Year of the Rat
What does Dad mean when he says "he will turn into a snowman"?
He will be very cold.
What instruments do K-man and the narrator play in Jammin'?
Ukulele and Electric Guitar
Why is it important to monitor and clarify your reading?
So you can understand what you are reading.
When you are on a team you are ______ on your teammates to work hard and be a team player.
relying
What word means full of luck?
Lucky
Why does Dad share the story about the philosophers with Pacy?
To explain to her that only you know yourself.
In "Sandwich" how does the narrator show kindness?
She splits her sandwich with the new girl.
How are all the poem's in "Lend a Hand" about giving.
They all include stories of the narrators giving back to their community.
Silence can be tense and uncomfortable, it is
awkward
What suffix means "someone who does something"?
-er
What is a profession?
A job
What does "spread of warmth should have no bounds" mean?
Kindness and care do not have a limit.
What is the purpose of repeating phrases in poetry?
To emphasize what the author is trying to say.
Jen thinks we can surprise our brother but I have
doubts
What does the word angrily mean?
To do something in an angry way
The year of the tiger
Crowded, full
How does the Point of View change throughout Year of the Rat?
It begins in Third Person then changes to First.
I fall over a lot, I am
clumsy
What suffix would I add to paint, to say someone who paints?
-er
How is Pacy brave like a tiger?
She stands up for Dun Wei. She follows her dreams to be an illustrator and author.
What type of figurative language is "I almost felt sorry for my gloves."?
Personification and hyperbole
Red. Someone must buy the red garments for you for them to be considered lucky.
This New Years I will make more
resolutions
What word would mean full of clouds?
cloudy