Unit 3 Week 2 Sixth Grade Wonders

Front

What is the setting of 'Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy'?

Back

coastal town of Maine in 1911

Front

What does the vocabulary word 'recoiled' mean?

Back

to fall back suddenly in fear or shock

Front

Fill in the blank: The band ______ to Albany once a year.

Back

travels

Front

What does the vocabulary word 'vastness' mean?

Back

something that is very large

Front

What is the theme of 'Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy'?

Back

people can find the strength to overcome challenges

Front

Define 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

Front

What is a 'setting' in a story?

Back

The time and place where the story occurs.

Front

What does 'vocabulary' refer to?

Back

The set of words known and used by a person.

Front

What is the purpose of a 'summary'?

Back

To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

Front

What does 'context' mean in literature?

Back

The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.