Excerpts

NEEDS

BATHROOM

CALENDAR

CANE

CIGARETTES COMB

DOORBELL

EYEGLASSES

KEYS

KLEENEX

LIGHT BULBS

MONEY

PILLS

PURSE

RADIO

RAZOR

REMOTE CONTROL

TELEPHONE

TV

WALLET

WATCH

Use the chart on the left to answer the statements below. Fill in the blank. Some words from the chart may be used more than once.

1. Used for shaving. __________________________________________

2. Unlocks the door. __________________________________________

3. A place for money, photos, and credits cards. ____________________

4. Another word for medicine. __________________________________

5. Used for a runny nose. ______________________________________

6. Something people smoke. ____________________________________

7. Tells the year, day, and month. _______________________________

8. A room with a sink and shower. _______________________________

9. Use it to dial 0 for operator. __________________________________

10. Used to change the TV station. _______________________________

11. Something that shows the news, movies, and programs. ____________

12. Tells you someone is at the door. ______________________________

13. They burn out and have to be replaced. _________________________

14. Plays music and broadcasts the news. __________________________

15. Used to pay for something we buy. ____________________________

16. Something a woman would carry. _____________________________

17. Can improve our vision. _____________________________________

18. Helps to steady you when walking. ____________________________

19. Tells the time._____________________________________________

20. Used to fix hair. ___________________________________________

TITANIC
 

Directions: Read the story and answer the items on both pages.

  Fill in the missing words found in the story above

2.   It was ___________by the discovery of the Titanic in the _______ Atlantic in 1985.

3.   At the time of its ______________ it ranked as the most expensive film in __________ history.

4.   It earned more than $1 ___________________ by early 1998 and was number one at the box _____________ for a record 15 weeks.

5.   At the ___________________ ceremonies in April 1998, Titanic won 11 awards, tying the record set by Ben-Hur in __________________.

Yes and no questions

1.      Did the movie Titanic open in the summer of 1998?  Yes No

2.      Was the Titanic discovered in the Pacific ocean?   Yes No

3.      Was the Titanic a very expensive movie?   Yes No

4.      Was it number one movie for only 5 weeks?   Yes No

5.      Did the movie win as many awards as Ben-Hur? Yes No

Pick the correct word choice

1.   The movie Titanic, a made-for-TV movie, opened in (June or December), 1997.

2.   It was inspired by the (discovery or building) of the Titanic in the North Atlantic
in 1985.

3.   At the time of its release it ranked as the (least or most) expensive film in Hollywood history.

4.   It (earned or won) more than $1 billion by early 1998 and was number one at the box office for a record 15 weeks.

5.   At the Oscar ceremonies in April 1998, Titanic won 11 awards, (tying or beating) the record set by Ben-Hur in 1959.

Recall the answers or look for them in the story

1.      What was the name of the made-for-TV movie?

2.      What inspired the making of this movie?

3.      How expensive was this movie to make?

4.      How long was it number one at the box office?

5.      Which movie did the Titanic tie for awards?

Answer these bonus questions

Describe the type of movies you prefer.

Name some of the movies you have enjoyed.

What are some other popular forms of entertainment?

Why do you think this movie was so popular?

Name some different kinds of boats.