Vocabulary Definitions
Vocabulary Sentences
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
100
Crawled
Crept
100
The _______ are covered with leaves.
vines
100
In this book a fiesta is a ___________.
party
100
Gorda, Linda, and Blush Bottom are the names of what?
Juana's Pumpkins
100
How can you tell Old Juana is not made at Foolish Fernando at the end of the story?
She promises to teach him how to grow pumpkins.
200
An object worn on the head as a sign of honor
Crown
200
We have a big parade each year in my ____________.
village
200
What problem does Foolish Fernando have?
He wants to win the pumpkin crown.
200
Why does Toro run away from Fernando?
Toro is embarrassed by Fernando.
200
This book is most like a __________.
Folktale
300
Plants or stems that grow along the ground or climb by clinging to something.
vines
300
The king has a sparkling ___________ on his head.
crown
300
Why is Fernando not proud of Old Juana?
She grows the best pumpkins
300
On the night before the fiesta, what does Fernando do?
Cut Juana's pumpkins.
300
How can you tell that Foolish Fernando is sorry he stole the pumpkins?
Foolish Fernando tells Old Juana he is sorry.
400
A group of houses in the country.
village
400
We ________ down the path so nobody would see us.
crept
400
Why does Fernando put on a dress and a straw hat?
He thinks they will help him to grow the best pumpkins.
400
Why does Old Juana cut her pumpkin vines after the pumpkins are gone.
They will prove someone stole her pumpkins.
400
What secret will Old Juana teach to Foolish Fernando?
How to grow prize-winning pumpkins.
500
Talked in a bragging manner.
boasted
500
"I made the best pie ever!" she _____________.
boasted
500
Juana plants her seeds very carefully. What does Fernando do?
Scatters his seeds
500
How are Juana's vines different from Fernando's?
Juana's vines are big and strong.
500
The crowd chants "Viva Juana!" because they are ___________.
A. Mad at Juana B. Sorry for her C. Calling for her D. Proud of her