“mark’s big day”. approached if you approached something, you moved toward it
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approached
The hare agreed to race and approached the starting line.
If I approached the door, I would move closer to it.
If I approached you, I would move closer to where you are sitting.
approachedWhat would you do if a bug
approached you?
What would you do if we were playing a game and I asked you to
approach your partner?
Tell about something that you would NOT approach.
energeticThe hare bragged that a slow, poky
tortoise could never beat a fast, energetic hare.
I feel energetic if I sleep well and then eat a healthful breakfast.
Do you feel energetic if you do these
things too? Why?
energeticWould you be surprised if someone
told you he or she felt energetic after a long bike ride? Why?
If you are tired, what are some things that you can do to make yourself feel
more energetic?
How could you help a family member if you are feeling energetic?
paceThe tortoise kept up a slow, steady
pace during the race.
If a race was short, I would run at a fast pace. If a race was long, I would
run at a much slower pace.
paceWould you be more likely to read a hard story
at a fast pace or at a slow pace? Why?
If I told you we were going to walk down the hall at a fast pace, how would we move?
How would you compare your pace to the pace of a racehorse?
How would you compare your pace to a caterpillar?
blunderWhen Mark made a blunder during the play, all the children looked at
him.
I made a blunder when I was singing a song because I forgot the words.
Have you ever made a blunder like
that?
blunderI will name some things. If you think it is a
blunder, say, “Oops, what a blunder!” If not, say nothing.
misspelled a word doing a hard problemsharpening a pencil spilling a glass of milkmispronouncing a word leaving lunch on a bus
reassureMrs. Parks tried to reassure Mark by
telling him not to feel bad about forgetting his part.
If we do a class play, I would reassure you by telling you that you can do a
good job.
reassureI will say some things. If these things could be said to reassure someone, say “thumbs up”.
If not, say nothing.You can do it! I believe in you!Don’t even try it! Give it your best!You’ll do just fine! Forget it!Don’t give up! You’ll be terrific!
excelMark wanted to excel by saying his
part in a loud voice.
I want to excel at playing the piano, so I practice every day.
excelI will name some things. If you would like to excel
at these things, say “I excel!” If not, say nothing.
riding a bike putting on a jacketwalking a dog eating a sandwichreading a hard book scoring a goalanswering math problems dancing for an audience
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.approached reassure pace
If you want to hurry, you would go at a fast ___________.
My friend ____________ me to tell me about the new movie she saw.
blunder excel energetic
It would be a ____________ to call a friend by the wrong name.
I ___________ at math and my brother is good at reading.