Vocabulary
Yearn means.....
What is to want something badly?
The meaning of the simile "Manuel wanted applause as loud as a thunderstorm."
What is Manuel wanted a loud reaction to his performance?
How do we know Manuel felt embarrassed at the show?
A. The audience members clapped for him.
B. The next morning, his mother and father beamed at him.
C. The audience members were staring at him...like they would a monkey at the zoo.
D. Mr. Roybal took Manuel's record and put it on the new record player.
What is C?
What is the main reason Manuel signs up for the talent show?
What is he wants to hear a thunderous applause?
Who is the main character of the story?
What is Manuel?
Pouted means...
What is to show displeasure by pushing out your lips?
Alliteration: Finish the sentence-
___________ _____________ breaking boards
What is the Karate Kid?
Overall, the audience reacts to Manuel's Performance with...
A. embarrassing silence
B. absolute horror
C. light sympathetic applause
D. enthusiastic laughter and applause
What is D?
Manuel’s record gets a scratch when...
What is Benny’s trumpet blast surprises him.
How did Mr. Roybal feel before the show?
What is nervous?
Limelight means..
What is center of attention?
The meaning of “Some people were moving to the beat, but most were just watching him, like they would a monkey at a zoo.”
What is people were staring at Manuel with no emotion?
To practice for the performance, Manuel was flailing his arms on the high notes. Flailing means....
What is to move or wave about?
At the reception after the show, Manuel feels...
What is pleased by the attention?
After Benny blows the trumpet loudly Manuel drops the record and it rolls across the cafeteria floor. How would you describe Benny's personality?
What is careless?
Debut means...
What is the first public appearance?
Alliteration: Give an example!
Answers may vary.
Ex. Dunkin Donuts, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond
What did Manuel have to pantomime over and over again when the record got stuck?
A. Se necesita una poca de gracia
B. Pa' mí, pa' ti, ay arriba, ay arriba
C. Para bailar La Bamba
D. Por ti seré, por ti seré, por ti seré
What is C?
Name three acts in the talent show other than Manuel's La Bamba
What is the Karate Kid, Benny playing the trumpet and the girls jumping rope?
What character trait would you use to describe how Manuel felt when he was shivering with fear?
What is a nervous?
Snicker means...
What is to laugh slightly; a small and often mean laugh?
An example of a simile...
A. The clouds were as fluffy as cotton balls.
B. I like to eat pizza.
What is A?
How did Manuel react when the words "Para Baliar La Bamba" kept repeating?
A. Ran off the stage.
B. He danced and pantomimed to the same words over and over again.
C. Stopped and stared at the audience.
D. Sang the other words out loud.
What is B?
A theme for "La Bamba" could be...
Answers will vary.
Give an example of an alliteration.
Answers will vary.