Vocabulary from Chapters 1-3

Where is the basement?

What is the meaning of the word 'satisfying'?

• pleased, happy, content.

• angry, upset, discontent.

• confused, puzzled, uncertain.

• bored, uninterested, indifferent.

Where is the 'ceiling'?

• up

• down

• to the left

• to the right

What is the meaning of the word 'boogie board'?

• a short type of surfboard you ride on your stomach.

• a type of dance move.

• a musical instrument.

• a type of skateboard trick.

What is the meaning of the word 'Pedestrians'?

• People who are walking.

• Vehicles on the road.

• Cyclists on a path.

• Animals crossing the street.

What is the meaning of 'Lull'?

• A loud noise

• A quiet time after something busy

• A type of music

• A type of storm

Sort the figurative language into the positive or negative connotations.

Groups:

(a) positive :)

,

(b) negative :(

• Her insides felt like a runny egg.

• her heart leaped

• sinking heart

• Evan was hatching a plan

• The bats in his chest her going crazy!

I was ​ (a)   by the cockroach ​ (b)   in my hutong so I can to call for help!

• disgusted
• humiliated
• infestation
• pedestrian

Why do you think Megan agreed to do the lemonade stand with Jessie? (more than one correct answer)

• She loves lemonade stands!

• She wants to make money.

• She hopes to see Evan

• She thinks Jessie is the coolest kid in 4th grade.

What does 'Discarded' mean?

• Kept

• Thrown away or no longer needed

• Recycled

• Stored