The Circuit
What type of work does Panchito's family do?
migrant farm workers
Which word means harsh or mean.
ruthless
Which vocabulary word is a synonym for determination?
Is the comma being used correctly?
I simply love that beaded, lace fabric!
No! Beaded describes lace. They are cumulative.
Is the comma(s) being used correctly? If no, you must be able to correct it.
I really enjoy math, but reading is my favorite.
Yes! Conjunction
Why does the family move at the beginning of the story?
They have been picking strawberries. Strawberry season is over, and they must find other work.
Which word vocabulary word means to get off track?
deviate
Which word means you have your mind set on a goal, and you will work until you succeed?
determination
Is the comma being used correctly?
The rusty, red car zipped by in a hurry.
No! Rusty describes red. These are cumulative adjectives.
Is the comma(s) being used correctly? If no, you must be able to correct it.
Because the teacher gave us homework I worded until 11:30, that night.
No! Because the teacher gave us homework, I worked until 11:30 that night.
Why does Papa warn his sons that the school bus is coming when they are picking grapes?
Papa knows the boys should be in school, but they are working instead.
Which word means you work until you are weary?
Toil
Which word means something that you do without thinking?
instinctively
I cannot wait for creamy, sweet ice cream at 421 Creamery!
Yes! These are coordinate adjective.
Is the comma(s) being used correctly? If no, you must be able to correct it.
I would really like to visit Nashville our state capital.
No! (it's an appositive) I would really like to visit Nashville, our state capital.
Who befriends Panchito at school?
His teacher, Mr. Lema, befriends him.
Which word means that you have a lot of built up anger and resentment that you won't forgive?
bitterness
Which word means that pause or stop and contemplate before taking action?
hesitantly
Are these adjectives coordinate or cumulative?
My sweet, beautiful friend is just the best!
Coordinate! They do not build on each other.
Is the comma(s) being used correctly? If no, you must be able to correct it.
When I go on vacation this summer I want to go to the beach and I want to ride a huge wave.
No! (compound/complex sentence)
When I go on vacation this summer, I want to go to the beach, and I want to ride a huge wave.
What evidence from the text proves that Mr. Lema was a compassionate man? Give 3 examples.
Doesn't embarrass Panchito for not being able to read, worked with Panchito on skills individually when he didn't have to, offers to teach him to play a trumpet, is kind to him when Panchito is nervous about school
Is this word persevere being used correctly?
Panchito persevered and learned to play the trumpet.
No. He was never able to learn to play the trumpet.
Are the words determined and toil being used correctly?
The farmers were determined to make a profit, so they toiled over the planting.
Yes. The farmers worked very hard and many never gave up.
Are these adjectives coordinate or cumulative?
Why did the glossy blue paint look more like purple?
Cumulative! Glossy describes blue.
Is the comma(s) being used correctly? If no, you must be able to correct it.
I would really like to eat a big juicy apple so I can grow up to be strong a man.
NO! (compound sentence and coordinate adjectives)
I would really like to eat a big, juicy apple, so I can grow up to be a strong man.