Vocabulary
What does ecstatic mean?
Extremely happy or excited.
Which word is the adjective in this sentence?
The enormous dog chased the mailman.
enormous
What holiday does Richard want his Cuban family to celebrate in the story?
Thanksgiving
Which vocabulary word means to say something suddenly, often without thinking first?
Blurted
Replace the verb "said" with a stronger verb that shows someone is angry.
Possible Answers:
shouted, yelled, snapped, screamed, growled
What foods does Richard end up buying at the supermarket? Name at least three.
Possible answers:
turkey
stuffing-in-a-box
cranberry jelly in a can
frozen pumpkin pie
instant mashed potatoes
If someone finally admits that the other person was right, they have done what?
Conceded
You hear someone say, “There’s a ______ spider on your shoulder.” Which adjective would make you MOST concerned?
A. tiny
B. plastic
C. sleepy
D. venomous
D. venomous
What happens to Richard when he tries to ride his bike while carrying the Thanksgiving turkey?
He drops the turkey, crashes his bike.
What does resolve mean?
Determination; a firm decision to do something.
Choose one adjective to add in the blank. Make it something disgusting!
I took a bite of the ______ sandwich.
moldy, rotten, soggy, rancid, hairy, slimy
After Richard’s family finally has their Thanksgiving feast, what unfortunate thing happens to everyone?
They get sick.
Name the Thanksgiving decoration that is shaped like a horn, sits in the middle of the table, and is often shown overflowing with food.
Cornucopia
You can change only ONE adjective. Make this sentence sound completely harmless:
A terrifying dragon was waiting outside the classroom.
tiny, friendly, sleepy, fluffy, baby, harmless
What caused the whole family to get sick after Thanksgiving dinner?
The turkey gave everyone food poisoning.