Vocabulary
What does it mean to be busy?
to have many things to do
What kind of writing is Blackout?
realistic fiction
What kind of writing is Day and Night?
Informational text
What kind of writing is The Best Season?
Opinion writing
What kind of writing is Waiting Is Not Easy?
Fantasy
What does normal mean?
to be just like usual
How are the people at the beginning of the story?
They are busy.
How do I know when it is day?
the sun is in the sky
What are the four seasons?
winter, spring, summer, fall
Who are the characters in this story?
Gerald and Piggie
What does it mean if something fades?
It slowly loses color and goes away.
What is the setting of the story?
a city, it is a hot summer night
How long does it take for earth to spin around one time?
24 hours
What season does the first girl prefer? Why?
winter - she likes playing in the snow in the day and reading with hot chocolate on cold winter nights
What does Piggie say she has for Gerald?
a surprise
What is a pattern?
something that happens over and over again
What happens to the city in the story?
How do I know when it is night?
The sky is dark, the moon and stars are in the sky
What season does the second girl prefer? Why?
Does Gerald do a good job waiting? How do you know?
No, he doesn't. He groans a lot and is impatient.
What does it mean when something is wasted?
It is not used properly or at all
At the end of the story, what happens to the family?
They all decide to spend time together.
What is the pattern of day and night?
sunrise > day > sunset > night
What is your favorite season? Why?
<answers will vary>
At the end of the story, does Gerald think the surprise was worth it?
Yes, he does.