Vocabulary 1
a visual that shows events in the order they happened
timeline
What is the passage MOSTLY about?
why Joseph became a storyteller
Who gave Joseph his love of school?
his grandmother
words or sentences that people said or wrote to share information
statements
felt bad about something you have done
ashamed
When Joseph was young, what made him want to know more about Native Americans?
hearing family stories
What is the subject of Joseph's writings?
Native Americans
being pleased about something you did well
pride
when no more can fit inside
overflowing
Why did Joseph MOST LIKELY begin to write books?
He wanted to share what he learned with many people.
Why did Joseph's grandfather leave school early?
he was being called names
people who are older than you
elders
something happening in the present
current
Why did the author write the passage?
to tell about an important Native American person
What kind of business did his grandparents run?
small general store
to put things in a certain order
arrange
At the end of the passage, the author says that Native American stories were once hidden. What does the word hidden mean as it is used in the passage?
secret
How can you tell that Joseph's sons enjoyed his stories?
They became storytellers too.
Why do you think that Joseph wants to share his stories with others?
He's proud of his culture.