Hello there! My name is Professor Pippin Thistlewhim. I am very pleased to tell you that you have been selected as a new student at Evermore Academy - A very prestigious school for budding spellcasters such as yourself. I'm sure you have lots of questions, and all will be answered in due time. For now, please use the enchanted map included with this letter to transport you to Brickburn Village where you will find all the supplies you will need. Best Wishes and see you very soon!
Explore the village.
Yes, of course. I remember now. Professor Thistlewhim is very excited for you to start your classes. Do you have a copy of your school supply list?
Sorry, I don't have a supply list.
Uhh... no?
I think I must have misplaced it.
That's quite alright, I brought one with me just in case. Here - have a look.
Year 1 Evermore Students will Need:
1 Wand 1 Size Medium Cauldron Year 1 Spell Books Including: - 101 Magical Herbs and Fungi - Potion Brewing for Beginners - Beginner Charms and Spells 1 set of glass potion bottles students may also bring an animal companion if they wish.
Wonderful. Now that you know what we're looking for let's get started! Brickburn Village has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Let's visit the Willow and Wisp Wand Shop first.
Great, let's go!
Here we are. Before we begin our shopping, I want to explain a little about Brickburn Village. In your mortal world you're probably used to paying for things with money. Here, the shopkeeper's prefer knowledge over coins. You will need to answer a series of questions to purchase each item. Good luck!
Let's get this over with...
Sounds exciting! Let's go!
Click on the door to go inside.
Hello! Come in, come in! My name is Willow. I'm so excited to pair you up with the perfect wand today. Just so I can get to know you better and find you the perfect wand, let's start with some basic questions. Which do you prefer?
Ah, I see. Interesting. Very interesting. Let's keep going. Which do you prefer?
Yes, that makes sense. I think I'm starting to understand. Last one - Which do you prefer?
I think I have the perfect options for you! Each one will cost you 3 correct answers to my questions. Which do you choose?
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Let's continue with your payment. You will need to answer all 3 of my questions correctly to pay for your wand. Are you ready?
Yes! Let's go!
Ready as ever.
For each correct answer you will be given part of a spell. Keep track of these because you will need to recite the entire spell at the end to buy your wand.
Question 1
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase: If I'm late to school one more time my teacher will kill me!
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Oh no... Try again.
Question 1
Wonderful! The first word of your spell is:
Toad
Question 2
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase: Professor Thistlewhim is the wise old owl of Evermore Academy.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Oh no... Try again.
Question 2
Wonderful! The second word of your spell is:
Mushroom
Question 3
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase: That song is like a warm hug to my ears.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Oh no... Try again.
Question 3
Wonderful! The third word of your spell is:
Hat
Cast the spell
Click on your spell components in order. First-
Oh no... Try again.
Question 1
Click on your spell components in order. Second-
Click on your spell components in order. Third-
Congratulations, here is your wand! Please come again!
Oh! What a beautiful wand! Next we need to visit The Bubbling Brimstone for your cauldron.
If you say so...
Great, let's go!
Click on the shopkeeper to buy your cauldron.
Welcome to the Bubbling Brimstone. I guess. What do you want?
You seem nice... I need a cauldron.
Alright. Pick the one you want. Don't take too long, I have stuff to do.
Answer the questions. Remember the words. You know the drill.
Yes, sir.
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? My cauldron is silver, shiny, and very large.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Wrong. Figures. Try again.
Question 1
Fine. The first word is:
Copper
Question 2
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? I think my cat is hiding behind that stack of books.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Wrong. Figures. Try again.
Question 2
Great. The second word is:
Brass
Question 3
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? The owl swooped quietly to catch the mouse in his talons.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Wrong. Figures. Try again.
Question 3
Yipee. The third word is:
Gold
Cast the spell
Click on your spell components in order. First-
Click on your spell components in order. Second-
Click on your spell components in order. Third-
Here's your bag. Bye.
Wand? Check! Cauldron? Check! Next step - the book store!
If you say so...
Great, let's go!
Click on the door to enter The Archive.
Welcome! Welcome! I am Felix, owner and operator of The Archive. How can I humbly help you today?
I'm looking for some books.
