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Choose the word group that has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
I am proud of my family's heritage.
clothing and houses
culture and traditions
honesty and business
opinions and possessions
Choose the word group that has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
The immigrants opened an Italian restaurant.
people who enjoy cooking
people who own businesses
people who enjoy helping other people
people who come to live in another country
Choose the word group that has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
After they found out about the broken vase, John's parents wanted to interview all of the children.
give an unexpected gift
give a harsh punishment to
create new rules to be followed by
get information by asking questions
Choose the word group that has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
Students need permission to go on the field trip.
the act of following the rules
the act of leaving school
the approval to do something
the asking of a question to an adult
Choose the word group that has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence.
Joshua was excited for the arrival of his little sister.
the act of coming to a place
the act of a person running away
the way one family member cares for another
the way one person tells another about an even
What class does Grace not like?
English
PE
Math
Chinese
Eric wants to get Chinese food. Lindsey wants to get Mexican food. But Marcy is on the fence.
What does it mean that Marcy in on the fence?
She was sitting on a fence.
She wanted Chinese food.
She couldn't decide between the two foods.
She wanted Mexican food.
What does it mean to be a spring chicken?
You are very old
You are young
You like springtime
You take care of chickens
What did the law say about Chinese immigrants, when Grandma Mei came to America?
Chinese people could not be American citizens
All Chinese immigrants had to go to Angel Island.
No Chinese people were allowed in America
Chinese people were welcomed in America
How long did Grandma Mei have to stay at Angel Island?
1 week
2 years
2 weeks
1 year
Hold your horses! The cookies are still too hot to eat.
What is meant by hold your horses?
To keep the horses back.
To wait.
The horses want the cookies.
The cookies are only for horses.
What food do Grandma Mei and Grace think is the best?
eggs and rice
pasta
hamburgers
Chicago pizza
Why did Wendi and Grace want their grandparents to meet?
They may have been at Angel Island together.
They were from the same village in China
They were related to each other.
They already knew each other.
Why did Grace have to go to Chinese school?
Everyone in her family spoke Chinese.
She was going to visit China.
It was part of her heritage.
So she could be friends with Wendi
What are stage directions?
The words that the characters speak
They tell what the scene is like and what the characters are doing.
They tell who all the characters are.
The tell the end of the story.
Where did Grandma Mei's family settle down once they were allowed to leave Angel Island?
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Miami
People who come to live in another country are called
winter texans
farmers
immigrants
tourists
A formal meeting where one or more person questions another person
interview
arrival
permission
heritage
The students cheered the arrival of the school mascot. Which of the following is the best meaning of the word arrival.
a formal approval to do something
a meeting where a person questions another
the act of coming to a place
people who come to live in another country
The family or cultural history and traditions that are passed down through the years is a family's -
arrival
permission
interview
heritage
If your parents give you permission to go to the movies -
you can't go watch the movie
they gave you the approval to go watch it
you have to stay home
you have to ask someone else
What is the genre of this story?
Fantasy
Drama
Fiction
Realistic Fiction
What story elements are used in this story?
paragaphs
cause and effect
characters, setting, dialogue, and stage directions
Magic
Where can you find a list of characters in a drama?
The Title
Character Box
Dialogue
Stage directions
Where is the setting of the story?
Chicago and Wendi's home
Chicago and the park
China and Grace's home
Grace's school, and Grace's house
What does it mean to be a spring chicken?
someone old
someone who likes springtime
someone young
someone who likes chickens
What is the problem in the story?
Grace doesn't like school and wants to go to China
Grace feels she doesn't need any more friends
Grace doesn't have time to learn Chinese because school takes a lot of time
Grace doesn't want to learn Chinese because she thinks it's only for old people
What are people who come to another country called?
immigrant
visitor
friendly
neighbors
What does the Chinese saying "wan shi kat you nan" mean?
All things are difficult before they are easy
Better laugh than worry
Money makes all things better
All things are better with a good education
What are stage directions?
The words a character speaks
Who the characters are
Tells what the setting is and what the characters are doing
Tells the end of the story
What did Grandma Mei mean by "We just don't want you to forget that you're both."
She wanted grace to remember she likes both Chinese and American food
She wanted grace to appreciate both her Chinese and American heritage.
She wanted Grace to go to both American and Chinese school.
She wanted Grace to learn Chinese because she things it is beautiful to speak both.
smaller divisions of the action in a play, movie, opera, or book.
Drama
Scenes
Heritage
immigrants
people who come to live in another country.
