Vocabulary
Joelito's Big Decision
Drawn Together
FANBOYS (conjunctions)
Grammar
100

This word describes a group of workers who refuse to work until their demands (like better pay) are met.

strike
100

This is the name of Joelito’s favorite fast-food restaurant where the story takes place.

McMann's

100

What language does the boy's grandfather speak?

Thai

100

My dad went to go buy the milk     _____  cooking pans.

And

100
A word that means an action (ex: read, listen, run)

Verb

200

In Drawn Together, the grandfather and grandson have a "language ______" meaning they lack this—the ability to speak the same language easily.

barrier

200

Which of the following words describes McMann? 

A. Kind.  B.   Respectful    C. Greedy

200

True or False... The boy's grandfather learns to speak English in the story!

False...

200

Mr. Perry didn't bring a phone charger ____ he will find a way to charge his phone!

yet

200

A person, place, or thing (e.g. McDonalds, Apple TV)

noun

300

This 7-letter word describes a line of people protesting outside a business, often seen in Joelito's story (think: white signs!)

picket

300

What was the name of Joelito's friend he wanted to help in the story? 

Brandon

300

TRUE or FALSE.. the boy gives up on communicating with his grandfather.

FALSE!
300
My parents said I could pick between ramen  __ lasagna for dinner tonight.

or

300

A word to describe a person, place, or thing.

Adjective

400

This term refers to the fair treatment of all people, especially regarding their rights and opportunities, which Joelito learns about.

justice / social justice

400

What was the name of the restaurant that Joelito DID visit?

Las Olitas

400

The ILLUSTRATOR draws a _____ to represent the distance between the boy and his grandfather.

dragon 

400

The student didn't bring their homework, ____ they plan to bring it tomorrow

yet

400

Every COMPLETE sentence should start with a _____ letter and end with a _____.

capital, period

500

In Drawn Together, the art style changes from simple sketches to "intricate" designs. What does "intricate" mean?

complicated / complex

500

At the end of the book, Joelito makes his "Big Decision." What does he do to show his support?

Join the picket / protest / join his friend!

500

The author Minh Le is ______-American.

Vietnamese

500

Mr. Perry doesn't know how to play Fortnite ____ Roblox.

nor

500

A figure of speech that compares two things using LIKE or AS. 


(Mr. Perry is AS hairy as a monkey!)

(That field trip was like a crazy African safari - it was so much fun!)

simile