Vocab 1
The balloon began to ___________ when too much air was added.
burst
What helps us understand where the story takes place?
Setting
How does Amada feel when she learns her family's plan to move?
Worried, scared, etc
Compound or complex?
"I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain."
Compound
The magician performed an ________ trick that left everyone in awe.
amazing
Saying ________ to friends can be difficult when moving to a new place.
farewell
What does the prefix "over-" mean?
above or too much
Why does Amada's family need to move?
Her dad needs a job
Compound or complex?
Although it was raining, I decided to go outside.
Complex
The elephant is an _________ animal that can weigh several tons.
enormous
Many people find new ___________ when they move to a different place.
opportunities
From whose point of view is our story mostly told?
First person - Amada
What does Amada's grandmother give her?
A journal/diary
Add a FANBOY to this sentence.
The dog barked loudly, he scared the cat.
When faced with a problem, it’s important to ____________ it rather than ignore it.
Confront
The topic of _____________ is often discussed when people move to different countries.
immigration
When do you make predictions?
before, during, and after reading
Where does Amada's family stay when her father is in the US?
With relatives in Mexicali
Combine these into a compound sentence
She could go to the zoo. She could read a book.
She could go to the zoo, or she could read a book.
During the storm, the family gathered in a ___________ to stay warm.
huddle
The __________ had to leave their home because of the war.
refugee
What is the author's purpose in writing "My Diary from Here to There"
To inform
Why does only Amada's dad go to US at first?
They needed green cards
Combine these into a complex sentence.
I love to read books. They take me to different worlds.
I love to read books because they take me to different worlds.
The community decided to __________ the store until they treated everyone fairly.
boycott