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