Vocabulary
What does the word "chanced" mean?
risked
Spell the word _______
(Ms. Duncan knows the word from the spelling list)
preseason
not
What problem does Lupe have at the beginning of the story?
She is not good at sports
What is an adverb?
a word describing a verb
What does the word "quivering" mean?
shaking slightly; shivering
Spell the word ____
nontoxic
what does suffix "-ness" mean?
state of OR condition of
Why was Lupe's thumb swollen?
She broke her thumb while practicing and training for the marble championship.
What is the difference between compare and contrast?
Compare = point out the similarities
Contrast = point out differences
What is a synonym for the word "commotion"
disturbance
Spell the word ______
improvement
What does the word "nonmember" mean?
not a member
How does Lupe's family encourage her throughout the story?
They cheer her on during the championship OR her brother gives her tips on how to get better at marbles.
What part of speech is the word "quickly"?
Adverb
What word means:
The way of acting without thinking.
Instinct
Spell the word: ________
prearrange
What word means the "state of being dark"
darkness
What does perseverance mean?
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
What vocabulary word is the antonym for "happily"?
glumly
What does the vocabulary word "reluctantly" mean?
To do something unwillingly.
Spell the word: ______
fondness
Which word below contains the prefix "before"?
Prepare
Pressure
Persuade
Protest
prepare
Alfonso used this as an expression for how good Lupe is at marbles.
What does a strong topic sentence do in a paragraph?
introduce a main idea.