Uh... You're a cat...
Well of course. Books are my specialty! Let's take a look at your Year One book list.
Sure. Here you go.
Well of course. Books are my specialty! Let's take a look at your Year One book list.
Year 1 Evermore Students will Need:
1 Wand 1 Size Medium Cauldron Year 1 Spell Books Including: - 101 Magical Herbs and Fungi - Potion Brewing for Beginners - Beginner Charms and Spells 1 set of glass potion bottles students may also bring an animal companion if they wish.
It's rude to point out others' species. Besides... I am a Tressym, NOT a cat. Now then... Let's take a look at your year 1 book list.
Sure. Here you go.
What a fine collection for a young spellcaster - a fine collection indeed! Each book will cost you 1 correct question. Here we go.
Question 1
Click on the cover of the first book on your year 1 book list.
I appreciate your hunger for knowledge but that book is not on your list. Try again my young friend.
Go Back
Click on the cover of the second book on your year 1 book list.
I appreciate your hunger for knowledge but that book is not on your list. Try again my young friend.
Go Back
Click on the cover of the third book on your year 1 book list.
I appreciate your hunger for knowledge but that book is not on your list. Try again my young friend.
Go Back
What is the highlighted portion of the sentence below? My Aunt, Martha, is a famous Dragon Rider.
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
That's incorrect. Why don't you try again?
Question 1
Well done! Here is your book. Click on it to move on.
What is the highlighted portion of the sentence below? In China, Dragons are considered a symbol of good fortune.
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
That's incorrect. Why don't you try again?
Question 2
Well done! Here is your book. Click on it to move on.
What is the highlighted portion of the sentence below? These books are portals to another exciting world.
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
That's incorrect. Why don't you try again?
Question 3
Well done! Here is your book. Click on it to move on.
Thank you for shopping with me today. Here is your purchase.
These books will be perfect for your first year at Evermore Academy. Now let's visit Madam Mildred at the potion shop!
Let's get going
Click on the door to enter The Enchanted Brew.
Hello, child! The stars told me to expect a visit from a fine young person today. How can I help you on your quest?
I need some supplies for school.
A beginner potion bottle set. How exciting! Each set has 5 empty bottles, and each bottle will cost 1 correct answer. Are you ready?
Let's go!
Let's read a story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Click on the book to get started.
Once upon a time, there was a family of bears who lived in a cozy little house in the middle of the woods. There was Papa Bear, who was big and gruff; Mama Bear, who was medium-sized and sweet; and Baby Bear, who was small and always cheerful. One morning, Mama Bear made a big pot of delicious porridge for breakfast. It was too hot to eat right away, so the three bears decided to take a walk in the forest while it cooled. Soon after they left, a little girl named Goldilocks came skipping by. She had long, golden hair that shimmered in the sunlight. When she saw the little cottage, she peeked inside. Even though no one answered her knock, Goldilocks decided to walk right in—which was a very naughty thing to do!
In the kitchen, Goldilocks saw the three bowls of porridge on the table. First, she tasted the porridge in Papa Bear's big bowl. "Oh! This porridge is too hot!" she exclaimed. Next, she tried the porridge in Mama Bear's medium bowl. "Yuk! This porridge is too cold!" Finally, she tasted the porridge in Baby Bear's small bowl. "Mmm," she sighed happily. "This porridge is just right!" And she ate every bit of it. Feeling tired, Goldilocks walked upstairs. She found three beds waiting for her.
She tried Papa Bear's big bed. "This bed is too high at the head!" She tried Mama Bear's medium bed. "This bed is too lumpy!" Finally, she snuggled into Baby Bear's small bed. "This bed is just right," she whispered, and she quickly fell fast asleep. Just then, the three bears came home from their walk. They immediately noticed something was wrong. In the kitchen, Papa Bear said in his great, gruff voice, "Someone's been eating my porridge!" Mama Bear said in her sweet, medium voice, "Someone's been eating my porridge!" And Baby Bear cried in his tiny, squeaky voice, "Someone's been eating my porridge, and they ate it all up!"
