Context Clues
The mother and daughter communicated with sign language.
shared information, "spoke or talked"
Name a synonym for start.
Begin
Name an antonym for happy.
Sad
Give two meanings for the word show.
A performance and to display something.
What do you think Tamara wants to be when she grows up?
A ballerina.
The mother was attentive while watching her daughter dance.
focused, paying attention
Name a synonym for end.
Finish
Name an antonym for open.
Close
Give two meanings for the word foot.
Part of your body and a unit of measurement.
Where did the mother come from? How can you tell?
Her job at the diner. The uniform had the name of a diner on it.
The girl was flexible and able to do many dance moves.
Bends easily
Name a synonym for nice.
Kind
Name an antonym for start.
Stop
Give two meanings for the word star.
The shape in the sky and to be the main character in a performance.
How did the mother know where Tamara was when she got home?
She heard the music playing upstairs.
The girl did not recognize when the music stopped.
notice, acknowledge
Name a synonym for happy.
Glad
Name an antonym for empty.
Full
Give two meanings for the word ball.
A toy that bounces and a formal dance.
What do you think made Tamara love to dance?
Her music box with the dancing ballerina.
the girl lacked the ability to hear.
to be without
Name a synonym for cry.
Weep
Name an antonym for love.
Hate
Give two meanings for the word book.
The one that you read and to make travel plans to go on vacation.
What caused the mother to cry?
Her love for Tamara and the sadness at seeing her dance and wishing she could hear the music.