It is often possible to overcome your fears.

It is helpful for people to work together.

It is good to share the things you have with others.

It is important to smile even when you are not happy.

explain why Amy is afraid of lizards

provide details about Amy’s job

introduce Amy’s problems

show how Amy solves her problem

tries to talk to her during class

wants to help her take care of the class pet

wants to look at her list of scary things

bothers and teases her

does not like to speak

is not able to speak

has too many things to say

repeats things when speaking

decides that Ripley does not look scary

is curious to know what Ripley’s skin feels like

is worried that Ripley will escape

wants to follow Mrs. Reno’s instructions

To show that Amy is too frightened to do anything

To suggest that Amy feels too sad to continue her job

To show that Amy is too excited to say anything

To suggest that Amy feels too cold to think clearly

Trent is carrying Ripley but then wants to go outside for recess, so Amy asks Trent to set Ripley down. She thinks that Trent will put Ripley back into the terrarium, but Trent puts Ripley on the floor of the classroom instead.

Trent takes Ripley out of the terrarium. Amy is afraid that Trent is going to harm Ripley, but Trent takes good care of him while Amy gets Ripley’s food ready.

Trent wants to know why Amy has had so many chances to take care of Ripley. Amy thinks that maybe she will not have to take care of Ripley anymore, but Mrs. Reno decides that Amy and Trent can both feed Ripley.

Trent wants a chance to feed Ripley, so Mrs. Reno says that he and Amy can do it together. Trent picks Ripley up while Amy gets Ripley’s food ready, but then Trent quickly puts Ripley down and runs out to recess.

wants to go outside with Trent

wants to open the bag of crickets

thinks Trent will hand her the lizard

thinks the greens feel strange

In some countries Clifford’s name isn’t even Clifford.

This time when he drew more pictures, he made the dog as big as a house!

Clifford’s image can also be seen on everything from puzzles to backpacks and clothes.

She told Bridwell to think of a story that would match that picture.

Think about

Take care of

Listen to

Feel proud of

amuse the reader with Bridwell’s funny ideas

explain to the reader how to become famous

teach the reader how to draw cartoons

tell the reader about a popular children’s book author

while he was taking art classes in New York

after he had written other books for children

after he had a meeting with an editor

when he was attending school as a child

daughter

editor

wife

teacher

have not been accepted

like doing it

that do not include

speaks from experience

how Clifford has remained popular over the years

that Bridwell found success in television and film

why Clifford is loved by many children everywhere

what plans Bridwell has for Clifford in the future

Cayden was interested in other activities.

Conner and Cayden’s mother feared Cayden would get hurt.

Conner and Cayden’s family lacked the proper equipment.

Cayden has a disorder that affects his ability to move.

brothers’ goals for the future

amount of time spent with family

cost of buying more equipment

brothers becoming famous

honest

determined

curious

patient

Meaning 4

Meaning 2

Meaning 3

Meaning 1

explain how two brothers found a coach to help them prepare for a triathlon

encourage the reader to participate in triathlons

tell the reader about the events included in a triathlon

share information about two brothers who participate in triathlons together