Vocabulary 1
Use scatter in a sentence.
I scatter my books on the floor. (and more)
Use bellow in a sentence.
In the beginning of the story, what does Jacob want to do?
Jacob wants to go to South America to volunteer.
Who is the narrator of this story?
Jacob.
What genre of the story?
Realistic Fiction
Use mature in a sentence.
The girl had a mature answer to the question. (and more)
Use discouragement in a sentence.
His face was filled with discouragement when he failed the test. (and more)
Where did Jacob and his mom go that Saturday morning? Why?
Went to the nursing home to visit his aunt who had pneumonia.
What is Jacob's problem at the beginning of the passage?
He does not want to go to the nursing home.
Whose point of view is the story from?
Hector
Use assigned in a sentence.
I was assigned a lot of homework. (and more)
Use pneumonia in a sentence.
My aunt got pneumonia last week. (and more)
Why does he not like Dave when they first meet?
Dave accused him of cheating and said some mean things to him.
How can we see that Jacob's feelings changed for Dave from the story?
At the end Dave and Jacob were smiling about playing chess the next time.
What is realistic fiction?
A fiction story with real events and settings.
Use gadgets in a sentence.
Use accusingly in a sentence.
He looked at me accusingly when I stepped out of the store. (and more)
At the end of the story, what is his feelings for Dave?
He has grown to like Dave.
If this story were written from Dave's point of view, the reader would know what?
Dave isn't as cranky as he seems.
What does torrential downpour mean?
That it is raining very hard.
Use appreciate in a sentence.
I appreciate my teacher for all the help she has done. (and more)
Use organization in a sentence.
His organization of the books was helpful. (and more)
What does Jacob learn at the end of the story?
When helping others it is not the big actions you take but also the small things matter too.
Describe the theme of the story.
There are simpler ways to make a difference in the lives of others.
What is Hector doing in the story?
He is donating clothes for people in need.