Hairline Mistake
In the text, they mentioned the word confident.
What does confident mean?
Feeling sure of yourself, self-assured
What does the word damage mean?
physical harm done to something
What is a colony?
a group of people who come from the same country, or animals of the same type living closely together.
What does the word civilization mean in the text?
Civilization is what it is called when a group of people settle in one place and begin to use symbols to write down their language, and when they begin to make art, create a set of laws, and write down their history.
What does the word "blare" mean in the following sentence?
"A few of the adults stepped forward, but another voice blared out."
to sound loudly and harshly.
What does the word optimistic mean?
hopeful and positive about the future
What does the following word mean in the sentence below?
Luz glanced around the room and saw the entire class staring at her arm.
Take a brief or quick look
Francisco looked around. Their pet artetas, Spot and Rosie, had taken off again and were fluttering back and forth in the forest.
What does fluttering mean?
to fly with quick, light wing movements.
What question does Kristen ask shortly after waking up?
"Where am I?"
How does Crystal help Chloe use her powers?
She gives her a push with her mind.
Why is Andre upset about his new haircut?
His regular barber wasn’t available and the new one cut his hairline too far back
How did Luz feel about talking to other students and handing out flyers in the hallway?
anxious
What animal do Francisco and Katie encounter at the beginning of this story?
a needle dog
Where does the story take place?
a jungle in the Southern Hemisphere
What happens after Chloe takes off Sunil’s blindfold?
Crystal and Sunil use their powers to trap the Naviway woman and take her phone.
When does this story take place?
before Andre’s 13th birthday party
Based on this text, how could Luz’s best friend, Lavonne, be described?
as supportive and good at talking to other
What do Francisco and Katie learn about the cavern based on their artetas’ behavior?
They learn that the cavern is a place the artetas most likely come often.
Read these sentences from the text.
“Then reality hit Kristen as she realized that she was looking at a jungle, instead of her suburban home. She sat up abruptly, suddenly awake, her heart pounding with the rush of adrenaline.”
Based on this evidence, what conclusion can be made?
Kristen feels panicked.
Read the following sentences from the text.
“'Wait!' Crystal demanded. She stared at the office door frame. There was a crunching noise and the metal frame bent. [...]
Chloe flew down the stairs while Sunil, hurrying after her, pointed to the ceiling behind them, causing it to buckle and collapse, raining debris down on the adults who were following them.”
What can you conclude about Crystal and Sunil’s use of their powers from this information?
They are trying to slow down the people chasing them.
Read the following sentences from the text.
“’A Black man’s hairline is his crown,’ Andre said solemnly. ‘It’s what makes him a King.’
‘I taught you that!’ Randy retorted. ‘And as your big brother, I’m going to fix it, because I can’t let you show up at your big party with a hairline pushed so far back it's in prehistoric times.’
Andre pulled a face, then smirked. ‘That was kinda funny… I guess. So what can we do?’ Andre replied, softening.”
What conclusion can you draw about Andre and Randy’s relationship from this evidence?
Randy helps Andre feel better in a stressful situation by lightening the mood through humor.
What is the main theme of this story?
People may not know there is an issue that they can help fix, so it is important to communicate your needs
What is the theme of this story?
Staying calm in scary situations can help you work through problems.
What is the main idea of this story?
Kristen wakes up in a jungle and discovers she is on a reality television survival show.
What is the main theme of this text?
Working in a team can make you stronger than working alone.