The three bears hurried upstairs to the bedroom.Papa Bear looked at his bed and growled, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed!" Mama Bear looked at hers and said, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed!" Then, Baby Bear looked at his tiny bed and cried, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed, and here she is!" Goldilocks woke up with a start! She saw the three bears staring down at her. She was so scared that she leaped out of the bed, jumped out the window, and ran as fast as her legs could carry her all the way back home.And Goldilocks never, ever visited the house of the three bears again!
Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Papa, Mama, and baby bear live in a cottage in the woods.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
Oh dear me, not quite right... Have another go.
Question 1
Correct! Click on your bottle to take it.
Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? The 3 bears discover someone has been in their home and find her in Baby Bear's bed.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
Oh dear me, not quite right... Have another go.
Question 2
Correct! Click on your bottle to take it.
Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Goldilocks tries the 3 bears porridge.
Climax
Rising Action
Expositon
Falling Action
Oh dear me, not quite right... Have another go.
Question 3
Correct! Click on your bottle to take it.
Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Goldilocks woke up and ran out of the bed.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
Oh dear me, not quite right... Have another go.
Question 4
Correct! Click on your bottle to take it.
Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Goldilocks never visited the 3 bears' cottage again.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
Oh dear me, not quite right... Have another go.
Question 5
Correct! Click on your bottle to take it.
You did it! Here is your bag, please visit me anytime you need any other potion supplies!
Now the really exciting part - your pet! Let's visit the Familiar's Field!
Hello, there! Please come in, don't be shy. The animals don't bite... very often anyway. What can I do for you today?
Your animals bite?
I'm looking for a pet.
Look, we're not going to get very far if you're afraid of a few nibbles. Most of these creatures just want a loving new home. Would you like to meet them?
Sure, let's meet the animals.
Of course you are! Hambert told me you seemed like an animal lover. He's got a very keen eye for people, you know. Would you like to meet some of my creatures?
Sure, let's meet the animals.
Let's visit the barn. There are several different kinds of creatures available for adoption so I will let you meet the creatures and see who clicks. Each door will take you to a different area. Please, visit them all before making a choice!
Got it. I'm ready.
No bad luck here! A black cat is a fine choice. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Orange you glad you picked this one? Aha! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Mystical and majestic. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Would you just look at those ears! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Cats are some of the most popular pets in the world, known for their soft fur, graceful movements, and independent nature. These small carnivores are skilled hunters with sharp claws and excellent night vision, traits they still use even when playing in our homes. Whether they are a housecat curled up on a sunny windowsill or a large wild cat like a tiger, all cats belong to the same family, and they communicate in unique ways, using meows, purrs, hisses, and even the positions of their ears and tails to let us know how they feel.
Question 1
According to the text, what can cats use the position of their ears and tails for?
communication
balance
heat regulation
flexibility
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 1
According to the text, cats are some of the most popular pets in the world, known for their soft fur, graceful movements, and ____ nature.
loving
fierce
independent
dependent
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 2
According to the text, why would cats need sharp claws and excellent night vision?
protection
hunting
camouflage
reproduction
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 3
Oooh - A barn owl! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Screech owls can be very talkative. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Pygmpy owls are the perfect pocket companion. Try saying that 5 times fast! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Those yellow eyes look like they could see right through me! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Owls are amazing birds that often sleep during the day and are awake at night, which makes them nocturnal. They have huge eyes that help them see very well in the dark, and they can turn their heads almost all the way around! Owls also have special feathers that let them fly silently through the air. This quiet flying helps them sneak up on their favorite foods, like small mice and other rodents. They are predators, which means they hunt other animals for food. You can sometimes hear an owl's gentle "hoot" in the woods on a dark night.
Question 1
According to the text, owls are usually asleep during the day and awake at night which makes them...
diurnal
nocturnal
omniverous
flexible
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 1
According to the text, which of the following are NOT one of an owl's favorite foods?
mice
rats
shrews
snakes
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 2
According to the text, owls are ____ which means they hunt other animals for food.
quiet
predators
prey
raptors
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 3
What a curious little fella! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Hrr... The red eyes remind me of vampires. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Look at that fur! It reminds me of a creamsicle. Now I'm hungry... Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Ooooh... What striking markings! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Rats are small, clever animals that live almost everywhere humans do. They are known for their long, scaly tails and very good sense of smell. Rats are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and meat, and they can survive by eating almost anything! They are also very social and smart, able to learn tricks and solve simple puzzles. Because they breed quickly and can squeeze into tiny spaces, people sometimes see them as pests. However, their smart nature is why rats are often used as pets or for important scientific studies.
