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Read the selection without stopping to choose the correct missing words.
Then read it again, pausing to underline the correct words. Finally, read the
selection again to see if it makes sense.
The Idea
Andy Lee loved the idea. Mary Tan __1__ it. Kenny Wan didnt
think it was any big deal. Mr. Ted thought it was a brilliant idea. After
all, it was __2__ idea.
Its only fair, Mr. Ted explained to his new fourth graders as
they stood in line waiting for the lunch bell to ring, that we turn things
around. Every year you guys line up in alphabetical __3__. Alphabetical
order to go to lunch, to go to gym, to go home, and so on. This __4__
were using reverse alphabetical order.
Mindy Lim put her hand down as Mr. Ted pointed to her. Ive
always had to stand at the __5__ of the line, ever since __6__! Now Im
near the front. Thank you, thank you!
The teacher smiled. Then he called on Christopher Wong, a
serious and thoughtful young man. Mr. Ted, I think you should
reconsider this policy. This is very drastic and __7__. This could confuse
our fragile young minds!
Put a lid on it, Chris! shouted David Soon.
We wont have any outbursts like that, David! Mr. Ted said
firmly. He turned toward Christopher. Dont __8__, Christopher. We only
have strong minds in this class.
How many of you think this is a good idea? Mr. Ted asked. As
you would probably __9__, most of the hands that went up were in the
__10__ half of the line.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
heard
that
letters
way
back
breakfast
liked
no
soup
year
beginning
kindergarten
needed
her
order
alphabet
center
yesterday
hated
his
index
is
winner
tomorrow
7.
8.
9.
10.
useful
move
expect
dumb
thoughtful
worry
doubt
bright
unnecessary
scream
forget
angry
smart
speak
review
front