Comprehension
How does Gonzalo say he learned English?
From watching TV and on the playground.
A small tool used to dig up soil.
1. Seed
2. Spotted
3. Stare
4. Trowel
5. Wandered
4. Trowel
Gonzalo was young. He was ______ than his sister.
Younger
The first number.
(one, won)
one
I went to bed late last night. I got up at 5 a.m.
What conclusions can you draw?
I am very tired.
What was Tio Juan's job in Guatemala?
He was a farmer.
Saw
1. Seed
2. Spotted
3. Stare
4. Trowel
5. Wandered
Juan was focused on doing his job. He was ______ than I was.
More focused
Listen with ears
(here, hear)
hear
I forget to eat breakfast. I didn't like the school lunch today.
What conclusions can you draw?
I am very hungry.
What does Gonzalo's mother buy for Tio Juan?
A trowel and 4 packets of seeds.
Something that is planted
1. Seed
2. Spotted
3. Stare
4. Trowel
5. Wandered
1. Seed
My Uncle was confused. He was ________ than before.
More confused.
To look for a long time.
(Stare, Stair)
Stare
Jack got his test back and put his head down. His teacher said we need to talk after class.
What conclusions can you draw?
He didn't do well on the test.
Why was Gonzalo's mother frightened when Tio Juan left the house?
Because he didn't speak the language and might get lost.
Look for a long time.
1. Seed
2. Spotted
3. Stare
4. Trowel
5. Wandered
3. Stare
Life in the United States was hard. It was ________ than life in our country.
Get something that is for sale.
(buy, by, bye)
Buy
John brought his report card home to show his parents. His mom said "Wow! Let's go out to dinner to celebrate."
What conclusions can you draw?
John has good grades.
Why did Gonzalo feel like the "man" of the house?
Because he had to do adult jobs like speak to the landlady and speak English for his family.
Walked around
1. Seed
2. Spotted
3. Stare
4. Trowel
5. Wandered
5. Wandered
My brother is really tall. His is _____ than me.
Taller
Also
(two, too, to)
Too
In the last 5 minutes of the soccer match Bob goes to shoot the winning goal. The crowd hears "ping"! Bob cries.
What conclusions can you draw?
He hit the goal post and did not score.