Vocab
His comment was so _____, it was full of bitterness, I could feel his disapproval, even though he tried to hide it.
tart
(adv) used to something
accustomed
What is the clue that Jamie and Claudia found to believe the angel statue was made by Michelangelo?
The stone mason's mark on the bottom
FREEEE POINT
FREE POINT
Who are the two main characters for Running for Hearts?
Lin and Keat
Name one activity that requires a lot of endurance and why?
marathon, it's physically and mentally challenging
(n) a lot of noise and confusion
commotion
Where does Mrs. Frankweiler live?
Farmington, CT
shortly summarize the story Thank you Ma'am
Thank you Ma'am is a story about giving people second chances. Roger, a young boy, tries to steal Mrs. Jones' purse and gets caught. Instead of punishing Roger, Mrs. Jones takes him home, feeds him and gives him a second chance.
What is an inference?
An educated guess supported by a piece of textual evidence
What does sarcastic mean? and use it in a sentence
marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
(adj) crippled, injured for life
maimed
What is Jamie and Claudia's last name?
Kincaid
What is an adverb?
a word that modifies a verb
After her interaction with the alien, what does Liana do afterwards?
She takes it as a sign of good luck and begins to write her essay titled, "The Real life of a Tween, as Told to an alien"
(v)twist or bend out of its normal shape.
contort
consensus
What are the two instrument cases that the siblings use as their suitcases?
A trumpet case and a violin case
What is the first sentence you should include when writing a book report?
a hook
"I see your sneakers are gathering a little dust," Keat said to her sister a week later as they hung out in Lin's room.
How can you characterize Keat from this quote?
Keat is sassy and competitive
(n) the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
stamina
(adv) suddenly
abruptly
Who is the author of the novel, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?
E. L. Konigsburg
When was the Metropolitan Museum of Art built?
1870
What is an inference you can draw about how the alien's visit affected Liana's thinking?
She realizes she has never really considered things about her life