December Vocabulary
a person's job or occupation
vocation
Karen's __________________ is computer technology.
vocation
Why is HHH upset at the start of Chapter 4 (December)?
HHHH is upset because he has to wear the yellow tights which he sees as embarrassing and claims he looks like a fairy (although that's the point per Mr. Goldman).
How does Mrs. Baker feel about the holidays?
She seems grumpy and takes down the decorations.
Who is Mickey Mantle?
He is a famous baseball player.
plentiful; more than required
ample
I have to be in ___________________ of all distractions in order to study thoroughly for my exam tomorrow.
seclusion
obstructed from reaching a destination
intercepted
Michael __________________ the football which caused a turnover.
intercepted
Where does Mrs. Baker invite everyone to go to support HHH?
Mrs. Baker invites everyone to go support HHH in the play.
Why does Mrs. Baker seem grumpy and takes down decorations?
We can assume from prior knowledge in the text that she is feeling this way because she does not have her husband to celebrate them with, as he is at war in Vietnam.
How does Holling get to Mickey Mantle's signing?
Despite not having any money, he is still able to take the bus because the driver was understanding and kind.
part of a larger whole
component
I promise to give you ______________ time to finish the test.
ample
destroy completely; wipe out
obliterate
My grandfather is a ________________ who fled his home because of war.
refugee
What was the audience's reaction to the play?
The audience loved it and gave a standing ovation
What Shakespeare play does Mrs. Baker have Holling reading now?
Macbeth.
What had Holling done that caused him to be in such a good mood for testing?
Holling hit Doug Swietecks brother's face with a snowball without him seeing.
being away from other people
seclusion
Trust is an important ________________ to any relationship.
component
one forced to leave their home country
refugee
The two students continued to argue, so their teacher called for a __________________, as their arguing was a disruption to the class.
ceasefire
What prank did Doug Swieteck's brother play?
DS places newspaper clippings all over the school of HHH as Ariel with his yellow tights.
To which play does HHH compare his need for revenge?
Macbeth.
What is the newest headline about Holling?
Holling is called a hero for rescuing his sister.
a strategy or plan used to reach a specific goal
tactic
Confrontation is not always the best ____________.
tactic
a temporary halt to fighting
ceasefire
My neighbors called pest control to ______________ a hornets nest in their tree.
obliterate
How do each of Holling's parents react toward his mention of his costume (wearing tights)?
Mom - she says that he will be great and that he will make a great Ariel.
Dad - questions why he has to wear tights but then supports it because he finds out it's run by Mr. Goldman, and you've heard the story before, how he may have to do some sort of architectural job for him one day, so he should be on his best behavior - again!
After the Mickey Mantle incident, how does Mrs. Baker surprise Holling, Danny, and Doug?
She gives them each a baseball and invites them to meet Joe Pepitone and Horace Clarke (two Yankee players) in the school gym for some catch.
1. What happens to Holling's sister in chapter 5 (January)?
2. Was Holling injured during the act?
3. Where was he taken?
4. Who took him?
1. Holling throws himself across the street to tackle his sister to save her from getting hit by a bus who lost control in the ice.
2. Holling was hit by the bus on his buttocks.
3. He was in pain so was taken to the hospital.
4. Mrs. Baker and Mr. Guareschi took him to the hospital.
related to discovering the cause of a problem
diagnostic
Doctors depend on accurate _______________ tools to do proper testing.
diagnostic
stylistic representation of a dramatic work
interpretation
Group one's __________________ of the scene was quite dramatic in comparison to group two's.
interpretation
1. How does Holling describe (to his friends) the character and costume of Ariel?
2. What does this say about Holling?
1. character - Ariel was a "warrior", costume - consisted of "armor" like a knight
2. Holling is embarrassed. He is affected too much by what others think of him, although he should just be confident in who he, what he enjoys and what he does.
Mrs. Baker gives her own cup of hot chocolate to Mai Thi. 1. Why? 2. What does this action say about Mrs. Baker?
1. Mrs. Bigio gave hot chocolate to every student in her class, including Mrs. Bigio, but not to Mai Thi. 2. This shows us that Mrs. Baker is not only empathetic but understanding and kind.
1. Does Mickey Mantle sign Holling's baseball and why?
2. Who interjects (comes into the middle of things)?
3. What does this individual do?
4. With this action, what can we say about them?
1. No, MM does not sign HHH's baseball because he said that he didn't sign baseballs for boys in tights.
2. Danny Hupfer interjects.
3. He places his signed baseball on the table, calls MM a pied ninny and brings HHH home.
4. We can gather that Danny Hupfer is loyal/a good friend.
moved swiftly in an uncontrolled manner
careened
The trash truck ________________ around the corner of Bark Street.
careened