Vocab
frantically
In a wild and frenzied manner
Name me three main characters so far...
Dexter, Grandma and Robin
sulkily
in a sullen or moody manner
"Grandma!"
Dexter
wouldn't
would not
stern
Very serious; strict and firm
Why kind of pet does Drew want, but can't have now?
a dog
enthusiastic
eager and filled with excitement
"You've got blood all over your leg!"
Robin
wasn't
was not
self-sufficient
Able to take care of oneself without outside help
What is a sentence fragment?
A few words that are written, but not a complete sentence. They are missing a subject or predicate. It does not express a complete thought.
bitteryly
in an angry or resentful manner
"Why don't you let me clean up your wound and give you a Band-Aid?"
Mayrna Bryce - Robin's mom
You've
You have
longingly
with a strong desire for something
What did the "X" stand for in Dexter's paper?
He was ashamed of his old paper (draft).
dutifully
doing as required or expected
"Well, you know, Dexter, I was a mother for many, many years before......"
Grandma
could not
lurched
Moved forward suddenly
What kind of feelings was Dexter feeling after he saw Robin talking to Ms. Abbott?
surprised, confused, appreciation
churned
turned or moved
"Then he didn't hurt you yesterday morning? In the bathroom, before school?"
Ms. Abbott-Dexter's teacher
won't
will not