Vocabulary/Extra
What does it mean to have drive?
To have energy and determination.
Who is the main character?
The main character in Jeff Kinney.
What is a table of contents?
A list of the chapters or sections given at the front of a book or periodical.
Where do I break the word bookcase?
book/case
What does expository mean?
To intended to explain or describe something.
What is interesting about Jeffs art?
Jeff is self taught, although he had some art classes, none of the were formal. Jeff used to be good at drawing realistic pictures.
What is a sidebar?
A short article in a newspaper or magazine, typically boxed, placed alongside a main article, and containing additional or explanatory material.
Where do I break the word downstairs?
down/stairs
So they he can continue to work and create entertainment for children.
Who is Patrick and why is he important?
Patrick is Jeff's younger brother. He is important because he helps Jeff with new ideas.
What are Italics?
Italics are most often used to emphasize certain words, to indicate that they are in a foreign language, or to set off the title of a literary or artistic work.
Italics
Where do I break the word pocketbook?
pocket/book
What are some things that help Jeff stay focused?
What does Jeff Kinney do?
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Jeff Kinney makes entertainment for kids by making movies, designing websites, and writing and drawing books.
What is an index?
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.
down/load
Did Jeff think he was going to be a child entertainer? Why or Why not?
No, he originally wanted to publish his drawings.
Who is Mrs.Norton and how did she contribute to Jeffs future?
Mrs. Norton was Jeffs fifth grade teacher, she helped Jeff make his drawing better, She challenged him.
What is a glossary?
An alphabetical list of terms or words found in or relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations; a brief dictionary.
Where do I break the word sketchbook?
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sketch/book