Unit 3 Week 1 Reading/Vocabulary

Which word means high interest; excitment?

• enthusiasm

• shattered

• reassuring

• encompass

• inseparable

Which word means broken into many small pieces; damaged or destroyed?

• enthusiasm

• shattered

• reassuring

• encompass

• inseparable

Which word means giving comfort; reminding someone not to worry?

• enthusiasm

• shattered

• reassuring

• encompass

• inseparable

Which word means surround or completely cover?

• enthusiasm

• shattered

• reassuring

• encompass

• inseparable

Which word means never apart; unable to be split up?

• enthusiasm

• shattered

• reassuring

• encompass

• inseparable

Why is Amalia upset in the beginning of the story?

• She had a fight with her friend Martha.

• She cannot visit her grandmother anymore.

• Her friend Martha is moving to away to California.

• She is moving away from her grandmother in Chicago.

How would you describe Abuelita’s family?

• They all live near Chicago so they can be close to each other.

• They live in different places but keep in touch by writing to each other.

• They live in many places and have lost touch with each other over time.

• They all plan to move back to Mexico someday so they can see each other.

What does Abuelita plan to add to her cards to remind her children of their good times in Chicago?

• a photograph

• an autumn leaf

• a piece of candy

• a copy of a poem

Why does Abuelita show the cards to Amalia?

• She wants to help Amalia forget her sadness about Martha leaving.

• She wants Amalia to help her write to everyone for the holidays.

• She wants Amalia to understand that she will also move away someday.

• She wants to help Amalia find a way to keep communicating with Martha.

What will Amalia most likely do after the events in the selection?

• She will write cards to Martha.

• She will try to make new friends.

• She will write letters to her family.

• She will ask if Martha can stay with her.