Vocabulary/Suffices
Fill in what's blank in the sentence with one of the vocabulary words.
mighty, majestic, marveled
The ____ dog was able to overcome the obstacle of jumping to the pool.
mighty
Which word on page 63 teaches that the story "Year of the Rat" is written in the first person point of view?
we, me, I, my
What are the three author's purposes.
Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.
What are some of the different figurative languages?
Personification, simile, metaphor, imagery, and hyperbole.
What is theme?
Theme is the main message, lesson, or moral of the story.
How does the prefix un change the following word?
unimportant
Not important
In the story Kitoto the Mighty, read page 80 and answers the question.
What major events move the plot along throughout this story?
The main character is introduced to a more powerful being, and that being tells him that there is something that is even more powerful.
What was the author's purpose in telling the reader about 'Terrible Things Can Happen To You' on p. 36 in Flora and Ulysses?
To show that impossible things can happen all the time such as a squirrel gaining super powers from a vacuum.
In the story of Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures.Reread paragraph 40 on page 28.
What part of paragraph 40 shows exaggeration through the use of hyperbole?
The last part of the paragraph, where he says that a squirrel's thought is repeated with slight variations "about six or seven thousand times a day," shows exaggeration.
The story Kitoto the Mighty, read page 90 again.What is the author's message or the lesson that can be learned from this folktale?
Even if someone is small in size and weak in strength, he can still become a powerful individual if he strives.
Which sentence on page 52 gives you a clue as to what heritage means?
"But we are beginning to learn our grandparents' language"
On page 64 in the story "The Year of the Rat?"
What is Pacy's conflict at this point in the story? How does Dad try to help her?
Pacy struggles to know how to decide between the things only she can want and the things she can actually try to achieve. Dad tells her that Pacy will have to find out on her own by getting to know herself.
In the poem Yes! We are Latinos on page 54.
What is the authors' purpose in writing this poem?
The purpose of Yes! We Are Latinos is to persuade to respect the cultures of other countries and students, learn other languages, etc.
Read the following sentence on page 39 of the story Flora and Ulysses: It was reflecting off the girl's glasses, making a halo of light around the girl's round head, setting the whole world on fire."
What does it mean that the author says this?
Ulysses sees Flora as a hero, savior at that moment.
What is the moral of the story in The Year of the Rat that the author was teaching to the readers?
Trust your dreams and your abilities.
Think of the prefix in. What does the word incorrect mean?
Not correct
In the story "Kitoto the Mighty" on page 84, what details show Kitoto's character change?
Kitoto states that he is the Emperor of the Savannah and has gone to 3 powerful beings despite being initially terrified of just a hawk. He is showing strength and never quit attitude now.
In the poem "Yes, we are Latinos" on page 56, what message does the author want to share with readers?
To respect people's identities and take the time to learn something as simple as how to say a name correctly.
What does the author say about Michael that he would rather get soaked on page 4?
He explains that Miguel didn't want to walk with Roger.
In the story Kitoto the Mighty pg.90. What did Kitoto learn about himself?
He can do things without being great and powerful like the beings he met before Kegigo.
What does the following bolded word mean using context clues?
"He looked at the wild and fierce waters and went in, relying on just himself, his courage and strength to get across."
Relying means trusting or depending on that person.
In the story of Kitoto the Mighty on page 87,
How does Kitoto's character change again when facing the "giant"? What is the reason for this change?
Once again, Kitoto introduces himself as, "Kitoto the Mouse, small and fragile". He was so frightened to meet this new being that he forgot to try to show his strength and power.
In the story of Kitoto the Magnificent on page 90. What was the reason for writing the story of Kitoto the Magnificent?
The author wrote the story to entertain readers about the story of Kitoto.
Read the last two sentences on page 26 of Flora and Ulysses: The Enlightened Adventures.
How do the words Poof and Fwump help understand the story?
They are sound effect words or examples of onomatopoeia, which help to imagine what it would sound like when the squirrel is sucked in.
How can you relate to the character Kitoto?
(Any experience relevant to Kitoto is correct)