Vocab 1
The room was pitch black, and she couldn’t see anything. She fumbled around to find the torch.
What does torch most likely mean?
A. blanket
B. flashlight
C. pillow
D. bag
B. flashlight
The tyrant, a cruel and oppressive ruler, took away the people's rights.
What does tyrant mean?
A. fair leader
B. monster
C. cruel ruler
D. judge
C. cruel ruler
He enjoys leisure activities, such as reading, hiking, and painting. These pastimes help him relax.
What does pastimes mean?
A. chores
B. free-time activities
C. games
D. routines
B. free-time activities
What type of work does Panchito's family do?
Migrant farming
What grade does Panchito start?
6th grade.
After the long hike, they were parched and eagerly reached for their water bottles.
What does parched most likely mean?
A. dirty
B. hot
C. thirsty
D. annoyed
C. thirsty
The perimeter, or the distance around a shape, was measured in meters.
What does perimeter mean?
A. space inside
B. line outside
C. area
D. distance around
D. distance around
The city has many landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and the Great Wall of China.
What does landmarks mean?
A. houses
B. famous places
C. stores
D. cities
B. famous places
Why do the boys hide from the school bus?
They could get in trouble for not attending school.
How much money did Panchito's family earn that first day?
$15
The candidate tried to manipulate the audience by twisting facts and playing on their emotions.
What does manipulate most likely mean?
A. entertain
B. trick
C. support
D. teach
B. trick
The genre, or type of literature, helps readers know what to expect in a story.
What does genre mean?
A. ending
B. title
C. type
D. chapter
C. type
Many marine animals, such as whales, dolphins, and sharks, live in the ocean.
What does marine mean?
A. land-dwelling
B. desert
C. forest
D. ocean-related
D. ocean-related
Who helps Panchito with reading at school?
Mr. Lema
What instrument does Mr. Lema offer to teach Panchito?
The trumpet.
Even though she said she was fine, her trembling voice and downcast eyes made her feelings transparent.
What does transparent most likely mean?
clear/obvious
The summary, a brief statement of the main points, included only the essential details.
What does summary mean?
brief statement of the main points/short explanation
He was familiar with prehistoric creatures, including the T-Rex, triceratops, and other dinosaurs.
What does prehistoric mean?
ancient
What causes Panchito's family (and other migrant farmers) to move?
When the crop's season ends.
Why doesn't Roberto attend school with Panchito?
He has to work until the cotton season is over.
The author uses vivid imagery and emotional language to evoke a sense of nostalgia in the reader.
What does evoke most likely mean?
create/bring about
An objective view, meaning not influenced by personal feelings, is important in research.
What does objective mean?
fair/unopinionated
Some renewable energy sources include solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric power.
What does renewable mean?
unlimited/natural
What does Panchito learn at the very end of the story?
His family is moving again.
What type of music does Panchito enjoy?
corridos/ballads