Vocab
What is the definition of supervision?
looking after someone or something
She has brown hair. Is this an example of an external or an internal characteristic?
external
The puppy was timid around strangers. It hid behind its owner and was too nervous to come closer. What does timid most likely mean?
shy or nervous
How does Maya get from Arkansas to Californnia?
She takes the Pullman car (train)
What is a clause?
a group of words that has a subject and verb
Charitable means.....
capable of showing affection or good will to others
Give an example of an internal trait
Examples: kind, funny, angry, loving, smart, etc.
Mia was famished after soccer practice, so she quickly ate two sandwiches and a bowl of fruit. What does famished most likely mean?
very hungry
Why is Maya frightened in the beginning of the story?
She does not want to meet her mother.
True or false. This an independent clause- Aliya was tired after soccer practice.
True
What part of speech is the word philanthropist?
noun
What does the prefix super mean?
above, beyond, over
The scientist was meticulous when recording her experiment results. She carefully checked every measurement twice and made sure that every number was recorded correctly. What does meticulous most likely mean?
very careful, precise
How does Maya feel when Bailey greets their mother?
She feels betrayed.
Give an example of an independent clause.
Example: I had cereal for breakfast.
Fill in the blank. The ________________ woman donated money to the orphanage.
charitable
Give me THREE examples of NEGATIVE INTERNAL character traits
examples: angry, jealous, stubborn, selfish, disrespectful, etc.
The old house was dilapidated. Its windows were cracked, the paint was peeling, and the roof had several holes. What does dilapidated most likely mean?
run down, in poor condition
Why does Maya call herself charitable towards the end of the text?
She is kind and tries to be forgiving.
Give an example of a dependent clause
example: When she left for school
What is a synonym for the word, philanthropist?
humanitarian, donor, giver, contributor
Using your knowledge of the prefix super, define superhero
above and beyond the limits of an ordinary hero
Unlike his gregarious sister, who loved talking to everyone at the party, Marcus preferred to sit quietly in the corner and read his book. What does gregarious most likely mean?
outgoing, social
Does Maya use direct or indirect characterization when first describing her mother? Give one example.
Direct- red lips, pretty little woman, high heels