Mike could never hang with his friends after school because he had to watch his little sisters. He would have rather been at the skate park with his buddies, but this was his family responsibility, whether he like it or not.

Patrick knew he would get in trouble if his sixth grade report card looked like his fifth grade report card.  He therefore started sixth grade with great study habits and focus in class.

Andrea's older sister was often in trouble in school.  When Andrea showed up on the first day , she felt like all her teachers already knew her and expected her to be like her sister.

Julio worried that the speech he was asked to give would go horrible wrong.  He tried to think of any way to get out of it.

Marcus wanted to make sure he made his parents proud on the special occasion.  He wore his best clothes, combed his hair neatly, stood straight, and spoke politely the entire night.

Sonora is so soft-hearted.  Whenever she sees someone else crying, she cries too!

Reggie felt there wasn't any way to get out of this mess. His mom's favorite vase was shattered , and he was the only one in the room.

Micas bookbag was such a heavy ____________ that carrying it gave him shoulder's pain.

She refused to lie she didn't want to lose her sense of 

Several animals share the bizarre ________ that they can completely freeze and come back to life.

Martin was very shy, so he was ______to get on stage and receive the award he won.

Mr. Jackson is the strictest teacher in the school.  He has a __________for harsh punishments. 

After reflecting on the previous year, Elizabeth set goals to ______ herself.

My grandmother survived many hardships, and she swore that we should never _____when things seem hopeless because it will always work out in the end.