Question 1
What does the word omnivore mean as used in the text?
plant eater
meat eater
plants and meat eater
bug eater
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 1
According to the text, what trait are rats often prized for as pets and objects of scientific research?
diet
reproduction
flexibility
intelligence
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 2
Because they breed quickly and can squeeze into tiny spaces, people sometimes see rats as...
pests
rodents
intelligent
adorable
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 3
If you look very closely, you can see the little spots of orange. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
I like to call him my spinach toad because, well... the green you know. Anyway... Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
He almost looks like his skin is leather! Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Oooh! An albino! How rare. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Toads are often confused with frogs, but they are a little different! Toads usually have dry, bumpy skin that helps them live away from the water for longer than most frogs. They are known for their short, squat bodies and their short hops, instead of the long jumps frogs make. Toads eat small insects, like flies and worms, and they catch them with a fast, sticky tongue. A cool fact is that toads have special glands behind their eyes that can release a mild poison to stop other animals from eating them, so it's best to look but not touch!
Question 1
According to the text, which animal can stay out of the water for longer periods of time due to its dry bumpy skin?
Salamanders
Frogs
Lizards
Toads
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 1
According to the text, which of the following is NOT included in a toad's diet.
moths
flies
fish
worms
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 2
According to the text, where is a toad's mild poison secreting glands located?
eyes
mouth
stomach
ears
Oooh, well... that's not correct. It's ok. Try again.
Question 3
Here is your new friend and a supply of food. Please think of us again if you're in need of a new companion! Thank you for visiting the Familiar's Field.
Phew! That was a lot of shopping. I'm beat! Let's rest up before we journey to the academy.
See you soon! Goodbye!
EverMore Academy ELA Review Part I
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Hello there! My name is Professor Pippin Thistlewhim. I am very pleased to tell you that you have been selected as a new student at Evermore Academy - A very prestigious school for budding spellcasters such as yourself. I'm sure you have lots of questions, and all will be answered in due time. For now, please use the enchanted map included with this letter to transport you to Brickburn Village where you will find all the supplies you will need. Best Wishes and see you very soon!
Explore the village.
Yes, of course. I remember now. Professor Thistlewhim is very excited for you to start your classes. Do you have a copy of your school supply list?
Sorry, I don't have a supply list.
Uhh... no?
I think I must have misplaced it.
That's quite alright, I brought one with me just in case. Here - have a look.
Year 1 Evermore Students will Need:
1 Wand 1 Size Medium Cauldron Year 1 Spell Books Including: - 101 Magical Herbs and Fungi - Potion Brewing for Beginners - Beginner Charms and Spells 1 set of glass potion bottles students may also bring an animal companion if they wish.
Wonderful. Now that you know what we're looking for let's get started! Brickburn Village has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Let's visit the Willow and Wisp Wand Shop first.
Great, let's go!
Here we are. Before we begin our shopping, I want to explain a little about Brickburn Village. In your mortal world you're probably used to paying for things with money. Here, the shopkeeper's prefer knowledge over coins. You will need to answer a series of questions to purchase each item. Good luck!
Let's get this over with...
Sounds exciting! Let's go!
Click on the door to go inside.
Hello! Come in, come in! My name is Willow. I'm so excited to pair you up with the perfect wand today. Just so I can get to know you better and find you the perfect wand, let's start with some basic questions. Which do you prefer?
Ah, I see. Interesting. Very interesting. Let's keep going. Which do you prefer?
Yes, that makes sense. I think I'm starting to understand. Last one - Which do you prefer?
I think I have the perfect options for you! Each one will cost you 3 correct answers to my questions. Which do you choose?
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Is this your choice?
No, I want to pick a different one.
Yes, I love it.
Let's continue with your payment. You will need to answer all 3 of my questions correctly to pay for your wand. Are you ready?
