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Vocabulary Lesson 7
Vocabulary Lesson 8
The Harvest Birds/The Treasure
Kamishibai Man
Grammar
100
The outer parts or edges
border
100
well-known, as from repeated experience
familiar
100
Why does Juan want to have his own land?
It was his dream to be like his father and farm his own land.
100
When does the story take place?
A long time ago, when the television was first invented.
100
What is a series?
A list of three or more words.
200
an idea or suggestion about how to solve a problem
advice
200
to give off a loud noise
blast
200
What Deal does Juan make with Grandpa Chon?
If Juan is not successful in growing anything on his patch of land, he has to work for Grandpa Chon for free.
200
What does a Kamishibai man do? What things does he use?
He tells stories to children using painted cards and candies.
200
What do commas do?
they tell readers where to pause and make the meaning of a sentence clear.
300
to not be afraid to do something difficult or scary`
dare
300
the ability to stay calm and relaxed, especially when you have to wait for a long time or deal with something difficult
patience
300
What genre are The Harvest Birds and The Treasure?
Folktale
300
Why did Jiichan stop telling stories?
The television came out and the children came by less and less because they wanted to watch tv instead.
300
Is this sentence correct? Why or why not? Jack, Julie Ben Harry and Lisa went to the store.
Not correct. Should be: Jack, Julie, Ben, Harry, and Lisa went to the store.
400
to get something from someone else and plan to return or replace it later
borrow
400
to look at something with your mouth open due to surprise or wonder
gape
400
What lesson does The Treasure teach you?
You don't have to travel far from home to realize your treasure has been near you all the time.
400
Why does Jiichan decide to go back on his rounds after so many years?
He realizes how much he misses his work as a Kamishibai man.
400
"patience" is a concrete or abstract noun?
abstract
500
the way someone feels
mood
500
not being used; empty
vacant
500
What did Juan learn from the zanate birds?
To listen to nature and work hard for what you want.
500
What happened to Kamishibai artwork? What do we see it as today?
Kamishibai artists began making pictures for Japanese manga and anime movies.
500
Is "peace" an abstract or concrete noun?
abstract