Vocabulary
A woman whose spouse has passed away.
Widow
My friend from Brazil really suffers in the cold during our snowy NYC winters.
Struggle, go through pain
Summarize
To determine important ideas and explain them briefly
What was a streak in "The Streak"?
Jamie had many bad things happening in a row, but then his luck changed. He had many good things happening in a row.
Who is the “boss” of STEM Academy?
Mary Beth Clark
An event or gathering of people to celebrate or honor something.
Ceremony
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down.
Confused, upset, thrown off, shocked
Use clues to guess what may happen next
Based on what you know about Big Joe, provide three personality traits he has. Also, be sure to cite evidence.
Answers will vary.
Stephanie has a family member that is also teaching in STEM. Who is she?
Allyson
Another word for odd, weird, or “not normal”.
Peculiar
A thief stole my friend’s purse while she was out shopping.
Someone who steals
Connect
Use what I know to better understand the story
Some readers would think Froggy is a good friend, but others would think he is a bad friend. Choose one side and cite evidence to justify your response.
Answers will vary.
Michel, Raven, Lisa, Alyssa
Believing in fate, luck, or a mix of both.
Superstitious
Feeling good about myself, content, happy
Visualize
Create a mental image of what I just read
Group A: Describe Kitty's physical appearance and personality. Cite evidence.
Group B: Describe Mother Fletcher's personality. Cite evidence when you do so.Group A: fine (seriously fine), smart, confident, not shy, stubborn
Group B: funny, witty, no filter, real
Where is Dave from?
Phoenix, AZ
A substance in your body that must stay balanced for you to be healthy.
Cholesterol
The fire fighter grasped the young man’s arm and pulled him from the burning house.
To take hold of with your hands
Infer
Use clues and what I know to make sense of my reading
Group A: What happened that caused Mack to get hurt?
Group B: What does O'Brien's precinct's "Eight and Straight" motto mean in "A Christmas Story"?
Group A: There was a drive-by, and Mack got in the middle of it. He was shot twice in his ankle and his foot had to be amputated.
Group B: It means the officers are expected to work eight hours, but leave everything at work/the neighborhood (Harlem) once they go back to their own homes.
Which 2 staff have been on a Deaflympics team?
Raven and Eve