Let's Read!
What was the name of Esperanza's uncle that wanted to marry Mama?
Tio Luis
Mr. Z groaned as he got up from the floor.
onomatopoeia
What should be included in an introduction?
Author, book title, chapter, gist of events
What does the word "exhilarate" mean?
To make someone feel very happy and excited
Who in my family is graduation high school?
Harrison
What fruit did Esperanza, Mama, and Hortensia hide under when sneaking out of Mexico?
Guavas
The curtain was waving to everyone every time the wind blew through the open window.
personification
Every main idea needs...
supporting details
What does the word "meticulous" mean
very careful and precise
What is my favorite game of all time?
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
What was the name of the scientist that explored the rainforest?
Meg Lowman
Her head was so full of ideas that it was ready to burst wide open.
hyperbole
When quoting, what do you always need to include
page number, who said it, and quotation marks
What does the word "vivid" mean?
Bright and clear
What is my favorite brand?
Kate Spade
How many children did Jackie Robinson have? (Bonus 100 points for each child you can name)
Jackie Jr, Sharon, David
Say a sentence with an idiom in it
answers vary
What is the main purpose of writing a summary?
To capture the main ideas and key details
What does the word "innovative" mean
Creative and original
What town am I from?
Hamden, CT
What was the name of Jackie Robinson's mother?
Mallie
Say a sentence with alliteration
answers vary
What is NOT important when writing a summary?
extra details and characters
What does the word "sufficient" mean
just enough
Who is Mrs. Buckley's favorite student
Everyone!