True or False
Fluency is the ability to read smoothly and automatically, with expression and attention to punctuation.
True
Flora said, "You're going to vacuum up that ______!"
squirrel
What is the name of the vacuum that sucked up the squirrel?
Ulysses or Ulysses 2000X
What happened when Mrs. Tickham tried out her new vacuum?
It sucked up a squirrel (or her husband's pants).
We should stop in our reading when we get to a comma or period?
period
Flora is a cynical person.
True
Flora put her mouth on Ulysses' mouth because...
He wasn't breathing or to do CPR.
Where was Ulysses when he got sucked into the vacuum?
In the Tickham's backyard
Why did Mrs. Tickham think she had a brain tumor?
Because she couldn't believe what she was seeing.
We emphasize it!
Flora named Ulysses after a super hero.
False
What is the name of the bonus section in Flora's favorite comic book?
Can Ulysses understand Flora when she speaks to him?
Yes
What is the nickname that Mrs. Tickham's husband calls her?
Tootie
What does it mean if a whole sentence is in italics?
It shows someone's thoughts.
Flora enjoys reading comic books and romance novels.
What is the name of the lamp that Flora hates?
Mary Ann or Shepherdess to the Lost
What is the one thing that squirrels think about the most?
Eating and finding food
What does Mrs. Tickham think about her birthday present?
She doesn't like it.
Do you have to read very fast to be a fluent reader?
No- Read at the "just right" rate.
We read with expression to show the character's _____________.
feelings