Yes! Let's go!
Ready as ever.
For each correct answer you will be given part of a spell. Keep track of these because you will need to recite the entire spell at the end to buy your wand.
Question 1
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase: If I'm late to school one more time my teacher will kill me!
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Oh no... Try again.
Question 1
Wonderful! The first word of your spell is:
Toad
Question 2
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase: Professor Thistlewhim is the wise old owl of Evermore Academy.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Oh no... Try again.
Question 2
Wonderful! The second word of your spell is:
Mushroom
Question 3
What type of figurative language is used in the phrase: That song is like a warm hug to my ears.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
Oh no... Try again.
Question 3
Wonderful! The third word of your spell is:
Hat
Cast the spell
Click on your spell components in order. First-
Oh no... Try again.
Question 1
Click on your spell components in order. Second-
Click on your spell components in order. Third-
Congratulations, here is your wand! Please come again!
Oh! What a beautiful wand! Next we need to visit The Bubbling Brimstone for your cauldron.
If you say so...
Great, let's go!
Click on the shopkeeper to buy your cauldron.
Welcome to the Bubbling Brimstone. I guess. What do you want?
You seem nice... I need a cauldron.
Alright. Pick the one you want. Don't take too long, I have stuff to do.
Answer the questions. Remember the words. You know the drill.
Yes, sir.
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? My cauldron is silver, shiny, and very large.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Wrong. Figures. Try again.
Question 1
Fine. The first word is:
Copper
Question 2
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? I think my cat is hiding behind that stack of books.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Wrong. Figures. Try again.
Question 2
Great. The second word is:
Brass
Question 3
What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? The owl swooped quietly to catch the mouse in his talons.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Preposition
Wrong. Figures. Try again.
Question 3
Yipee. The third word is:
Gold
Cast the spell
Click on your spell components in order. First-
Click on your spell components in order. Second-
Click on your spell components in order. Third-
Here's your bag. Bye.
Wand? Check! Cauldron? Check! Next step - the book store!
If you say so...
Great, let's go!
Click on the door to enter The Archive.
Welcome! Welcome! I am Felix, owner and operator of The Archive. How can I humbly help you today?
I'm looking for some books.
Uh... You're a cat...
Well of course. Books are my specialty! Let's take a look at your Year One book list.
Sure. Here you go.
Well of course. Books are my specialty! Let's take a look at your Year One book list.
Year 1 Evermore Students will Need:
1 Wand 1 Size Medium Cauldron Year 1 Spell Books Including: - 101 Magical Herbs and Fungi - Potion Brewing for Beginners - Beginner Charms and Spells 1 set of glass potion bottles students may also bring an animal companion if they wish.
It's rude to point out others' species. Besides... I am a Tressym, NOT a cat. Now then... Let's take a look at your year 1 book list.
Sure. Here you go.
What a fine collection for a young spellcaster - a fine collection indeed! Each book will cost you 1 correct question. Here we go.
Question 1
Click on the cover of the first book on your year 1 book list.
I appreciate your hunger for knowledge but that book is not on your list. Try again my young friend.
Go Back
Click on the cover of the second book on your year 1 book list.
I appreciate your hunger for knowledge but that book is not on your list. Try again my young friend.
Go Back
Click on the cover of the third book on your year 1 book list.
I appreciate your hunger for knowledge but that book is not on your list. Try again my young friend.
Go Back
What is the highlighted portion of the sentence below? My Aunt, Martha, is a famous Dragon Rider.
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
That's incorrect. Why don't you try again?
Question 1
Well done! Here is your book. Click on it to move on.
What is the highlighted portion of the sentence below? In China, Dragons are considered a symbol of good fortune.
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
That's incorrect. Why don't you try again?
Question 2
Well done! Here is your book. Click on it to move on.
What is the highlighted portion of the sentence below? These books are portals to another exciting world.
Complete Subject
Complete Predicate
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
That's incorrect. Why don't you try again?
Question 3
Well done! Here is your book. Click on it to move on.
Thank you for shopping with me today. Here is your purchase.
These books will be perfect for your first year at Evermore Academy. Now let's visit Madam Mildred at the potion shop!
