Vocabulary
very little of something
s_ _ _ _ _
scarce
What did Isatou do?
She recycled plastic bags.
What was special about the island in Demark before the energy project started?
It was very windy.
Who was the main character in this story?
Hildamar
Hildamar and Santiago
are
Same meaning as "gallant"
a. preparation
b. harsh
c. brave
d. willing
c. brave
What country is Isatou from?
Gambia
How did people use energy before the energy project?
They used it without thinking.
What is the name of the Puerto Rican librarian?
Pura Belpre
My friend Sarah ( has / have / having) played with me for hours.
has
When animals hunt or search for food they f _ _ _ _ _
forage
What does "make a difference in your community" mean?
Change something about your community
Help people in your community
What was the first change that people made to energy island?
Two families built windmills.
What did Pura Belpre teach everyone in El Barrio?
The library is for everyone.
Jalen (bake / baked /will bake) a pie for his cousin's birthday tomorrow.
will bake
The light was __________ then went out so we throught there was a ghost in the house.
flickering
What did the Gambian women NOT learn from the experience of recycling bags?
a. why education is important
b. how to save money
c. how to be self confident
d. how the enviornment can affect the health of their families and livestock
A. education is important
The children were excited and the adults doubted that it would work. The adults didn't think they needed to change.
What would the children do when Pura Belpre finished a story and blew out the story teller's candle?
make a wish
Kristina __________ in the swimming pool last night.
swam
People who live in an area
residents
What can you infer about the women in One Plastic Bag?
a. they can save money if they work together
b. they can educate their children
c. they need more motivation
d. they make a difference in their community
d. they make a difference in their community
What are some ways we can save energy everyday?
Turn off the lights, use less water, walk instead of driving, take public transportation, etc.
What did Hildamar and Santiago ask after they met Pura Belpre?
Blair __________ Mary to a party a few days ago.
invited