Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Gary & Isaac
In the Story
Reading Skills
100

The small child did a _______, landing awkwardly on her backside and laughing uncontrollably.

somersault
100

The car _____________ on the icy roadway when the driver tried to stop.

skidded
100
Why did Isaac most likely put white powder on his hands?
He thought it made him look like a real gymnast.
100
What does Gary seem to think is most interesting about gymnastics?
He likes the equipment (tape, shoes, chalk)
100
The most likely reason the author wrote this story was to _________.
entertain or amuse the reader with a funny story.
200

The movie star was always in the _______ wherever she traveled.

limelight
200

Without any ________, the gymnast started running to perform her floor routine.

hesitation
200
How was Isaac different from Gary?
Isaac was more athletic.
200
What is the author trying to tell you when he says, "I ate a plum and pictured my cousin, who was probably doing cartwheels to the audience of one sleeping dog"?
He realized that gymnastics might not be great as he first thought it was.
200
What is a valid generalization about gymnasts based on what you read.
Many gymnasts spend a lot of time practicing.
300

At the ______________________ competition many young children did back flips, somersaults, and cartwheels.

gymnastics
300

After Bobby hit his thumb accidentally with the hammer, it was ____________ with pain.

throbbing
300
Why did Gary's ankles turn a bluish color?
They were hurt or bruised from wearing the slippers.
300
What happened first?

A. Gary watched Isaac practice

B. Isaac yelled at Gary

C. Gary borrowed Isaac's slippers.

D. Isaac did a flip when  a car passed

A. Gary watched Isaac practice

300
From whose point of view is "The Gymnast" told? How do you know?
It is told by Gary. I know this because the selection is an autobiography.
400

The bruise on her arm was _________ in color and painful to the touch.

bluish
400

The cheerleaders did a row of __________ during the half-time show of the football game.

cartwheels
400
Why was Gary's mother proud of Isaac?
Because he was taking gymnastics.
400
What happened last?

A. Gary tried to do a back flip

B. Gary put on an old pair of slippers.

C. Gary lay in the grass looking at the stars.

D. Gary did lots of cartwheels.

C. Gary lay in the grass looking at the stars.

400
What is an autobiography?
A story of a person's life or event in it told by the person who lived it.
500

Walking barefoot from the grass to the parking lot, Tracy was _______ and stepping back and forth onto the grass because it was so hot on her feet.

wincing
500
The girl ________ her friend because she had a new puppy and she did not.
envied
500
What makes Gary feel jealous?
Gary's mother is proud of Isaac and she is always talking about Isaac.
500
What did Gary do that nearly cost him his life?
Gary tried to do a back flip.
500
What is the main idea of the story?
Gary is not meant to be a gymnast.
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