Vocabulary
A special time or event
occasion
has a detailed goal or purpose
what is the genre of the story
realistic fiction
how do you describe realistic fiction
a made up story that could happen in real life
describe Alejandro's relationship with Dr. Fernanda
the process of putting things in order
organization
not interested in something
bored
what is the author's purpose
the entertain or tell a story
what is Alejandro's dream
to fly airplanes
How do you know Mama is afraid that Alejandro could get hurt by the crocodile?
Mama knows crocodiles are dangerous and a mother crocodile will always protect their babies
the act of trying to win something
competition
causing great wonder or surprise
amazing
why does Alejandro all his parents Mama and Papi?
those are their nicknames
what is the setting of the story
a swamp in Cuba in modern times
how does Alejandro change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?
at the beginning of the story he just wants to be a pilot, at the end he also wants to be a scientist
to find the answer to a problem
solve
something found for the first time
discovery
where does Alejandro want to go at the beginning of the story?
he wants to go to the city to watch planes at the airport
what warning does Papi give Alejandro at the beginning of the story?
don't take any shortcuts, take the safe way please
something that people have done for a long time
feeling good about oneself or something
proud
how does Alejandro describe his relationship with Dr. Fernanda?
she is his friend
what exciting discovery does Alejandro make on his way to the clinic?