Vocabulary Definitions
A poll
Survey
I conducted a lot of ___________ to get the information that I needed to write my history paper.
Research
Is this research report fiction or nonfiction?
Nonfiction
Is this anecdote fiction or nonfiction?
When teens don't eat with their family, what kinds of food are they most likely to consume?
They are most likely to eat junk food and fast food.
A tie
Bond
I have a strong ________ with my brother. We do everything together.
bond
What was the purpose of this research report?
The purpose of this research report is to inform parents and teenagers about the benefits of eating family meals.
What is an anecdote?
A true story about a single event in someone's life.
What was the name of the boy Amy Tan had a crush on in "Fish Cheeks"?
His name was Robert.
Information that is collected and organized for a topic
Data
My team and I are ___________ because we work together well and agree on our answers.
What does the research report say are the reasons that teens don't value family meals?
Teenagers reported that they are indifferent (they don't care), that they didn't have enough time, or that there was too much arguing at the dinner table.
Why did Amy Tan write "Fish Cheeks"? (What was her purpose?)
The purpose of this story was to entertain us by telling a funny story about her life and a lesson she learned.
During the Christmas Eve dinner, what made Amy Tan feel ashamed of her family?
She was ashamed that her relatives licked their chopsticks and reached across the table into different bowls to grab food. She was embarrassed when her father plucked out the fish cheek to give to her. She is also ashamed and embarrassed when her father burps loudly at the end of the meal.
When you understand something is good
Appreciate
Healthy food is ______________ for us because it gives us more energy, helps us lose weight, and gives us a lot of vitamins and nutrients.
beneficial
What text features are included in this research report that helps the author support their purpose?
There are heads, which tell us what the author is going to talk about. There are graphics (graphs and charts), which show us a visual representation of the information provided. There are lots of facts and data, which give us specific details/information.
How does Tan feel when she finds out that her family invited the minister's family over for Christmas Eve dinner?
Tan is mortified (really embarrassed) because she is worried about what the minister's family, especially Robert, will think about her family's traditions. She thinks they will laugh and be grossed about the food they eat and how they behave.
What is Mrs. McDonough's dog's name?
Beau
When you use things up
Consume
I conducted a ___________ about voting and asked a lot of people who they were voting for in the next election.
survey
What were some of the benefits to teenagers who ate more meals with their families?
Teenagers who ate more meals with their families ate better (had more fruits and vegetables and less fried foods), were less likely to try drugs and alcohol, and were more likely to get good grades.
What lesson did Amy Tan learn in "Fish Cheeks"?
She learned that it is important to be proud of herself and her culture/heritage. Do not worry about being like everyone else!
What's Mrs. McDonough's first name?
Katherine