Ode to Family Photographs
TRUE or FALSE: Mama's pictures always turned out great.
FALSE
What is the main problem in this story?
Conner is unhappy because he got a bad grade on a test.
What is the first thing that Sinbad encounters while trying to find a way to escape the island?
the roc's egg
(n.) a thin, flat body part of a fish or other animal that is used for swimming
fin
(n.) the front and back parts of a car that protect the car if it hits something
bumper
What is the genre of this selection?
poem
Why does the fish ask for legs?
It wants to play on land with the boy from the village.
Out of the given descriptions, which words best describe the sultan?
a) stubborn but caring
b) inconsiderate and rash
c) violent but generous
d) romantic and graceful
b) inconsiderate and rash
(n.) a dirty spot made by rubbing something over a surface
smear
(v.) to put something in a safe and often secret place
stash
Based on what is written in the selection, where does the family spend a lot of time together?
outdoors
TRUE or FALSE: Mr. Bailey says the fish staying in the lake and not wishing for legs could have saved the boy from drowning.
TRUE
What is the main problem in Scheherazade's story?
Sinbad's crew abandons him on an island.
(v.) to flow over and cover all or most of something or someone
engulf
(adv.) in a way that shows a strong desire or need
longingly
What does Mama most often take pictures of in the selection?
family members
How does Mr. Bailey say he will help Conner?
He will help Conner find new ways to study.
How does Scheherazade keep the sultan from getting bored with her?
She does not finish the story she is telling him.
expressionless
(adj.) not showing any feeling or emotion
ode
(n.) a formal, somewhat long poem, usually written in praise of someone or something
The author compares the angles of Mama's photographs to a spin on a what? Why?
Merry-go-round - They are blurry.
What is the moral of this reading?
Don't focus on what you don't have.
Why do the merchants throw meat into the valley?
They are trying to collect the diamonds in the valley.
(adj.) involving thinking deeply, or being deep in thought
contemplative
lull
(v.) to calm, soothe, or cause to sleep