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Where did Erica want to go in the beginning of the story?

Seattle nature center

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What does explore mean?

to look around a place or to learn things

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how do you spell the real word that sounds like bcuz

because

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Where can you see what time it is?

The share table or the tv

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What is New Mexico's state flower?

The Yucca Flower

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Who are they going to visit in Arizona?

Grandpa Zack

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What is a guide?

A person who shows people around

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What does it mean to affect something?

To change it in some way

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What is intervention?

When Ms. Armstrong helps you with what you need and focuses on certain things for certain people. 

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What is the name of the galaxy we live in?

The milky way

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Why did the guide ask Erica to be her assistant the rest of the week?

She did so well guiding the tour while she was on the phone. 

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What does excited mean?

thrilled or looking forward to
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What does it mean to compare 2 things? 

comparison

comparing


When you compare people or things, you find out or point out how people or things are alike and how they are different.

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If someone is poking me with a pencil, what do I do first?

Ask them to stop or move away from them

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What is New Mexico's state capital?

Santa Fe

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Who else went to Arizona with Erica?

Her Mom and Dad

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What does favorite mean?

Liked better than others

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What does different mean?

not alike 

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Who are our classroom helpers?

Manuel and Daleyza

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How many days are in a year?

365

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Why was this story called "You Can't Climb a Cactus"?

Erica said "You Can't Climb a Cactus" when she was talking about how she wanted to go to Seattle where her and dad climbed trees and she didn't think there were any trees in Arizona and you can't climb a cactus.

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What does tour mean?

A visit to see things

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What is a region?

A region is any place, space, or area

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What are the ways you can pick something from the treasure box?
Beating your goal on your passage or being in the top 5 on Amira for minutes
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What is New Mexico's state bird?

The Roadrunner