Meaning
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a phrase that does not mean exactly what is stated but is often a popular phrase used by many.
Go to question 1 in your deck
Which sentence from the text includes an idiom?
Ⓑ “Brownie had been missing for over an hour, but better late than never!” (Narrator, Scene 1)
Go to question 2 in your deck. Look back at question 1 and answer the question below.
How does the idiom contribute to the meaning of the text?
Ⓓ The idiom shows that the characters wanted to find Brownie, no matter how long it took.
Go to question 10 in your deck.
How does the poet use repetition and line breaks together in the poem?
Ⓒ The poet uses the repetition and line breaks to place emphasis to the careful work the speaker’s father did.
Is this event: First, Next, Then, or Last
After learning that chameleons change color, they finally find Brownie.
Last
Go to question 13 in your deck.
Read the sentences below.
“My father, who works with stone,
Says, ‘That’s just the part you see,
The stones which seem to be
Just packed in on the outside,’
And with his hands puts the stone and mud
In place. ‘Underneath
What looks like loose stone,
There is stone woven together.’
He ties one hand over the other,
Fitting like the bones of his hands
And fingers. ‘That’s what is holding it together.’” (stanza 1)
What does the phrase, “stone woven together”, mean as it is used in the stanza?
Ⓒ the stones are tightly layered together
Go to question 11 in your deck.
How is the theme of the text developed?
Ⓑ The theme is developed by including details that explain how even though the wall looks simple, it took hard work for it to hold together. This helps the reader learn that hard work pays off.
Go to question 3 in your deck.
In the story, the characters research information about chameleons. How does this event contribute to the development of the plot?
This event led to the characters understanding more about chameleons which helped them to find Brownie.
What is repetition?
Using the same word or phrase in a poem to draw attention to the word or phrase to help add meaning to the poem.
Is this event: First, Next, Then, or Last
Looking closely at the bag, they notice the tear in the bottom and decide to check downstairs, but are unable to find him.
Next
Go to question 4 in your deck.
Read this sentence from the text.
“EVAN and SAM begin texting on handheld devices.” (scene 1)
What does devices mean as it is used in this sentence?
Ⓑ electronic equipment used for a purpose
Go to question 12 in your deck.
Select two details that show the development of the theme.
Ⓐ “It is built that carefully” he says, “mud mixed to a certain texture,”
Ⓓ “So that placed between the stones they hold together for a long, long time.”
Go to question 6 in your deck.
How does the setting in scene two contribute to the plot of the story?
Ⓒ The lobby of the apartment building was decorated with elements of a chameleon’s natural environment. This led to them recalling that chameleons climb trees and change color to match their environment, which ultimately led to them finding Brownie.
What is a line break?
The end of the line in a poem.
Is this event: First, Next, Then, or Last
Alex is upset when she realizes that Sam and Evan lost her pet Brownie.
First
Go to question 7 in your deck.
Read the dialogue below.
“Sam: Maybe it got wet in the lobby. Little Nicky was playing in the fountain with his foldy-paper boat thingies.”
“Alex: That’s origami, to be precise. Hey! The bag has a rip.” (pg. 153)
What is the meaning of origami as it is used in the sentence above?
Ⓓ paper folded into a special shape
Go to question 8 in your deck.
How does the author develop the father’s perspective on the things he created when working with stone?
Ⓑ The author includes details, such as “that’s just the part you see,” to explain that the father believes his work is more challenging than people think.
Is this event: First, Next, Then, or Last
Evan researches information about chalemons and they use the information to help them search.
Then
What is character's perspective?
Character's perspective is what a character:
Says, thinks, does, feel
Go to question 9 in your deck.
Select evidence from the text that supports the development of the father’s perspective.
Ⓓ “It is built that carefully” (stanza 2)