Vocabulary
What is a synonym (same meaning) for frustrated?
Examples: irritated, annoyed, bothered
What is the central idea of a text?
The main part of the story.
In "Tutors Teach Seniors" what are the tutors teaching seniors about?
Technology
For
1st person
If you are struggling to do something, what does that mean?
It is hard to complete the task.
What means the same as "central idea"?
Main idea
Why did the tutors go through "Sensitivity Training"?
To put themselves in the seniors shoes when dealing with their impairments.
Which example is a subordinating conjunction? Nor, yet, so, unless
When Maya's mom "Watched her without saying things for about two weeks" what character trait is mom displaying?
Patience
What are some impairments the seniors in "Tutors Teach Seniors" have?
Her elderly parents were confused about technology and needed to be taught how to use it.
What lesson does Maya learn from her mom when she first gets to know her?
She learns that being kind to other people can be very satisfying.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand by itself as a sentence.
What does the word achievement mean?
something done successfully
How would a charitable person react to someone being rude to them?
What does it mean to make inferences about a central idea?
Why does Maya say she wants to go back to Arkansas with their Grandmother?
She is mad at Bailey for how he reacted to their mother.
Which sentence is an example of an independent clause?
I was beginning to appreciate her OR Before Lady and Bailey Jr. reached the car
What does the suffix -ment mean?
the result of an action
A philanthropist wants what?
To help others!
What was the central idea of the story, "Tutors Teach Seniors"?
Why does Pamela Norr in "Tutors Teach Seniors" tell us about her elderly parents needed help with technology?
To introduce the problem and show us why the program was created.
What does all 7 FANBOYS stand for?
FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR YET, SO
Why is Maya upset with her brother's reaction to seeing his mom?
She feels he should be harder on her for leaving them for 10 years.