Vocab
What does the word 'Persistent' mean?
ex) He is one of the government's most persistent critics.
annoying, continuing
My teacher, mrs. geller. gave us all a christmas present.
(The) bird with short wings is scrawny looking(.)
I did not want to loose my bracelet. (1)
I did not want to lose my bracelet.
Give at least two facts about Tio Luis?
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Papas stepbrother, evil, takes advantage of Papas death, wants to marry Ramona, cruel man
One of the most common traditions of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Homes across the world decorate an evergreen tree with ornaments, tinsel, and lights. Christmas gifts are placed underneath the tree where they stay until the time comes to open them.
Christmas tree
What does the word 'Stagnant' mean?
ex) A stagnant pool was useless.
water, a body of water
our class sang holiday songs for principal harvey (3)
(Our) class sang holiday songs for principal (Harvey)(.)
The crowd was told to quite down. (1)
The crowd was told to quiet down. (1)
Give at least three facts about Mama?
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her name is Ramona, family-oriented, married to Papa, esperanza’s mother, strong, makes good decisions
The idea of decorating an evergreen tree or branch during winter began thousands of years ago in many parts of the world. An evergreen tree stays green even in winter. It symbolized eternal life and the hope that spring would come again.
Idea of decorating an evergreen tree
What does the word 'Demeanor' mean?
ex) He felt the mother's demeanor suggested she was preparing a bogus story.
behavior toward others or outward behavior
we collected toys for sister mary's orphanage (3)
(We) collected toys for sister (Mary's) orphanage(.)
The whether outside was dreadfull. (2)
The (weather) outside was (dreadful). (2)
Give at least three facts about Miguel?
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16 years old, he loves Esperanza, son of Alfonso and Hortencia, hard worker, family’s servant
Martin Luther, the protestant reformer, is said to have been the first to add lights to the tree by placing candles on the branches. Historians believe the modern Christmas tree began in what is now Germany during the 1500s. It took several centuries for the Christmas tree to become a popular tradition.
Adding lights to Christmas trees
What does the word 'Undulate' mean?
ex) The dancers' movements were arranged so that they seemed to undulate like dolphins with the music.
to move with a smooth up and down motion
on sunday, my family will go to St. brendan's church (4)
(On) (Sunday), my family will go to St. (Brendan's) church(.)
I tell my father to led the away. (3)
I (told) my father to (lead) the (way). (3)
Give at least four facts about Alfonso?
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father of Miguel, husband of Hortencia, close friend to Papa, boss of all field workers at the ranch, nice, helps people
Black Friday was the day after Thanksgiving when many businesses started selling really well. When businesses were "in the black," they were making money. That was fine by Joan, so long as she was spending money wisely getting great deals.
Black Friday
What does the word 'Monotonous' mean?
ex) Jonny's voice was coldly monotonous but soft.
dull, tedious, and repetition, lacking interest
auntie paula and uncle steve are coming by to visit with their new dog chompers (4)
(Auntie) (Paula) and uncle (Steve) are coming by to visit with their new dog chompers(.)
I did not no what to where to the basball game. (3)
I did not (know) what to (wear) to the (baseball) game. (3)
Give at least four facts about Hortencia?
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Mother of miguel, wife of Alfonso, family’s housekeeper, second mom to Esperanza
The star is a special symbol of Christmas time. It represents the star that was seen by the wise men in the Bible. Many people put stars on top of the Christmas trees. Other people use angels. Think about the meaning of the Christmas star next time you see one.
The Christmas star