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