Phonics
Vocabulary
Text
Problem & Solution
100
Which word is spelled with the correct vowel pair? seashell or sesheell
seashell
100
What does the word customers mean?
people who are shopping
100

Who is the main character in the story?


Destiny

100
What is the problem in Destiny's Gift?
The bookstore is going to close.
200
Which word is spelled with the correct vowel pair? eagle or aigle
eagle
200
What does the word block mean in the story Destiny's Gift?
area of streets
200

What does Destiny like best about Saturdays?


After all the customers go away, she and Mrs. Wade would have snacks and Destiny would read her stories and poems.



200

What does the neigborhood do to help raise money for Mrs. Wade's store?



They have a block party, the put up signs, they sell merchandise and books, they contact the local media, etc.



300
Which word is spelled with the correct vowel pair? sheep or sheepe
sheep
300
What does contacted mean?
talked to
300

What is Destiny's gift?


A book she writes about Mrs. Wade's book store.



300

What is the solution in the Trial of Cardigan Jones?

Possible answer: Mrs. Wade can really see how important the book store is to Destiny by reading her story. It is Destiny's true feelings put down on paper and she will always be able to read them. It shows how much Destiny cares.



400
Which word is spelled with the correct vowel pair? todae or today
today
400

What is the opposite of the word raise?

lower or lose

400
Why is the text called Destiny's Gift?
The text is called Destiny's Gift because in the end, Destiny gives Mrs. Wade a gift of words, her notebook. The notebook has a story in it about Mrs. Wade's bookstore.
400

Why might Mrs. Wade have to close her shop?



The landlord is raising the rent and she doesn't have enough money to pay.



500
Which word is spelled with the correct vowel pair? swete or sweet
sweet
500
What is a word that means the opposite of earn?
lose or give away
500
What lesson can we learn from the text Destiny's Gift?
The best gifts come from the heart, you should fight for what you believe in, there are more important things than money
500
What is the solution in Destiny's Gift?
There isn't a clear solution in Destiny's Gift. We don't know if the bookstore will be closed or not. However, Destiny and Mrs. Wade are hopeful.
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