Vocab #1
To break, open up, or explode suddenly. (v)
The vocab word is burst.
A registration card that allows a foreigner to live and be employed in the United States. (n)
The vocab word is green card.
Name all of Amada's brothers. Page 217.
Amada's brothers are Mario, Victor, Hector, Raul, and Sergio.
Why does Papa have US citizenship? Page 222.
When Amada and Michi walk by the tortilla shop, they notice that the cooks’ hands blur like hummingbird wings as they work the dough over the griddle. What does this tell the reader about the cooks?
The cooks worked quickly.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. underfid
B. undirfed
C. underfed
What is C. underfed.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. sobway
B. subbway
C. subway
What is C. subway.
A flat pan or flat heated surface used in cooking. (n)
The vocab word is griddle.
To refuse to buy, use, or go to in order to make a protest or bring about change. (v)
The vocab word is boycott.
Why do they have to move to the United States? Page 217.
They have to move to the United States because Amada's father has lost his job.
What is Papa doing in Delano? Page 223.
Papa is picking grapes and strawberries in Delano.
Why is the setting of California important to the story?
California has work for Papá.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. interrupt
B. interupt
C. enterrupt
What is A. interrupt
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. intersept
B. entercept
C. intercept
What is C. intercept.
A chance for a better situation. (n)
The vocab word is opportunity.
The act of coming to live permanently in a new country. (n)
The vocab word is immigration.
What is the name of the corner store? Page 218.
The name of the corner store is Don Nacho's.
What did Mario lose when they crossed the border? Page 224.
Mario lost one of his shoes and his hat when crossing the border.
Why does Amada write a letter to Michi?
because Amada wants to let Michi know what’s going on
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. subzero
B. subzeroe
C. subzeero
What is A. subzero
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. overeact
B. overurreact
C. overrreact
What is C. overreact.
To gather in a small, close group. (v)
The vocab word is huddle.
A person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. (n)
The vocab word is refugee.
What are Amada's first worries about moving to the United States? Page 219.
Amada's first worries are if they are not allowed to speak Spanish, if they can't learn English, or if she will ever see Michi again.
Where is Amada living in the United States? Page 226.
Amada is living in a creaky old house in El Monte, east of Los Angeles.
Why does Amada like to hold her special rock?
It reminds her of Mexico.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. interkom
B. intercom
C. intercome
What is B. intercom.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. overrated
B. ovirrated
C. overated
What is A. overrated.
To give relief from a painful or difficult situation; soothe. (v)
The vocab word is comfort.
Causing great surprise or wonder. (adj)
The vocab word is amazing.
What do you think mi'ja means? Pages 219-220.
Mi'ja means daughter.
What kind of refugee do you think Amada and her family were? Explain why. Page 228.
Amada and her family were economic refugees because Amada's father couldn't find a job in Mexico.
What does Amada possibly want to do after she’s done with the journal?
She wants to start a new one or even write a book about the journey.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. overweight
B. overwait
C. overweit
What is A. overweight.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. undercooked
B. undircooked
C. undurcooked
What is Z. undercooked.