Vocabulary
making pointed
What does the word afternoon mean?
the time between night and noon
What does Geraldine mean when she says that Glenmae decided to weave her into a rug?
Glenmae will use Geraldine's wool to weave a rug.
watching Glenmae dip and dye the wool
Marsha _____ a cold yesterday.
has, had, have
had
What does delicious mean?
tasty
Dad took a left on the ramp leading to the highway. What does highway mean?
a road raised above the ground
What does Glenmae do to the wool before she spins it?
She cuts it, washes it, and combs it
What must Glenmae do before she is ready to use the loom?
wrap yarn around two poles
Kelton ___ his homework last night.
do, did, does
did
My cousin wants to dye her shirt bright orange. What does dye mean in this sentence?
to change the color of something
Mom put chips, an apple, and a milk in my lunchbox. What does lunchbox mean?
Why does Glenmae comb the wool before she spins it?
to remove twigs and burrs
What will a reader most likely think after reading this story?
that making a Navajo rug takes a lot of work
I still ___ my farm work before school each day.
did, do, does
do
She watched the dancers and duplicated their moves. What does duplicated mean?
copied
What is a fishbowl?
a big tank where fish can live
it is wool from a goat
How does Geraldine feel at the end of the story?
proud that she is a part of Glenmae's rug
Our family ____ a plane to catch ten minutes from now.
had, has, have
has
There were strands of hair all over the barber shop. What does strands mean in this sentence?
pieces
What is a raincoat?
a covering that keeps you dry in wet weather
Why does Glenmae dip the yarn in the dye over and over again?
to make the yarn darker
What is the conclusion of these details?
1. Glenmae thinks Geraldine eats too much
2. Geraldine eats all the plants Glenmae collects for dye.
3. Geraldine is afraid that Glenmae will be angry after going to the store.
Glenmae got angry when Geraldine ate her bucket of plants
A year ago, I ____ only one brother.
had