Aaron's Gift
What is wrong with Pidge at the start of the story?
How did the gang of boys try to kill Pidge?
They tried to throw Pidge into the fire!! :O
How do the Lins get their manners wrong at the Gleasons house?
They pull the strings out of the celery!
Thrash
To move from side to side in an uncontrolled way.
Plunge
To dive down suddenly
Why does Aaron take Pidge to the gang?
The gang tell him he can join them if he brings the pigeon.
What loss did Aaron's Grandmother have in Ukraine?
Her pet goat died :(
Where does Meg take the narrator at the end of the story?
'Dairy Queen', to get a milkshake!
Spectacle
Strange or impressive sight
To be ashamed or very embarrassed
Why does Aaron call the gang 'Cossacks'?
How does it sound when the Lins pull all the strings out of the celery?
Z-z-zip, z-z-zip
What special thing does Mrs. Lin do to help learn English?
She memorizes a few polite phrases
Etiquette
Acceptable manners and behavior
Lavishly
Abundantly, plentifully
Why does Aaron want to give Pidge to his grandmother for her birthday?
He wants her to feel better about when she lost her childhood pet goat.
Where is the setting of 'Aaron's Gift'?
New York City
How does Mr. Lin prepare for eating at the French restaurant?
He brings a French dictionary to order food and read the menu
Acquainted
Knowing someone, but not knowing him or her very well
Contented
Happy and satisfied
What is the gift that Aaron gives his grandmother?
Freedom for Pidge is the gift for Aaron's grandmother
How big was the Jigsaw puzzle that the Lins had in 'The All American Slurp'?
999 pieces (one was missing!!)
The theme of 'The All American Slurp' is...
We all want to fit in, despite our differences and where we came from
Zingy
Consoled
Comforted when sad or disappointed