Vocab #1
A task that requires time and effort to complete. (noun)
Project - "Our poetry and pen pal projects this year are combined." Page 185.
Important or valuable. (adjective)
Precious - I keep them in a special place inside a precious box." Page 198.
What two projects have been combined?
The two projects that have been combined are the poetry and pen pal projects. Page 184.
How many ice cubes did Blaise's father melt to retain the record?
Blaise's father melted 50 ice cubes to retain the record. Page 198.
What is true about Blaise at the beginning of the story?
He thinks his pen pal is a dragon.
To give some work to do. (verb)
Assign - "Upon your desks you'll see the pen pals that you've been assigned." Page 185.
The activity of destroying things such as buildings. (noun)
Demolition - "Dad's in demolition. He works hard throughout the day." Page 202.
Who writes the first letter?
George Slair writes the first letter. Page 189.
When is the pen pal picnic planned for?
The pen pal picnic is planned for June. Page 200.
How do Blaise and George most likely feel when they see each other for the first time?
surprised
A building or a group of buildings contained in an enclosed area. (noun)
Fort - "Yesterday my dad and I designed a giant fort." Page 188.
Excited. (adjective)
Psyched - "I'm psyched about the picnic and I can't wait to attend." Page 205.
What does George dress up as for Halloween and does Blaise like it?
George dresses up as a knight for Halloween, Blaise does not like it because he is scared of knights. Page 192-194.
Have George and Blaise become friends?
Yes, George and Blaise have become friends. Page 205.
When would you be psyched?
when your parents just bought you a new computer
Pictures or patterns made from smaller pieces of glass, stone, or other materials. (noun)
Mosaic - "Next we'll craft mosaics using pebbles, stones, and sand." Page 196.
What is Blaise's pet? Do you remember what George thinks it is and what Blaise's pet actually is?
Blaise has a Bengal kitten as a pet. George thinks its a Bengal cat, but it is actually a Bengal tiger. Page 194-195.
Are Blaise and George surprised that one is a human and the other is a dragon?
Yes, Blaise and George are surprised to see that one is a human and one is a dragon. Page 208-209.
How do Blaise and George change by the end of the story?
They both begin to enjoy writing.
To have something and keep it. (verb)
Retain - "He still retains the record, melting fifty cubes of ice." Page 198.
What is George's favourite class? Can you tell me about his science fair project?
George's favourite class is art. He won the science fair at his school with a towering volcano that blasted lava everywhere. Page 196-197.
Who organized the project, are they happy that is was a success?
The teachers organized the poetry and pen pal project and they are happy that it was a success. Page 214.
What lesson do you think the author wanted to send?
People should not judge others before they get to know them; that you cannot tell what someone is like from the way they look.