Vocabulary
What is a cartwheel
A sideways movement in which the body turns like a wheel.
What is the author?
The person who wrote the story
How does Julian change after meeting Gloria?
Julian decides a girl can be his friend.
Why does Gloria tell Julian it takes practice to turn a cartwheel?
Gloria doesn't want to hurt Julian's feelings.
Why do the robins not want Gloria near the nest?
The robins are afraid Gloria will harm the eggs.
What is a mustache
The trimmed hair on a man's upper lip.
What is the illustrator?
The person who draws the pictures
How does Julian feel after he falls while trying to do a cartwheel?
Julian is embarrassed.
How is Gloria's new town different from Newport?
Newport is a big city, and her new town is in the country.
Why are Julian and Gloria spending time with each other and sharing things with each other?
Julian and Gloria are both looking for a new friend.
What is beyond?
Outside of; farther away than
Who are the characters?
The people or animals in a story
How is Julian acting when he invites Gloria to his house?
Julian is being friendly.
What makes Gloria giggle while at Julian's house?
They have Kool-Aid mustaches.
How do their wishes become part of the kite?
They tie the wishes to the tail of the kite.
What is fastened?
To attach one thing to another
What is the setting?
When and where a story takes place
How do Julian and Gloria make their kite?
newspaper and sticks
Why does Gloria not tell Julian what her wishes are?
wants her wishes to come true
What does the tail of the kite look like?
a long white snake
What is a collection?
Things gathered together for study or as a hobby
What is the plot?
All of the events in a story
Why is Julian unsure about playing with Gloria?
Others will tease him.
How does Gloria feel about her wishes?
Gloria is serious about her wishes.
How will Julian and Gloria know if their wishes will come true?
All the wishes blow off of the kite.