Vocabulary
What does the word corridor mean?
hallway or passage area
Why was the main character from the story, From Scratch having difficulty at school in the beginning?
She wasn't used to American stores, food and clothing.
What does the word cognizant mean?
aware, understand
What was the setting in the story, From Scratch?
The setting was at school and at home.
What does the word apprehensive mean?
use caution or pause to think
What is a theme?
A theme is the author's message.
What does the word articulate mean?
to speak and be understood
What was a conflict in the story, Salamander's Crossing?
Emily's mom passed away.
What does the word disproportion mean?
A marked difference in the amount or size of something
Make an inference about Emily and Peter following the end of Salamander's Crossing.
Emily will continue to feel less stressed as her friendship with Peter progresses.