U5W1 Wonders

Match the following vocab words with their definition.

• bouquet

• a strong feeling

• encircle

• a gathering of picked flowers

• emotion

• to say or put into words

• express

• to form a circle around

Match the following vocab words with their definitions.

• sparkles

• shines and gives off light; glitters

• fussy

• to spin or turn rapidly in a circle

• portraits

• pictures of someone

• whirl

• picky; hard to please

Which of the following is NOT an emotion?

• appetite

• hate

• love

• sorrow

According to the story, how are people and flowers ALIKE?

• Each one is pretty.

• Each one smells good.

• Each one can dance in his or her own way.

• Each one comes in a special size and shape.

What does Luisa plan for Mama?

• a surprise dance party

• a surprise birthday party

• a surprise retirement party

• a surprise day off from work

Why does Luisa ask Mama to try on her prettiest dress?

• so she can practice dancing

• to take her picture for the party

• to get ready to go out to dinner

• to trick her into getting ready for a party

What sentence from the story tells you how Mama changed?

• “You did, Lulu-belle,” Mama says.

• Mama doesn’t move and she doesn’t answer.

• The moment Mama turns on the light, music fi lls the World.

• Then she looks deep into Luisa’s eyes, and Luisa sees that Mama’s eyes are no longer far away

Based on what you read, what will Mama likely do more?

• Dance

• throw parties

• wear her prettiest dress