Drama
Scenes
Heritage
immigrants
is a story written to be acted out for an audience.
Arrival
Drama
Heritage
Permission
family or cultural history and traditions that are passed down through the years.
Drama
Scenes
Heritage
immigrants
a formal meeting where one or more persons question another person.
Chinese
Recipe
interview
Frowning
formal or official approval to do something
Permission
Recipe
interview
Frowning
the act of coming to a place
Cure
Recipe
Arrival
Frowning
any substance used in treating disease or illness.
Cure
Recipe
Arrival
Frowning
disapproving or disliking
Chinese
Recipe
Arrival
Frowning
relating to China or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
Leftovers
Recipe
Chinese
Frowning
Food remaining from a previous meal.
Leftovers
Recipe
Chinese
Frowning
a set of instructions for making something, especially food.
Permission
Frowning
Recipe
Leftovers
Grace’s mom is a/an _________________
teacher
plumber
doctor
When she came home, Grace's mom was ______________
hungry
excited
sleepy
Grace’s mom was excited because ______________________
she met a new friend
she discovered a cure for common cold
she had a day off
The new family had a daughter, the same age as Grace. Her name is ______________
Sarah
Wendi
Lizzy
Wendi started learning English when she was ______
2
3
4
8
Wendi’s dad was born in _____________
New York
Chicago
Tokyo
Why was Grace upset in Scene 1 of the play?
She does not like learning Chinese.
Her father is moving back to China.
She has to help the new girl at school.
She cannot have Chicago pizza for dinner.
Grandma teaches Grace about her heritage. What does heritage mean?
a person’s family history and background
the study of ancient people and their cities
a place where people prepare to enter a country
a traditional game or other way of spending time
Why do the American officials ask Grandma and her family so many questions on Angel Island?
to learn if everyone in the family knows where Chicago is
to find out if the family already knows how to speak English
to know what kind of house the family lived in back in China
to figure out if family members are really related to each other
How does Grace feel at the end of the play?
excited about being both Chinese and American
frustrated because she and Grandma do not get along
unsure about the possibility of learning Chinese and English
excited because she is moving back to China with Grandma
What happens when Grace meets Wendi?
They get lost.
They have a fight.
They become friends.
They scare each other.
Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
I am proud of my family’s heritage.
clothing and houses
culture and traditions
honesty and business
opinions and possessions
Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
After they found out about the broken vase, John’s parents wanted to interview all of the children.
give an unexpected gift to
give a harsh punishment to
create new rules to be followed by
get information by asking questions to
Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
The immigrants opened an Italian restaurant.
people who enjoy cooking
people who own businesses
people who enjoy helping other people
people who come to live in another country
Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.
In the sentence below, what does the word arrival mean?
Joshua was excited for the arrival of his little sister.
the act of coming to a place
the act of a person running away
the way one family member cares for another
the way one person tells another about an event
Directions: Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.
Students need permission to go on the field trip.
the act of following the rules
the act of leaving the school
the approval to do something
the asking of a question to an adult
What is the authors purpose for writing Grace and Grandma?
To entertain the readers with a story of a girl and her grandma.
To explain to the readers how to learn Chinese.
To describe how Chinese food tastes.
To persuade the readers to listen to the stories that their grandma tells.
At the beginning of the story how does Grace feel about learning Chinese?
She doesn't see a point to learning it and thinks it is the language that only older people speak.
She loves learning to speak Chinese and can't wait to speak it with her friends.
She thinks Chinese is easy to learn.
She thinks that Chinese is important to learn.
When Grandma first came to this country how did she feel about being here?
She didn't want to be here and wanted to stay in China.
She loved it more than where she used to love.
She thought that being here was boring.
She wanted to only stay for a vacation instead of living here.
Where did all of the Chinese immigrants have to go?
Angel Island
New York
The Statue of Liberty
Immigrant Island
Wendi is going to help Grace...
learn Chinese.
learn how to play four square.
make more friends that also speak Chinese.
learn English.
Grandma teaches Grace about her heritage. What does heritage mean?
a person’s family history and background
the study of ancient people and their cities
a place where people prepare to enter a country
a traditional game or other way of spending time
Why do the American officials ask Grandma and her family so many questions on Angel Island?
to learn if everyone in the family knows where Chicago is
to find out if the family already knows how to speak English
to know what kind of house the family lived in back in China
to figure out if family members are really related to each other
What happens when Grace meets Wendi?
They get lost.
They have a fight.
They become friends.
They scare each other.
