Rules - Chapter 13-14

SUMMARY

Which three phrases best summarize Chapters 13-14?

• no attention from dad, swimming at the pond, an invitation to the dance

• picking tomatoes, selecting the right swimsuit, Ryan arrives

• Kristi calls, scary fish, decorating for the dance

• new words for Jason, The Fisherman and His Wife, touching the pond bottom

CHARACTER

Which word best describes Catherine’s feelings about Kristi’s friendship?

• nervous

• confused

• sneaky

• annoyed

CONTEXT CLUES

With jean shorts over my bathing suit, my favorite beach towel draped around my neck, sunscreen lathered, and flip-flops on, I’m ready.

The word lathered most likely means _____.

• prepared to do something

• to loosely place or hang something to

• stir or mix ingredients until they are soft and smooth

• covered up with

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

“Plunging forward, my chest and shoulders scream with the shock of cold.”

Which type of figurative language is used?

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

SEQUENCING

What event happened FIRST?

• Kristi asks Catherine if she wants to go to the dance.

• Catherine asks Dad if they can go do something special.

• Catherine runs around the yard to help think of words for Jason’s album.

• Catherine and Kristi go to the pond to swim.

SEQUENCING

What event happened LAST?

• Kristi asks Catherine if she wants to go to the dance.

• Catherine asks Dad if they can go do something special.

• Catherine runs around the yard to help think of words for Jason’s album.

• Catherine and Kristi go to the pond to swim.

INFERENCE

Why doesn't Catherine explain to Kristi who Jason is?

• she doesn't have enough time to explain

• she is embarrassed