he misses toby, and he misses Arizona
They both just “lost” someone they loved
They only come out once a year to lay their eggs
Realizes
34. What can we conclude about Tabitha based on her reaction to Ben coming to her house to show her his report?
c. Tabitha states that she will break up the land and sell the vernal pool to the conservation group
