Chapter 1
Who tells the story in Chapter 1?
Miami Jackson
What are context clues?
Hints in the text that help you figure out a word's meaning.
What did you learn about Asher ,the umpire?
He is blind and good at what he does.
What does "diamond" mean?
the inner part of a baseball field shaped like a square tilted onto one of its corners
what is the best way to answer a question about a book?
Look back at the reading.
Which two pronouns help you recognize the narrator?
I and me
What does lodge mean?
Cabins or shelter where people stay to sleep.
How does Asher call strikes when he is blind?
He is able to tell by the vibrations, sounds, and listening. He uses his other senses.
What does "flately" mean?
to speak or act in a way that is 100% firm and direct or without any emotion (like a robot with a boring, level voice)
What is a problem in a story?
The conflict
What point of view is used in the story?
First-person point of view
What does "pitiful" mean?
Embarrassing
What connection can you make between Kenneth's reaction to girl's playing baseball? How does he feel about this?
He does not think girsl should play baseball. He belives baseball is a sport for boys.
What is a stable?
Where the animals are kept. Shelter for animals usually in a barn.
What should you do if you do not know a word?
Look for clues and sound out the letter of the word
What is the title of Chapter 1?
Here at Last
What does "shallow" mean?
Not deep / the water is not so deep
What does Miami think of Asher?
He is impressed by Asher.
What does "scowling" mean?
an angry, unhappy, or grumpy face you make by wrinkling your forehead, pulling your eyebrows together, and turning down the corners of your mouth
When we reach a period at the end of the sentence what should we do?
We should pause before moving on to the next sentence.
On page 10, why do you think Miami says: "Looking at Kenneth, all I can say is, " Mission Control, we've got a problem".?
Miami realizes that something is wrong with Kenneth or that Kenneth is going to cause a problem. Miami is worried about Kenneth.
What does "petition" mean?
a formal, written request signed by a group of people and given to someone in power (like a principal, mayor, or government leader) to ask for a change or fix a problem
What is the name of the camp councilor?
Lincoln
What is a counselor?
The leader of a camp/ older leader.
What should you include when explaining an inference?
Supporting evidence from the text.