Vocab
What does the word tense mean?
Nervous
What is a noun?
Give an example.
A person, place, or thing.
Dog, Trail, Tree, Desk.
Why are Beezus and Romona behaving so well at the beginning of the story?
They hope it will make their parents forget the girls' promise to make dinner.
What does Beezus mean when she says she can't stand touching raw meat?
She does not like touching the meat.
Good Readers set a _____________ before reading.
purpose
Fun, Happy
What is an adjective?
Give an example.
A word used to describe a noun.
Pretty, Funny, Happy, Tall.
How do the girls feel Sunday morning?
Worried
What does Ramona mean when she says we're slaving out here?
We're working hard.
Good readers take ___________ from the story to support the author's purpose.
Details.
What does the word remarked mean?
Said
Which of our vocab words could replace the word happy?
Merry
Why do Ramona and Beezus think their parents are mean?
They make the girls cook dinner.
Why do the girls light candles?
To make the food look better
Use clues from the text/illustrations
What does the word cross mean?
annoyed
Which word could replace the word clean?
a) cheerful
b) outing
c) spotless
d) wash
c) spotless
Why do the girls think about making something bad for dinner?
They do not want their parents to ask them to cook again.
How does Mr.Quimby feel during dinner?
Surprised that the food is good
fiction
non fiction
informational
mystery
biography
What does the word ingredients mean?
The foods used to make a dish
Grandma and Grandpa dote on the new baby.
What does the phrase dote on mean?
a) clean
b) happy
c) journey
d) love
love
What does Beezus mean when she says little specks?
spices
How do Beezus and Ramona feel during dinner?
Thankful that their parents seem to like the food.
Why is it important to read every day?