Vocabulary
Antonym of leave
arrive
a sentence that tells someone to do something is a...
command
Why does the family move to California in Moving from Mexico?
Mexico was becoming dangerous.
Why was Mexico becoming more dangerous?
They were arguing about who should be the next leader
What sound did we practice in our spelling words?
long e
synonym of picture
photograph
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a sentence that gives information is a...
statement
What is a common theme in all the stories this week?
There are many reasons why people immigrate to another county.
What details support the weekly theme about why people immigrate?
accept all good answers
what are 4 ways to make a long e sound?
e, ee, e_e, ea, i, ie
when someone moves to a new country
immigrate
A noun that can be detected using our senses is a
concrete noun
What is this sentence? Match it to the story.
Grandma and grandpa take turns telling their granddaughter about how they came to America.
Main idea of Castle on Hester Street
DJ!!!
what are 2 ways the characters in Sailing to America and Castle on Hester Street are the same?
any
bravery is a quality jon does not possess?
Bravery is a quality Jon does not possess.
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A chance for something better
opportunity
a noun that refers to a group of something is a..
collective noun
How do the character come to America in Sailing to America?
By steamship
What details help us understand why the family wanted to leave Ireland?
Mom tells them maybe they will have enough food to eat in America.
What is the difference between an abstract noun and a concrete noun?
abstract nouns cannot be detected with our senses.
speaking quietly
whispering
Happiness, love, and bravery are examples of...
abstract nouns
What is the main idea of Sailing to America?
It is about a family that immigrates from Ireland to the USA.
What was your favorite story this week and why?
What did it tell us about immigration?
any
Why do people immigrate? Think of 3 different examples about why people might migrate.
opportunities, escape, jobs, education