Vocabulary
What is the definition of the word obligation?
Something you feel required or forced to do.
How many times had Constancia and her grandmother met before she visited Constancia in New Jersey?
3-4 times
What is grandma wearing when she lands in New Jersey?
A shawl and a thick black dress.
“I try to walk far behind them in public so that no one will think we’re together.”
What can you infer from this sentence? How does Constancia feel about her grandmother?
She is ashamed/embarrassed to be seen with her grandma.
Do you have to agree with a life lesson in order to identify it as a theme in the story?
No
What is the definition of the word bizarre?
Something that is weird or odd.
How would you describe Contancia and her grandmother's relationship?
Distant
What do Constancia and her dad agree to?
Constancia can borrow the car to go to the fashion show as long as she takes her grandma to church.
After her mother tell her:
"Your grandmother says to tell you that of all the hurtful things you can do to a person, the worst is to make them feel as if they are worth nothing.”
What does Constancia feel?
Guilty.
When written, how long is the theme?
A sentence long.
What is the definition of the word alienated?
To feel isolated or alone.
Why did Constancia consider her mom to be "ridiculous" or "bizarre?"
Constancia did not like the way her grandmother dresses, or her appearance.
When arriving to the church, why is Constancia annoyed at her grandma?
Her Abuela is walking slow and chooses a pew (seat) in an inconvenient sport where they have to pass through many people.
Constancia's dad believes she needs gentle encouragement to do the right thing. How does he show this?
He persuades Constancia to take grandma to church if he lets her borrow the car.
What is the central idea?
A brief summary of the story.
What is the definition of the word compromise?
To come to an mutual agreement.
How does Constancia respond when Abuela gets lost in the church? 3 components
1. Constancia gets embarrassed.
2.She covers her burning cheeks with her hands.
3.She is frozen in her seat, does not help out her grandma.
What does Constancia's mother say is the worst thing you can do to a person?
Make them feel as if they are worth nothing.
What does Abuela do that Constancia does too?
They both cover their face with their hands when embarrassed.
What is the definition of theme?
An implied life lesson from the story.
What is the definition of the word standardized?
To make something the same.
A piece of equipment in a submarine that is used to look around at your surroundings.
How does Constancia feel about her actions at the end of the story and is she remorseful?
Constancia feel guilt because she knows what she did was wrong. However, she does not own up to her actions and apologize to her grandma.
Constancia's mom come out of grandmas room with tears. How does her mom feel about what Constancia did?
Her mom is upset and disappointed by how Constancia treated Abuela.
What is the theme in "Abuela Invents the Zero?"
It is important to show respect to our family. OR It is important our actions make people feel valued.