VOCABULARY
In the word construct what is the root?
struct
Describe the jacket Soto wanted.
Black Leather with lots of belts and studs.
Flee or flea
the bug that can make animals itch
flea
In the word disrespectful what is the suffix?
ful
Soto was so embarrassed by the jacket that he did what when they were outside?
Took it off in the cold
What happened to the jacket the first day Soto wore it?
His dog made an L shape rip on the sleeve
berry or bury
food that we eat- like strawberries, etc
berry
In the word ejection, what does the root mean?
to throw
Why did Soto describe the jacket as when he first saw it?
It was like an enemy.
What did he blame the jacket for?
His bad grades, his bad luck with girls, and for all those horrible years in middle school
ferry or fairy
The large boat you can take your car on
re- again
What type of conflict did Gary have with the kid at recess? internal or external?
external
How did Soto try to fix the L shaped tear in the sleeve of the jacket?
By using tape but it will always peel off like a scab
piece or peace
a small slice of pizza
piece
Fierce
Vicious, strong
What does the root struct mean in the word instructor?
To build knowledge, help others learn
Why is Soto disappointed by his sixth grade year?
He has to wear an ugly jacket
At the end of the story Soto compares the jacket to what?
An ugly brother
sail or sale
week and weak
Use one of each pair correctly in a sentence.
Possible answers.