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Find the 15 words hidden in this story. Here's an example of how this works. Look for the words "window"and "tap" in this sentence. I think we can win. Do we get a prize? If you need help, the drop down box under the story has the word list. THE BLOCK PARTY 15 color names are hidden in this story Janie could hardly wait, they were going to their first "block party" and everyone she knew would be there. It was an important day, they were going to decide what they wanted in their new neighborhood park.  It was small, a quarter acre a man donated to the town. The mayor thought a block party might spur plenty of ideas about what they'd like to do with it. He even arranged for a picnic, tubs of ice and soft drinks, a weiner wagon, popcorn stand, and even a tortilla vender from the city.  As Janie gazed out the window, her cat Bingo ran gently across her feet, over and over. He wanted to go with them. At last they were ready to go. The Carlson twins were ahead of them. They always played their own private games. Today's seemed to be a shouting contest with Dina and Dana vying to see who could yell "OW" the loudest. Silly girls, thought Janie.  The little park was very festive. As the younger kids were playing, older ones were waiting to give their suggestions for the park. Mrs. Whipple was ready to take notes. She was excited and wiped her brow now and then even though it was a cool day.  Janie was proud when her Mom offered to decorate some trash cans to help in keeping the park clean. Others wanted to plant flower beds, build picnic tables, a basketball goal, and swings. When a bluebird started singing in a nearby bush, Janie suggested birdhouses. Mrs. Whipple said they should agree now to have a block party every summer. Finally the meeting was over, and it was time to eat.  The weiners were hot and juicy, and Janie enjoyed her first ever tortilla. Everyone was happy and cheerful and hated to see the party end. |
