By: Leigh Twigg

Annie’s Gifts

Sophie journeyed across the

rug and under Cook’s door.

journeyedWhen you have

traveled on a long trip

Say the word

journeyed

Which would be a long journey….?

going across town or going across the state

Sophie grows frail.

frailWhen you feel

very weak

Say the word

frail

When might you feel frail?

After having the flu or after a night’s sleep

Annie makes horrendous sounds on the cello and

trumpet.

horrendousWhen you see or hear something

horrible or frightening

Say the word

horrendous

Would you cover your ears or hum along if you

heard a horrendous sound?

Annie’s sister makes melodious sounds on

the piano.

melodiousWhen you hear

musical sounds that are pleasant to listen

to

Say the word

melodious

When you hear melodious music do you frown or do

you smile?

Sam stomped through

the house.

stompedUsing your feet to

make heavy, pounding steps

Say the word

stomped

If you wanted to be really quiet, would

you…

Tip toe

or

stomp

Tanya sipped her

glass of milk.

sippedIf you took a very

small drink of something

Say the word

sipped

If you were really thirsty would you sip some water or

gulp it?

I play games to entertain my

friends.

entertainDo something, such as singing or acting, that you think people will

enjoy

Say the word

entertain

What could you do to entertain yourself if you had to be silent?

Sarah likes all colors except

brown.

exceptWhen you mean all but that one

Say the word

except

Where might you live if you never ate any food except

fish?

Andy walked to the park in a carefree

way.

carefreeWhen you don’t

worry about problems

Say the word

carefree

Would you be carefree if you were too late to

catch the bus for school?

The fire alarm made a screeching noise.

screechingA loud, high pitch

sound that can hurt your ears

Say the word

screeching

What animals make a screeching sound?