SINGING YOUR BLUES AWAY
Explain at the beginning of the selection the meaning of what’s got you down.
why are you upset
pikachu said he_________his photo album, because it has photo's of his best friends.
treasure
prospect
sulk
treasure
who encourages them to practice in the kitchen?
mrs ordway
kevin told marc a _________ of photographers
were following him.
strummed
bunch
prospect
bunch
what is the selection mainly about?
two children who become best friends
what sentence in the beginning of the story describes fremont being sad?
but.. i'm beginning to feel invisible
in a bossy or commanding way?
imperiously
What causes Jane to worry about staying friends with Jack?
she has to move because of her mothers new job
noah _________ leo for his great singing.
bragged
applauded
strummed
applauded
What point of view is the selection told from?
an outside observer
Describe what Nathan’s parents are worried about.
unable to be seen?
invisible
what genre is the story singing your blues away?
drama
interfere?
to stop or block something from continuing or being done properly
why do other kids try to keep jack and jane away from each other?
they are jealous of jack and janes friendship
What can be inferred from the following dialogue?
“You guys should take that act on the road!”
they should play their music for others
the state in which someone or something is given extra attention or notice?
spotlight
name one way that Jack and Jane plan to stay friends?
they will write each other emails
a part considered in relation to the whole?
proportion
what event happens first?
the three bullies tease jack
What did Fremont suggest as a solution to his and Nathan’s problems?
they should perform a song at the soccer family picnic.
to move people or things apart?
separate
what 3 ways do jack and jane show their friendship?
jack shares his lunch with jane
jane cares for jack when he is sick
they play gamers together in the park
unnecessary or unwanted activity or excitement?
fuss
Explain how the author feels about friendship.
friendship, dear friendship, is more precious than gold