Vocabulary
a large business organization
corporation
What is the setting of a story?
The time and the place in which a story takes place.
To do well at marbles, Lupe had to strengthen her _________.
thumb
In which country does the news event take place?
the USA
Bees make what edible substance?
Honey.
someone who studies the way the physical world works
a physicist
_______________ explains why a character does certain things.
Character motivation
What motivates Lupe to practice playing marbles?
She wanted to be good at a sport.
What did the robots need to do for this years challenge?
Shoot a soft foam ball through a hole in a clear plastic wall.
How many days are in the month of May?
31
ideas or principles to explain how something works or why something happens
theories
A feeling of excitement about what is going to happen next is a piece of literature is called __________.
suspense
Who does Lupe beat at marbles in her own backyard?
Her brother and Alfonso, a neighbor.
The Arizona students who entered the robotics contest had to learn a lot about __________.
engineering / robotics / science / math
Mexico is in which continent?
North America.
large enough to be noticed or have an effect
considerable
"A man walked through the grass, unaware that the snake was creeping closer and closer." This is an example of ___________.
suspense
Why did the mayor congratulate Lupe?
For never missing a day of school.
Why was the team's 2004 win a "stunning upset"?
They were an underdog. Nobody thought they would win.
Herbivore means what?
An animal that only eats plants.
to succeed in getting something you want
attain
"Sarah felt butterflies in her stomach every time she saw him. If she could win the competition, she could finally get his attention!" This is an example of ________________.
character motivation
Who does Lupe thank at the end of the story?
Her thumb.
Thanks to their experience on the robotics team, many high school students from Carl Hayden High have had the opportunity to go on to ____________.
college / university
What is the third brightest object in the sky? (Hint: #1 is the sun and #2 is the moon.)