The Story
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Surprise
BONUS
100
What is a show-it-all?
Someone who shows off their work to other students.
100
Define the word, "electromagnet"
A magnet with an electric current that passes through.
100
Give one example of how Jake Drake can keep a secret.
He covered for his sister when she broke the chinese statue on their moms shelf. or Jake's friend wet the bed at camp and Jake helped him put a new sheet on and not tell anyone.
100
Define the word quitting and use it in a sentence.
Bringing something to an end. I felt like quitting lacrosse after i realized i did not like the sport.
200
Why does Jake decide to be partners with Willie?
Because they are best friends
200
Define the word, "Snooped"
Looked in a sneakily manner.
200
Name another reason Jake can keep a secret.
He covered for his sister when she broke the chinese statue on their moms shelf. or Jake's friend wet the bed at camp and Jake helped him put a new sheet on and not tell anyone.
200
Define the word, "hardware"
Equipment for a certain purpose.
300
What does Jake say him and Willie are like?
Magnets
300
Define the word, "lousy" and use it in a sentence.
Of poor quality. Ms. Lohr felt lousy after a long day of being sick.
300
How does Jake spend his winter vacation?
Planning for the science fair and work with his magnets.
300
Define the word "terrific" and use it in a sentence.
Good job. Quadir did a terrific job on the homework so he received a check plus.
400
Do you think Jake is changing as a character? why?
yes, he is showing growth. He is realizing his mistakes and he is trying to fix them.
400
Define the word radar.
Device that send out radio waves for signal.
400
Kevin goes from a Know-It-All to a Show-It-All. What does that mean?
Kevin was showing off his work so the other students would get nervous about their projects not being good enough.
400
Define the word "squinted."
Looking with your eyes partly closed.
500
Give an example of a mistake Jake made and what he did to fix it.
Jake regrets not working with Willie so he asks his teacher if he can work with him and then tells him he is his new partner.
500
Define the word magnifying
enlarging in appearance.
500
Why does Jake decide that he will not quit the science fair?
He wants to win it for everyone who thought that they cannot beat Marsha and Kevin.
500
Define the word, "grinned"
drawing back your lips in laughter.
500
What does Jake Drake say a know-it-all really is?
A know-it-all is someone who just needs to know enough. They do not need to know everything because that is not possible.