Inferences
Why does the narrator of "The Drive-In Movies" decide to be "extra good" on Saturday?
He wants to go to the movies that night.
What is one reason the car wax job turns out badly?
The boys run out of wax
At the end of "The Drive-In movies", why do you think the narrator rubs his "watery eyes"?
He is trying to stay awake.
What is a possessive noun?
A noun that shows ownership.
"The Drive-In Movies" is told from first point point of view. This means the person telling the story is _____ the story.
Inside
Which of the following words BEST describes the narrator?
lazy, hardworking, silly, impatient
hardworking
What does the narrator do when the bee stings his foot?
cry, hobbles inside to get ice, pulls out the string and packs his foot with mud, wraps his foot in an old sock
pulls out the sting and packs his foot with mud
As you read, what should you do AFTER you make a prediction?
Keep reading to check your prediction
Which plural noun is used CORRECTLY?
boxes, feets, sockes, sandwichs
boxes
The narrator of "The Drive-In Movies" tells the story from first person point of view, who is the narrator?
Gary, the author
In "The Drive-In Movies" which does the narrator NOT do?
weed the garden, fix his mother breakfast, take out the garbage, wash clothes
Wash clothes
"I blamed Rick and he blamed me. Debra stood at the window, not wanting to get involved. Now, not only would we not go to the movies, but Mom would surely snap a branch from the plum tree and chase us around the yard. "
What does this passage lead you to predict?
Mom will be mad, and they won't go to the movies.
Which italicized word is used INCORRECTLY?
The national anthem is the prelude to many sporting events.
The children winced in happiness over the new puppy.
winced
"I was sweaty hot", is a statement from what point of view?
First Person