Vocabulary
______ means to get angry quickly.
Short-Tempered
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Carol said Let's go to the beach!
Carol said, "Let's go to the beach!"
What emotion does Alejandro feel often?
Loneliness
What is the fastest animal in the desert?
Coyote
What 4 teams are left in the NFL playoffs?
Broncos, Patriots, Seahawks, and Rams
______ means a friend.
Companion
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The cat purred Meow meow!
The cat purred, "Meow meow!"
What does Alejandro build for the animals to make them more comfortable?
A watering hole
What bird in known for wearing a "red hat"?
Gila Woodpecker
What rap star recently was seen singing 1738 while working out?
Fetty Wap
______ means speaking rough or harsh.
Hoarsely
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Sidney cried Please do not yell at me like that.
Sidney cried, "Please do not yell at me like that."
Why did the animals not come to the watering hole?
What are the 2 succulents listed in the glossary?
Mesquite and Saguaro
What pop singer and football star are getting married this year?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
______ means loud laughing.
Cackling
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Ms. Ramey threatened I haven't had my coffee yet back up!
Ms. Ramey threatened, "I haven't had my coffee yet back up!"
What garden goodies does Alejandro grow?
Carrots, beans, large brown onions, tomatoes, corn, melons, squash, and small red peppers.
What 2 animals missed picture day?
Coyote and desert tortoise
How old is America turning in 2026?
250
____________ means dull work.
Drudgery
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Jesus said I love you. I'm proud of you!
Jesus said, "I love you. I'm proud of you!"
What is the effect of Alejandro building watering hole #2?
The animals come to the new watering hole.
He feels less lonely.
Go back in the story and which animal from the glossary matches the definition for a collared peccary?
Javelinas
What peculiar tv show finished their time on Netflix in 2026?
Stranger Things