Vocab Victory
This word means to suddenly say something without thinking, often by accident.
Blurted
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
If you come across something that is uncommon, what does that mean?
The item is not usual.
What color did the narrator use for the Pilgrims' hats?
Black
How did the narrator describe stuffing to Abuela?
Like candy in a pinata
This word means to admit that something is true after first denying it.
Conceded
This sentence is written in past tense: “She ran to the store.” What is the verb?
Ran
When you add the suffix –y to the word taste, what new word do you create?
Tasty
Who enthusiastically acted out the story of the first Thanksgiving?
Mrs. Echevarria
What compromise did Abuela make about the Thanksgiving meal?
Turkey and pork
This word describes a feeling of being extremely happy or joyful.
Ecstatic
This word can replace a noun in a sentence to avoid repetition. For example: “Samantha went to the park. ___ had fun.”
She
The bus driver got patient with me as I dug in my bag for correct change for the fare.
im-
What traditional American dish did the narrator want to introduce to his Thanksgiving celebration?
Turkey
What did the narrator's classmates not know about Thanksgiving dishes?
How to make them
This word means to make a firm decision or to find a solution to a problem.
Resolve
In the sentence, “The cat slept on the couch,” the predicate is:
slept on the couch
Complete the following sentence: If my homework is incomplete, that means it is
not complete
Why did the narrator want to celebrate a traditional American Thanksgiving?
to help his family understand American culture
Spanish word for "look"
mira
This dirty word describes a layer of dirt or grease, often hard to remove.
Grime
This type of sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.
Exclamatory
What root word means “life?”
Bio
What was Abuela's initial reaction to the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving?
Indifferent
large hats traditionally worn in Spain and Mexico
Sombrero