Vocabulary
What does 'knot' mean?
a place where a string has been tied
What does it mean to "Keep your chin up"?
be brave and hopeful
Why is Julian so lonely at the beginning of the story?
There are no kids his age
Why did Julian show Gloria his room and all of his things?
He is trying to be a friend
What does 'lonely' mean?
sad about being by oneself
What does "I'm all ears" mean?
listening
How can you tell that Julian doesn't like to feel embarassed?
He planned to leave if Gloria laughed at his cartwheel.
Why did the author compare the kite string to a snake?
To show how the kite looked
What does 'planning' mean?
getting ready for
What does "down in the dumps" mean?
Sad, upset
How could you describe Gloria?
Serious, Kind, Caring,
What two things is the author comparing in the following simile?
-like a tired bird, the kite fell at our feet
Bird, kite
What does 'copy' mean?
does the same as
What does "hold your tongue" mean?
Do not speak
He didn't want to seem foolish, or not smart
Why does Gloria believe their wishes will come true?
The wind took all the wishes
What does 'seriously' mean?
without joking or smiling
What does "pulling my leg" mean?
Just joking
Why did Gloria climb down from the birds nest?
She could tell that she had upset the robins
How did Julian change from the beginning to the end of the story?
He feels happy because he is no longer alone.