Vocabulary
Given out as a task
assigned
Where does the story take place?
Puerto Rico
who is the narrator of the story?
Hector
What did Alex Lin do to help his community?
recycle E-waste
careful with making choices
selective
Give a synonym for "gingerly"
teacher determines
What grade is Marilia in?
5th
What did Hector collect for the kids at the Astrodome when he was young?
Toys
What did Erica Fernandez do to help her community?
protest and write letters to the government against the natural gas plant being built in her town.
synonym for scattered
example: sprinkled, spread out
teacher determines
willingness and happiness to share in an unselfish way
generosity
Why does Marilia NOT want to go to the nursing home? BE SPECIFIC
It brings up bad memories from when her only grandmother died in a nursing home.
what ways can you help people during a hurricane?
name 3
teacher determines
What did Diana Lopez do to help her community?
started a community garden that gives produce to those in need.
What disability does Elenita have?
she is blind
what is a synonym for mature?
what is an antonym for mature?
teacher determines
Give all 3 ways Marilia tries to get out of going on the trip to the nursing home.
BE SPECIFIC
1. paint posters at the library all day
2. stay in school to do an extra book report.
3. Ate too much food and drank hot water so she can stay home sick.
How old was Hector when Hurricane Katrina hit?
9 years old
What did Evan Green do for his community?
Created a conservation team to help protect the rainforest and coral reef.
what are tembleque?
sweet coconut treats (dessert)
Give 2 examples of organizations in your town and tell what they do.
teacher determines
What is an Aguinaldo?
surprise Christmas gifts
How did Hurricane Katrina influence what Hector is doing today?
As an adult, is continues to donate and help those affected by storms just as he did when he was a young boy.
What was the main idea of the story?
examples: teacher determines
you dont have to be an adult to make a difference
you can do anything you put your mind to even if you are a kid
what was one thing Marilia learned about Elenita's past?
Teacher determines
example: used to be a good dancer