Vocabulary
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Grammar
100
What does the word whispered mean?
Spoke softly
100
Julie's grandfather told Julie about Moishe, a goat that could do what? Use text evidence.
Answer: Leap across oceans and sing.
Text Evidence on page 130
100
How are Julie's grandparents DIFFERENT from one another?
Her grandmother tells the truth, but her grandmother adds untrue details.
100
Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct plural nouns.
We have several (tree) ___________________ in the backyard that need to be trimmed.
trees
200
What do you call a short period of time?
A moment
200
Why was Julie's grandmother afraid at Ellis Island? Use text evidence.
Answer: She would have to go back to Russia if a test showed she was sick.
Text Evidence on page 134
200
What lesson do you learn from the story?
Answer: Hard work is worth it.
200
Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct plural nouns.
My family has visited three different (city) ___________________ on this vacation.
cities
300
What is this called? Why?
This is called a photograph, because it is a picture taken by a camera.
300
Julie's grandmother said it was true that in Russia, she had done what? Use text evidence.
Answer: sewed for royalty
Text evidence on page 138
300
Where does the beginning of the story "The Castle on Hester Street," take place? Why?
Answer: Russia
Evidence inferred on page 129
300
Find the irregular noun in the sentence. Is it used correctly?
There are over one hundred sheep in the field.
Answer: sheep (used correctly)
400
This question has two different answers.
In the stories "Sailing to America" and "The Castle on Hester Street," it stated that after families _______, to the new country they had to be looked at closely before they could officially enter. What is another word for being "looked at closely?"
1. arrived
2. inspected
In the stories "Sailing to America" and "The Castle on Hester Street," it stated that after families arrived, to the new country they had to be looked at closely before they could officially. What is another word for being "looked at closely?"
400
What did Julie's grandmother say when she heard about the baby carriages? Use text evidence.
Answer: "Enough is enough. From now on I insist that Julie hear only the truth."
Text evidence on pages 139-140
400
If Julie's grandmother heard what Julie's grandfather sad at the end of the story, how would she feel? Why?
Answer: Upset
Text evidence inferred on pages 140 and 141
400
Identify the irregular noun. Is it used correctly?
We saw so many gooses while at the lake.
geese
500
When families move to a new country it is called ________. Often this decision is made because people see it as a good ______ to do something new with their lives. Because of the big move, families will travel with items that are _____ to them. Meaning they could be worth a lot of money.
1. Immigrating
2. Opportunity
3. Valuable
When families move to a new country it is called immigrating. Often this decision is made because people see it as a good opportunity to do something new with their lives. Because of the big move, families will travel with items that are valuable to them. Meaning they could be worth a lot of money.
500
Julie felt proud of her grandfather when she did what? Use text evidence.
Answer: saw a photograph of him standing next to a pushcart full of little buttons.
Evidence found on pages 137 and 138.
500
Why did Julie's grandparents leave their native country? Use text evidence.
Answer: They were treated poorly because they were Jews.
Text Evidence on page 132
500
Use collective nouns to complete this sentences.
A ______ of bees buzzed around their hive.
A group of dolphins are called a _______.
Fans of Taylor Swift are called _____.
1. swarm
2. pod
3. Swifties (fans)