How does Grace feel at the end of the play?
excited about being both Chinese and American
frustrated because she and Grandma do not get along
unsure about the possibility of learning Chinese and English
excited because she is moving back to China with Grandma
Why didn't Grace want to learn Chinese?
She wanted to learn French instead.
She didn't have time.
She thought it was too hard.
She preferred to play with her friends.
What is the setting of the story?
At the city park
At Grace's house
At Wendi's house
At Mom's work
What happened to Grandma when she moved to America?
She and her family quickly settled in.
She made many friends at Angel Island.
She was separated from her parents.
She and her family were held at Angel Island for 2 weeks.
How did Grandma's talk help Grace?
It made her realize that she should listen to her parents
It reminded her that she had to respect her Grandmother.
It made her realize that Grandmas know best.
It helped her understand what Wendi must be going through
How are Grace and Wendi similar?
One speaks Chinese better than the other.
They both just moved from China
Both of their moms are doctors.
They both speak Chinese very well.
What are stage directions?
the words that the characters speak
they tell what the scene is like and what the characters are doing
they tell who the characters are
they tell the end of the story
What does Grandma mean when she says she's not a spring chicken?
She is not young.
She is not old.
She is like a chicken.
She takes care of chickens.
Where did Grandma Mei's family settle down once they were allowed to leave Angel Island?
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Miami
Why does Grace have to take Chinese?
She is moving to China
She lives in China
Everyone in her family speaks Chinese
Grace chose to take Chinese on her own.
What did the law say about Chinese immigrants, when Grandma Mei came to America?
Chinese people could not be American citizens
All Chinese immigrants had to go to Angel Island.
No Chinese people were allowed in America
Chinese people were welcomed in America
How long did Grandma Mei have to stay at Angel Island?
1 week
2 years
2 weeks
1 year
Where did Grandma Mei's family settle own once they were allowed to leave Angel Island?
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Miami
What food do Grandma Mei and Grace think is the best?
eggs and rice
pasta
hamburgers
Chicago pizza
What game did Wendi ask Grace to help her understand?
Basketball
Frisbee
Baseball
Four Square
Why did Wendi and Grace want their grandparents to meet?
They may have been at Angel Island together.
They were from the same village in China
They were related to each other.
They already knew each other.
Why was Wendi's grandfather having a Chinese feast?
To celebrate Wendi's family coming to America.
To celebrate a Chinese holiday.
It was Wendi's birthday
Her grandfather was getting married
What does the Chinese saying "wan shi kat you nan" mean?
All things are difficult before they are easy
Better laugh than worry
Money makes all things better
All things are better with a good education
What did Grandma Mei mean by "We just don't want you to forget that you're both."
She wanted grace to remember she likes both Chinese and American food
She wanted grace to appreciate both her Chinese and American heritage.
She wanted Grace to go to both American and Chinese school.
She wanted Grace to learn Chinese because she things it is beautiful to speak both.
Synonym word of threat
Danger
Protect
Safety
The Havasupai live at the bottom of a ______.
canyon
well
hill
lake
What does the word occasions mean in this sentence?
On special occasions, our family celebrates together.
vacations
days
events
appointments
What is the opposite of extreme?
unusual or expected
exciting
extra hot
normal
What is another meaning of herd in this sentence?
The cowboys will herd the cattle into the corral.
To feed
To groom
To move a group of animals
To listen to
What is the meaning of provide?
To sell something
To give or offer
To receive
To offer a solution
Choose the answer that has about the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence. She likes to participate in extreme sports.
not normal
completely safe
a group or team
outdoor
The Sami call people who herd reindeer _____________
boazovázzi
Afar
sapmi
Boazovázzi means ________________________
reindeer walkers
dog walkers
The Sami call people who herd reindeer _____________
boazovázzi
Afar
sapmi
The herders used to follow the reindeer by foot or on skis.
True
False
The herders now use snowmobiles to herd their reindeer.
True
False
Reindeer provide the Sami with meat, hides, and antlers.
True
False
Reindeer provide the Sami with meat, hides, and antlers.
True
False
The Sami don’t use the reindeers except for milk.
True
False
Reindeer antlers are sold to __________________
Japan
Italy
China
Reindeer antlers are sold to China because many Chinese people believe the antlers have medicinal properties.
True
False
Reindeer cannot be milked like cows.
True
False
Reindeer can be trained to pull sleds; larger species can be ridden like horses.
True
False
Reindeer bones were made into tools, such as needles and knives.
