Vocabulary 1
The author of "The Circuit"
Francisco Jimenez
What is the best thing that happened to Panchito on his last day of school ?
a. Mr.Sullivan had work
b. Mr.Lema is going to teach him how to play the trumpet.
c. He finally built up the confidence to read in front of the class.
d.He is going to learn how to play the guitar.
b. Mr.Lema is going to teach him how to play the trumpet.
Which sentence best describes the short story “The Circuit”?
a. It is a story about the narrator’s experience as a migrant farm worker.
b.It is a story about the narrator’s conflicts with his family members.
c.It is a story about the narrator’s failed attempts to find work.
d.It is a story about the narrator’s visit to the United States.
a. It is a story about the narrator’s experience as a migrant farm worker.
Why did Panchito not want to face Roberto? (Think about why Roberto did not get the same experience as Panchito).
He already feels bad that he gets to go to school and learn while his brother Roberto will have to work in the fields.
What is the genre of "The Circuit" ?
What is Realistic short story
How long did Panchito stay in school?
a. three weeks
b. one year
c. one month
d. one day
One month
Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of enthusiastically?
a. Shane greeted his mother’s visitors with a timid smile.
b. Ash didn’t hesitate to volunteer for the soccer team.
c. Joedin offered us the first taste of his fresh-baked cookies.
d. Julia puzzled over the algebra problem but finally solved it.
c. Joedin offered us the first taste of his fresh-baked cookies.
Name 2 reasons why Panchito and Roberto might have hidden when they saw the school bus approaching.
They could get in trouble because it is illegal.
In “The Circuit,” what is the one constant thing in Panchito’s life?
a. his teacher
b. his house
c. his school
d. his family
d. his family
Which excerpt from “The Circuit” most helps the reader understand that Panchito wants to learn?
a. Everything we owned was neatly packed in cardboard boxes. Suddenly I felt even more the weight of hours, days, weeks, and months of work.
b. We did not want to get in trouble for not going to school.
c. I opened the book to page 125. My mouth was dry. My eyes began to water.
d. I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words.
d. I walked up to him and asked if he could help me with the new words.
On page 584, the author writes "Finally the mountains around the valley reached out and swallowed the sun."
What type of figurative language did the author use?
a. metaphor
b. hyperbole
c. simile
d. personification
What is Personification
Based on the structure of a story,you use what you know about how plots work to anticipate of guess what will happen later. Who am I ?
Prediction
In “The Circuit,” what does Mr. Lema do that causes Panchito to feel dizzy?
a. Mr. Lema asks Panchito to read from an English book.
b. Mr. Lema tells Panchito to introduce himself to the class.
c. Mr. Lema suggests that Panchito is not in the right classroom.
d.Mr. Lema gives a test on a subject Panchito knows nothing about.
a. Mr. Lema asks Panchito to read from an English book.
What clue indicated to Panchito that his family was about to move again? Explain how he felt and why he felt this way.
When Panchito came home and saw the boxes
Part A In “The Circuit,” which word most clearly describes how Mr. Lema acts toward Panchito?
a. resentful
b. impatient
c. perplexed
d. kindhearted
d. kindhearted
Discuss Panchito's work hours and how much did his family earn per day.
12 hours a day
7 days a week
$15 a day
If a new small child hesitantly approaches you at the park, what does he most likely do?
a. He sticks out his hand boldly.
b. He moves slowly and a bit shyly.
c. He eagerly offers to share something.
d. He thoughtlessly pushes right past you.
. He moves slowly and a bit shyly.
Define a circuit. Then describe how Panchito’s life is like a circuit.
A "circuit" is a path that migrant workers take every year to find jobs.
Answers may vary.
Which of the following is most likely true about Papá, based on the following excerpt from “The Circuit”?
When he finally chose the Carcanchita, he checked it thoroughly before driving it out of the car lot. He examined every inch of the car.
a. Papá proceeds carefully in important matters.
b. Papá pretends to know more than he does.
c. Papá is overly trusting of others.
d. Papá loves all kinds of cars.
a. Papá proceeds carefully in important matters.
As shown in “The Circuit,” which of the following is the best way to describe the work that Panchito does in the fields?
a. The work is easy.
b. The work is scary.
c. The work is interesting.
d. The work is challenging.
The work is challenging.
Two characteristics of an interview consists of
a. a theme,or insight about life
b. subject has special knowledge or experience.
c. characters that seem true to life
d. subject who answers questions
e. all of the above
b. subject has special knowledge or experience.
d. subject who answers questions
Define “migrant worker”, identify the part of speech, and use it in a sentence.
A worker who moves from place to place in search of work. (Noun)
In “The Circuit,” how does the narrator, Panchito, feel about moving?
a. He thinks that living in one place would be boring.
b.He dislikes constantly moving from place to place.
c.He enjoys moving around but dislikes the work.
d.He does not mind moving from place to place.
b.He dislikes constantly moving from place to place.
Describe Panchito’s first day back at school. How did he feel at the beginning, and why? How did he feel in the end, and why? Give specific details.
Answers may vary.
________________ are brief work of fiction that have characters,settings,events, and situations that seem true to life.
What is Realistic short stories