exploring the languages, symbols, patterns, pictures in the text.

The temporary release of a prisoner

A strong desire to know or learn something

To walk in an awkward way

To bend forward and downward

To become limp from disease or lack of water

An area of ground

A small shop that sells groceries

A Native American village in the southwest U.S.A.

If one walks with an injury, they might ________.

Because the criminal demonstrated good behavior, they were released on ________.

The plant lacked water and care, and so it began to _______.

Darla would ________ page 12 of the book as support for her response.

In order to understand the true meaning of the book, Veronica did a thorough _____________ of each word and photo.

To observe the plant, the girl had to _________ down.

He bought a gallon of milk and some gummy worms from the _________.

The opposite of wilt

A synonym for small store

A synonym for land