By: Leigh Twigg

Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the BookBy: Cynthia

Rylant

Meg wrote a “Do not disturb”

sign so she would be left alone.

disturbMaking noise that bothers him or her

Say the word

disturb

A loud noise can disturb my quiet time. Which would disturb

you….?

a whisper or a siren

A piece of paper was underneath

Meg’s bed.

underneathWhen something is below

Say the word

underneath

Worms live underneath the ground. Which might you find

underneath a desk?a book bag

orlamp

Mr. Putter can procrastinate by napping instead of

writing.

procrastinateWhen you delay or avoid doing

something you need to do

Say the word

procrastinate

Which might be an example of

procrastinating?Doing your

home-work right away

Watching TV

instead of studying for your spelling

test

For a diversion, Mr. Putter

made stew.

diversionWhen something that takes you away from what your doing or thinking about

Say the word

diversion

For a diversion, I listen to music. Would you rather watch TV or

play a video game for a diversion?

I feel cozy when I’m in my bed.

cozyWhen something makes you feel warm, happy,

and comfortable

Say the word

cozy

What makes you feel cozy?

The garden was enchanting?

enchantingIf you think a person or thing is likeable or enjoyable

Say the word

enchanting

Which is more enchanting?

a puddle

or

a rainbow

I was thrilled when I

won the race.

thrilledMade you feel

excited and happy

Say the word

thrilled

Would you be thrilled if you made a good

grade or a bad grade on a

test?

I read a book instead of watching

TV.

insteadWhen you do one thing in place of a

2nd thing

Say the word

instead

What is something

you could do instead of

watching TV?

I gave the boring movie a bad review.

reviewWhen you say or

write about a play, book , or movie

Say the word

review

Which word would you use in a good review?

excellentterrible

I celebrate on the Fourth of July.

celebrateWhen you are happy about something and

might even have a party

Say the word

celebrate

Would you celebrate if you lost your jacket?