Vocabulary
Use the word pace in a sentence.
I pace back and forth when I am nervous before a big presentation.
My mom and I has or had gone out for a walk?
had
What do the three children have in common?
They have all lost their families.
Francis was separated from his family when he was kidnapped.
Lottie and Billy were abandoned on the prairie after their father died.
nature
Use stunted in a sentence.
Only small, stunted trees can grow in the harsh desert climate of the Southwest.
I am or have found a towel to dry the cat's fur?
have
What have you learned about Francis by the end of page 636?
He is a survivor, he takes care of others and he is realistic.
Spell number 5 on spelling list.
mountain
What does salvation mean?
a thing that saves a person
I would _______ worn a hat to protect myself from the sunburn.
have
How do the illustrations on page 638-639 add to the meaning of the story?
The expressions on the children's faces show how exhausted and worried they are. The landscape looks hot and rough, which helps the reader understand how difficult the situation is for the children.
Spell number 9 on spelling list.
departure
What does Shuffled mean?
walked without lifting your feet high, letting them drag.
(must or could) The children ________ have been tired after the long walk.
What does drove Francis over the edge mean? pg. 639
irritated him
Spell number 12 on spelling list.
curtain
What is the meaning of mirage?
optical illusion of things that look real but really aren't there.
What is the verb phrase in this sentence?
The clouds are moving across the sky.
are moving
What does Lottie mean when she says "On us like dogs..." pg. 638
Spell number 16 on spelling list.
fountain
What is the meaning of evident?
obvious or very easy to see.
What is the verb phrase of this sentence?
My sister and I have seen eagles fly by.
Have seen
How does the author let you know Francis is exhausted? Quote accurately from the story to support your answer.
Then Francis picked Billy up and carried him piggyback, mile after mile, then yard after yard, and finally step after step." This shows he was running out of steam and could barely move.
Spell number 11 on spelling list.
texture
What is the meaning of undoubtedly?
never questioned, beyond doubt or debate
What are the present and past forms of be and have for this subject? (more than one answer)
The sailor
is, was, has and had
On pg. 643 The last four paragraphs have what in common?
What effect does the repetition have?
"He looked"
The repetition helps readers understand Francis's bad feeling. Everything looks bleak: The Comancheros are coming, the storm cloud is building, they are too far from the trees.
Spell number 20 on spelling list.
adventure
Give me a synonym for factor.
element.
What are the present and past forms of be and have for the subject.
My parents.
are, were, have and had
What clues on pg. 644 does the author give to show that the children are exhausted?
Lottie whispers "Ten more feet and I would have died."
Billy doesn't wake up when Francis drops him "Like a stone."
Spell number 8 on spelling list.
captain
What is an antonym for vain?
modest or successful
What is an interjection?
a short word or phrase that is not part of a full sentence.
How has the setting changed from earlier in the story?
How might this influence what happens, next?
At first the setting was hot and dry with no wind. Now a storm is blowing in.
The storm might help the children escape the Comancheros.
Spell number 23 on spelling list.
architecture
What would cause something to seep? Give an example of seep.
Write a complete sentence using an interjection with proper punctuation. Then identify the interjection in the sentence.
"Oh, My!" said the tourist, "What a beautiful waterfall!"
"Oh, My!" is the interjection in this sentence.
Why does Francis smile at the end of the story?
How knows the Comancheros won't be able to track them.
Spell number 24 on spelling list.
chieftain