Let's get going
Click on the door to enter The Enchanted Brew.
Hello, child! The stars told me to expect a visit from a fine young person today. How can I help you on your quest?
I need some supplies for school.
A beginner potion bottle set. How exciting! Each set has 5 empty bottles, and each bottle will cost 1 correct answer. Are you ready?
Let's go!
Let's read a story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Click on the book to get started.
Once upon a time, there was a family of bears who lived in a cozy little house in the middle of the woods. There was Papa Bear, who was big and gruff; Mama Bear, who was medium-sized and sweet; and Baby Bear, who was small and always cheerful. One morning, Mama Bear made a big pot of delicious porridge for breakfast. It was too hot to eat right away, so the three bears decided to take a walk in the forest while it cooled. Soon after they left, a little girl named Goldilocks came skipping by. She had long, golden hair that shimmered in the sunlight. When she saw the little cottage, she peeked inside. Even though no one answered her knock, Goldilocks decided to walk right in—which was a very naughty thing to do!
In the kitchen, Goldilocks saw the three bowls of porridge on the table. First, she tasted the porridge in Papa Bear's big bowl. "Oh! This porridge is too hot!" she exclaimed. Next, she tried the porridge in Mama Bear's medium bowl. "Yuk! This porridge is too cold!" Finally, she tasted the porridge in Baby Bear's small bowl. "Mmm," she sighed happily. "This porridge is just right!" And she ate every bit of it. Feeling tired, Goldilocks walked upstairs. She found three beds waiting for her.
She tried Papa Bear's big bed. "This bed is too high at the head!" She tried Mama Bear's medium bed. "This bed is too lumpy!" Finally, she snuggled into Baby Bear's small bed. "This bed is just right," she whispered, and she quickly fell fast asleep. Just then, the three bears came home from their walk. They immediately noticed something was wrong. In the kitchen, Papa Bear said in his great, gruff voice, "Someone's been eating my porridge!" Mama Bear said in her sweet, medium voice, "Someone's been eating my porridge!" And Baby Bear cried in his tiny, squeaky voice, "Someone's been eating my porridge, and they ate it all up!"
The three bears hurried upstairs to the bedroom.Papa Bear looked at his bed and growled, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed!" Mama Bear looked at hers and said, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed!" Then, Baby Bear looked at his tiny bed and cried, "Someone's been sleeping in my bed, and here she is!" Goldilocks woke up with a start! She saw the three bears staring down at her. She was so scared that she leaped out of the bed, jumped out the window, and ran as fast as her legs could carry her all the way back home.And Goldilocks never, ever visited the house of the three bears again!
Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Papa, Mama, and baby bear live in a cottage in the woods.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
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Question 1
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Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? The 3 bears discover someone has been in their home and find her in Baby Bear's bed.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
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Question 2
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Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Goldilocks tries the 3 bears porridge.
Climax
Rising Action
Expositon
Falling Action
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Question 3
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Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Goldilocks woke up and ran out of the bed.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
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Question 4
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Where would the following fit on a plot mountain? Goldilocks never visited the 3 bears' cottage again.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
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Question 5
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Now the really exciting part - your pet! Let's visit the Familiar's Field!
Hello, there! Please come in, don't be shy. The animals don't bite... very often anyway. What can I do for you today?
Your animals bite?
I'm looking for a pet.
Look, we're not going to get very far if you're afraid of a few nibbles. Most of these creatures just want a loving new home. Would you like to meet them?
Sure, let's meet the animals.
Of course you are! Hambert told me you seemed like an animal lover. He's got a very keen eye for people, you know. Would you like to meet some of my creatures?
Sure, let's meet the animals.
Let's visit the barn. There are several different kinds of creatures available for adoption so I will let you meet the creatures and see who clicks. Each door will take you to a different area. Please, visit them all before making a choice!
Got it. I'm ready.
No bad luck here! A black cat is a fine choice. Shall we proceed to payment?
Yes, this is the one for me!
I want to look around a bit more.
Orange you glad you picked this one? Aha! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Mystical and majestic. Shall we proceed to payment?
