ELA Vocab
A custom or belief passed down over time.
What is “tradition”?
These symbolize what Hà's papaya tree means to her (any correct word will do)
Home?
Stability?
Comfort?
“I tap my big toe on the tile floor.” This shows that Hà is...
what is nervous or restless?
The values increase at a constant rate
What is proportional
In a proportional table, all y ÷ x values are...
What is the same?
“tattered” means this
What is torn or worn out
Hà is annoyed by them, but also loves them
who are her brothers
“Papaya ripens on the branch.” shows this feeling
What is hope or anticipation
If 1 mango costs $2, 3 cost
What is $6
This relationship in this table proportional
x: 1, 2, 3
y: 4, 8, 12
What is yes. y ÷ x = 4 |
What does “choke” mean in the line “I choke back tears”?
Try not to cry.
Why might Hà’s mom not tell her everything?
To protect her from fear or worry.
“The house is so quiet I hear the furniture breathing.” What does this show?
The silence feels eerie or tense.
What is the unit rate if 5 peaches cost $15?
$3 per peach
What does a line through (0,0) on a graph mean?
The relationship is proportional.
What does “predictable” mean?
Easy to guess or expect.
What can we infer about Hà's routine at school in Vietnam?
It was structured and familiar.
“A daily game I detest: when boys throw twigs at my back.” What does this show?
Hà is bullied and feels powerless.
If y = 2x, what is y when x = 7?
y = 14
A graph has points (1,2), (2,4), (3,6). What is the constant of proportionality?
2
What does “departure” mean?
The act of leaving.
Why might Hà struggle to understand why they must flee?
She’s young and doesn’t see the danger.
“Mother is the sun to my days.” What does this comparison show?
Mother is essential, life-giving, and warm.
A car goes 60 miles in 1 hour. How far in 3.5 hours?
210 miles
How do you write an equation if x = hours and y = miles and the rate is 5 miles/hour?
y = 5x