Definitions
A surprise attack
ambush
If you work in ___________, you may make careless mistakes.
haste
Synonym of ‘pierce’
penetrate
Write sentence, fragment, or run-on
Are going to go the store after class.
fragment
Write the plural from of the noun
valley
valleys
Write the possessive form
the shoes of Crystal
Crystal's shoes
What is the main problem the characters face in the story of ‘Rent Party Jazz?’
Sonny’s mother lost her job and they had no money to pay rent.
Why does Amada’s grandmother give her a journal?
She wanted Amada to remember her culture and language in the diary.
Firmly or solidly built; determined
sturdy
A cornered animal may __________ out in fear.
lash
Synonym of ‘precise’
accurate
Write sentence, fragment, or run-on
Some movies are funny, others are sad.
run-on
Write the plural from of the noun
berry
berries
Write the appositive
A famous celebrity is Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.
Elon Musk
What is ‘Smilin Jack’ famous for in ‘Rent Party Jazz?’
He was famous for playing a mean trombone.
How do Amada’s brothers feel about moving to America?
They are excited to see big toy stores and escalators.
To make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay
employ
To understand or grasp an idea.
digest
Antonym of ‘strong’
feeble
Write common or proper to describe the noun
denver
proper
Write the plural from of the noun
scarf
scarves
Write the appositive
Another candy, snickers, is my favorite.
candy
What do Atlanta and her father have in common?
They both love to travel the world.
What do Atalanta and John do after the race is over?
They each go their separate ways to explore the world.
Something that does not change or vary
constant
Our neighbors are ___________ with their new home.
content
Antonym of ‘focus’
distract
Write common or proper to describe the noun
marathon
common
Write the plural from of the noun
potato
potatoes
Write the action verb
Sally pickles her own cabbage for Thanks Giving.
pickles
What did Young John do that shows he wanted to win the race?
Each evening, he went out for a run.
What lesson can you learn from “My Diary from Here to There?”
Answers vary. (example: no matter where you are, don’t forget where you come from)
Spreading to a very large group at the same time
epidemic
I go through the same ___________ every morning to get ready.
routine
Synonym of ‘forefather’
ancestor
Write the sentence to fix the mistakes
pioneer park are favorite tourist destination in nebraska
Pioneer Park is favorite tourist destination in Nebraska.
Write the sentence to fix the mistakes
Dad and me were at home, because we awake up late.
Dad and me were at home because we woke up late.
Write the sentence to fix the mistakes
wow what a riding.
Wow, what a ride!
How does Amada’s family try to make her feel better after Papa leaves?
Her uncles tried to make her laugh instead of cry.
Why did Amada’s dad leave to the States first?