Francisco
What is Francisco's last name?
JImenez
What did Francisco's mom call his dad?
viejo
What do you call it when you feel nervous because you are about to speak in front of the class?
butterflies in my stomach
what is the mascot of Branham High School?
the Bruin
When is Juneteenth?
June 19th
What is the name (in Spanish) of the Border Patrol?
la migra
What part of his body did his dad have a problem with
his back
What is a feeling of deep sadness, that you may have when a beloved pet dies?
melancholy
What are the colors of our school?
Blue and ....
Why is Juneteenth celebrated?
It was when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out that they were free (two years after slavery had ended)
Why did Francisco feel butterflies in his stomach?
He was nervous about performing a song in front of his classmates
What did Papa expect his children to have for him/treat him with? (hint: it is related to one of your vocabulary words from week 1)
respect
what do you say when someone tries extremely hard to achieve something, even though it is very difficult
struggles to
What days are the counselors on campus?
Monday and Wednesday
What is a heat advisory?
When the temps will be in the 90's to 100's, to let people know to try to stay indoors, drink water, etc.
What was the name of the town Francisco pretended he was born in? (hint: it starts with a C)
Colton
How many acres did Papa have that he was working on as a sharecropper?
3
to enjoy an experience or the thought of something that is going to happen
relished the thought
What is the name of our summer school principal?
Ms. Shubert
What is the name of the university where Francisco Jimenez teaches?
Santa Clara University
What was the surprise that mama brought back from Mexico for Francisco?
A bust of Jesus
Why did Papa's spirit begin to die?
Because his crops failed, and this had been his dream, to have land of his own, to better support his family
a response that conveys that what someone else said was not true
to counter (what someone says)
What is the best thing about Branham High School?
answers will vary...
What kind of computer does your teacher have?
a Macbook