What does the strange man do to help Ramona's family? Why does he do this?
He pays for their dinner at Whopperburger. He thinks they are a nice family and he is lonely, so he misses his own family.
100
What kind of house does Noah live in?
He lives in a sod house. It is dim, hot, and not in good condition.
100
"It is hard to _________ with her because she is blind and deaf."
communicate
100
Jack _______ tapped Allen's shoulder.
gently
200
What caused Helen to go blind and deaf?
She had a terrible sickness and high fever when she was a baby (nineteen months old).
200
What does the strange man in the restaurant ask Ramona? How does she feel about it?
He asks, "Have you been good to your mother?" She feels embarrassed and annoyed.
200
Name two chores that Noah has to do.
Fetch water, feed the chickens, and catch a snake.
200
"You stole $30,000, so I ______ you to 20 years in jail."
condemn
200
What is Braille?
It is a way for blind or deaf people to read and communicate by touch.
300
What are some things Helen did when she was an adult (after she learned to communicate)?
She helped other people and became an author and speaker.
300
What was Ramona's dad studying? Remember that he lost his job and was taking some classes instead.
He was studying the cognitive development of children (how kids think).
300
Why isn't Noah interested in learning to read?
He thinks it is not important and he doesn't have any books to read on the prairie. He likes to be outside.
300
Where can you buy candy, snacks, and drinks?
You can buy them from a vending machine.
300
Name two animals that are rodents.
mice, rats, squirrels
400
What was the first word that Helen was really able to understand?
Water! She finally understood when Annie held her hand under the spout and spelled "water" to her.
400
Why was Beezus upset with her parents? What happened?
Beezus wants to go to a sleepover party, but her parents won't let her because she always comes home in a bad mood.
400
What is Aunt Dora going to give Noah?
A trunk full of books.
400
Studying for tests makes me feel ________ and ________. I am so tired and angry.
exhausted and frustrated
400
Explain which story you liked best and why. :)
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500
What happened that finally made Helen's parents decide to get help for her?
She ruined her birthday cake and hurt herself by running into a bush outside.
500
Why were Ramona's parents angry on the rainy day?
Ramona's mom wanted her to clean her mom. Her dad was angry because he was trying to write and study, but they were so noisy.
500
Tell me about how Dora teaches Noah to read and makes him interested in learning.
They go outside together and she tells him about the plants and animals. He is surprised that she knows so much. She tells him he can learn everything if he reads books too.
500
John, sit down in your chair! Do not _______ around the room.
Sally, stop _________! Sit still, please.
roam
fidgeting
500
Can you act out the following words?
moan
shrug
fidget
slam