What does it really mean?
When the temperature dropped during the fall festival, everyone decided to bundle up before heading outside.
Question: What does "bundle up" mean?
Put on extra layers of clothing to stay warm.
When the community ran out of supplies, Maria found creative ways to reuse old materials and solve the problem. She was very __________.
(Resourceful, Symbolic, Initiative)
She was very resourceful.
She used creative problem solving!
1. The students creates a plan to reduce pollution in their neighborhood.
Correct verb: __________________
The students create a plan to reduce pollution in their neighborhood.
Maria was resourceful __________ she found a way to turn old plastic bags into something useful.
a. because
b. but
Maria was resourceful because she found a way to turn old plastic bags into something useful.
Everyone at the Día de los Muertos celebration is dancing and laughing. Mateo stands quietly near the decorations. When his friend asks if he is having fun, he says, "Yeah, it's just strange celebrating when someone isn't here anymore."
Question: What two different emotions might Mateo be experiencing at the same time?
Mateo may feel both happy to celebrate with family and sad because he misses someone who has passed away.
After spending hours raking leaves, Dad said, "I have raked a million leaves today!"
Question: Is Dad being literal? What is he trying to communicate?
He is exaggerating to show that he raked a very large number of leaves.
Instead of waiting for the teacher to tell him what to do, Carlos independently started cleaning up the classroom. He showed __________.
(Significance, Initiative, Transform)
He showed initiative.
He took action, rather than waiting for someone to tell him what to do.
Maria take the initiative to organize a community cleanup last week.
Correct verb: __________________
Maria took the initiative to organize a community cleanup last week.
2. The marigold flower is symbolic of remembrance, __________ it helps families honor their loved ones.
a. so
b. unless
c. yet
The marigold flower is symbolic of remembrance, so it helps families honor their loved ones.
The weather suddenly turns cold, and dark clouds cover the sky. As the family prepares for their annual fall festival, Dad looks outside and says, "Well, I guess the weather didn't get the invitation!"
Question: What does Dad really mean? Is he actually expecting the weather to receive an invitation?
Dad is jokingly expressing frustration about the bad weather. He means the weather is not cooperating.
When Mia saw the enormous pile of Halloween decorations waiting to be put away, she said, "I guess I have my work cut out for me."
Question: What does this expression mean?
She has a difficult or time-consuming task ahead of her.
The students used old plastic bags to create reusable decorations, completely changing them into something new. They were able to __________ the bags.
They were able to transform the bags.
They changed them into something new!
The family reunites at the cemetery yesterday to remember their loved ones.
Correct verb: __________________
The family reunited at the cemetery yesterday to remember their loved ones.
The family wanted to reunite at the cemetery, __________ some relatives lived too far away to attend.
a. because
b. but
c. so
The family wanted to reunite at the cemetery, but some relatives lived too far away to attend.
Sofia carefully places a photograph of her grandmother on the family altar. She adjusts the frame several times until it is perfectly straight. When her brother asks why she is spending so much time on it, she says, "I just want it to be right."
Question: How might Sofia be feeling, and why is the altar so important to her?
Sofia feels sentimental or emotional. She wants to honor her grandmother and make the altar special.
The pumpkin was so heavy that Jake exclaimed, "This pumpkin weighs a ton!"
Question: What does Jake really mean?
The pumpkin is very heavy, not literally a ton.
Families visit the cemetery during Día de los Muertos because they hope to come together again and __________ with loved ones who have passed away.
They hope to come together again and reunite with loved ones who have passed away.
The children was resourceful when they transformed old materials into decorations.
Correct verb: __________________
The children were resourceful when they transformed old materials into decorations.
The students showed initiative __________ they noticed the pollution and organized a neighborhood cleanup.
a. when
b. although
c. or
The students showed initiative when they noticed the pollution and organized a neighborhood cleanup.
During the fall festival, everyone is taking pictures and enjoying the activities. Emma notices that her younger cousin is sitting alone. She walks over, hands him a caramel apple, and says, "You looked like you could use some company."
Question: What might Emma have noticed about her cousin, and what does her action suggest about her personality?
Emma notices her cousin feels left out or lonely. Her actions suggest she is thoughtful, observant, and considerate.
During the Día de los Muertos celebration, Carlos accidentally knocked over a container of marigolds. His grandmother told him, "Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. We can fix it!"
Question: What does his grandmother mean? What is she suggesting about his reaction?
Don't make a small problem seem much bigger than it really is. His grandmother is encouraging him not to overreact.
The photograph was very important to the family because it reminded them of special memories with their grandmother. It held great __________.
It held great significance.
It was very important to the family.
The family are mourning their grandfather when they visit his memorial.
Correct verb: __________________
The family is mourning their grandfather when they visit his memorial.
The photograph held great significance to the family __________ it reminded them of their loved one.
The photograph held great significance to the family because it reminded them of their loved one.
After spending the afternoon decorating her family's altar, Isabella notices that her little brother has removed one of the photographs. Instead of getting upset, she quietly asks him to help her put it back. He says, "I didn't know it was that important."
Question: What might Isabella understand about the meaning of the altar that her younger brother does not fully understand yet?
Isabella understands that the photograph represents memories and an emotional connection to someone they love. The altar has personal significance beyond its decorations.