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Would you just look at those ears! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Cats are some of the most popular pets in the world, known for their soft fur, graceful movements, and independent nature. These small carnivores are skilled hunters with sharp claws and excellent night vision, traits they still use even when playing in our homes. Whether they are a housecat curled up on a sunny windowsill or a large wild cat like a tiger, all cats belong to the same family, and they communicate in unique ways, using meows, purrs, hisses, and even the positions of their ears and tails to let us know how they feel.
Question 1
According to the text, what can cats use the position of their ears and tails for?
communication
balance
heat regulation
flexibility
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Question 1
According to the text, cats are some of the most popular pets in the world, known for their soft fur, graceful movements, and ____ nature.
loving
fierce
independent
dependent
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Question 2
According to the text, why would cats need sharp claws and excellent night vision?
protection
hunting
camouflage
reproduction
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Question 3
Oooh - A barn owl! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Screech owls can be very talkative. Shall we proceed to payment?
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Pygmpy owls are the perfect pocket companion. Try saying that 5 times fast! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Those yellow eyes look like they could see right through me! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Owls are amazing birds that often sleep during the day and are awake at night, which makes them nocturnal. They have huge eyes that help them see very well in the dark, and they can turn their heads almost all the way around! Owls also have special feathers that let them fly silently through the air. This quiet flying helps them sneak up on their favorite foods, like small mice and other rodents. They are predators, which means they hunt other animals for food. You can sometimes hear an owl's gentle "hoot" in the woods on a dark night.
Question 1
According to the text, owls are usually asleep during the day and awake at night which makes them...
diurnal
nocturnal
omniverous
flexible
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Question 1
According to the text, which of the following are NOT one of an owl's favorite foods?
mice
rats
shrews
snakes
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Question 2
According to the text, owls are ____ which means they hunt other animals for food.
quiet
predators
prey
raptors
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Question 3
What a curious little fella! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Hrr... The red eyes remind me of vampires. Shall we proceed to payment?
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Look at that fur! It reminds me of a creamsicle. Now I'm hungry... Shall we proceed to payment?
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Ooooh... What striking markings! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Rats are small, clever animals that live almost everywhere humans do. They are known for their long, scaly tails and very good sense of smell. Rats are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and meat, and they can survive by eating almost anything! They are also very social and smart, able to learn tricks and solve simple puzzles. Because they breed quickly and can squeeze into tiny spaces, people sometimes see them as pests. However, their smart nature is why rats are often used as pets or for important scientific studies.
Question 1
What does the word omnivore mean as used in the text?
plant eater
meat eater
plants and meat eater
bug eater
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Question 1
According to the text, what trait are rats often prized for as pets and objects of scientific research?
diet
reproduction
flexibility
intelligence
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Question 2
Because they breed quickly and can squeeze into tiny spaces, people sometimes see rats as...
pests
rodents
intelligent
adorable
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Question 3
If you look very closely, you can see the little spots of orange. Shall we proceed to payment?
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I like to call him my spinach toad because, well... the green you know. Anyway... Shall we proceed to payment?
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He almost looks like his skin is leather! Shall we proceed to payment?
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Oooh! An albino! How rare. Shall we proceed to payment?
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Toads are often confused with frogs, but they are a little different! Toads usually have dry, bumpy skin that helps them live away from the water for longer than most frogs. They are known for their short, squat bodies and their short hops, instead of the long jumps frogs make. Toads eat small insects, like flies and worms, and they catch them with a fast, sticky tongue. A cool fact is that toads have special glands behind their eyes that can release a mild poison to stop other animals from eating them, so it's best to look but not touch!
Question 1
According to the text, which animal can stay out of the water for longer periods of time due to its dry bumpy skin?
Salamanders
Frogs
Lizards
Toads
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Question 1
According to the text, which of the following is NOT included in a toad's diet.
moths
flies
fish
worms
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Question 2
According to the text, where is a toad's mild poison secreting glands located?
eyes
mouth
stomach
ears
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Question 3
Here is your new friend and a supply of food. Please think of us again if you're in need of a new companion! Thank you for visiting the Familiar's Field.
Phew! That was a lot of shopping. I'm beat! Let's rest up before we journey to the academy.
See you soon! Goodbye!