True
False
The Sami still live in cone-shaped tents called _____________
aris
lavut
sapmi
The shape of the lavut is ___________
cone
round
square
A lavut can stand winds that are 90 miles an hour.
True
False
The top of each lavut is open to let out the smoke from large fires.
True
False
The traditional Sami clothing is called a _____________
lavut
skirt
gakti
square buttons on a gakti means a person is ______________
single
married
divorced
If a person is not married their gakti buttons will be a _______________ Shape
round
square
oval
A regular place would feel strange to a person used to living in an extreme place.
True
False
Extreme places are a sign that human beings can adapt to harsh living conditions.
True
False
extreme
great or extraordinary
normal
cold
imagine
paint
create, or visualize a picture in your head
important
occasions
important or special events
often
normal
canyon
cartoon
forest
a deep valley with steep sides
emerald
a green stone
ring
landform
survive
danger
to stay alive
surface
evaporated
a liquid is heated and changed to a gas
escape
rain
What purpose do Text Features have in an informational text?
Support Information
Add information
Emphasize information
All answer choices are correct.
What purpose do headings have in a text?
it organizes the title
helps the readers understand what the section will be about
helps define key vocabulary
Mentions the main characters
Which of the following forms of transportation is an example of how to reach Supai? 5
Car
Bus
Train
Helicopter
Currently, what is the most important form of making an income in Supai? 9
Farming
Hunting
Tourism
Camping
Which of the following was not a problem for the Havasupai?
The farmlands were becoming scarce.
The canyon would flood.
Many visitors would damage the campgrounds.
Their closest neighbors were many hours away.
What does the author mean by "They are said to feel like a tornado in an oven!"?
The winds are strong and hot.
The winds are calm and hot.
You can bake a tornado in the oven.
The Afar use oven to cook.
Which of the following earn money by selling salt?
Afar People
Havasupai People
Sami People
Europeans
Some students enjoy_______ sports, they love to feel the thrill of danger.
extreme
radical
intense
All answer choices are correct
Many Mexican immigrants_____the dangerous lands of Texas.
roam
spectacular
extreme
sensational
Extreme sports are activities that are -
wonderful or beautiful
far from normal or average
safe and calm
an area of land
We live in the southern -
region
district
state
extreme
The sugar attracts ants and bees to the picnic. In this sentence, attracts means -
distract away from
something wonderful or beautiful
interest or brings forward
repels and sends away
to go to or be present at
attend
spectacular
anticipate
concerned
to give advanced thought; to foresee
attend
anticipate
attracts
extreme
anxious or worried
attracts
concerned
extreme
transport
carry or move from one place to another
transport
attracts
region
anticipate
In our _____________________ of the United States, hurricanes
occur frequently.
region
concerned
spectacular
attend
I was _______________________________ about the upcoming
STAAR test.
concerned
spectacular
extreme
attracts
My mom told me my grades were __________________________
so I could get anything I wanted as a prize.
extreme
spectacular
concerned
attracts
His bad behavior was so ________________________ that Mrs. Lara suspended him for three days.
region
concerned
extreme
attracts
It is important that we _____________________________ school
everyday!
attracts
anticipate
attend
region
Honey _____________________________ lots of flies and bees.
transport
anticipate
attracts
attend
My teacher tries to _______________________ what kinds of
problems we will have on every math skill.
transport
anticipate
attracts
spectacular
We used a wheel barrow to __________________________ the
soil from one area of our yard to the other.
transport
region
extreme
concerned
Let's meet some people living in ___________, far from normal, places.
extreme
attracts
region
transport
There are also four _________ waterfalls that tumble down into the canyon.
attracts
spectacular
region
transport
The famous canyon ____________ more than 20,000 visitors per year.
extreme
spectacular
attracts
region
This __________ looks like a different planet. It is one of the hottest spots on Earth.
region
transports
extreme
attracts
The camels and donkeys __________ amole into the cities.
extreme
transport
region
attracts
She likes to participate in extreme sports. Which of the following has about the same meaning as extreme?
not normal
group or team
completely safe
mountain and water
The light show was spectacular. Which has about the same meaning at spectacular?
boring
scary
tricky
wonderful
The waterfall attracts visitors from around the world. Which of the following has about the same meaning as attracts?
interests
leaves
splashes
teaches
There are many new buildings in the region. Which of the following has about the same meaning as region?
area of land
deep canyon
mountainside
river valley
This plant only grows in warm (a) .
She had (a) pain so she went to the doctor.
How are we going to (a) thirty pumpkins to the farm?
The view of the fireworks was (a) from the hill.
He clicked his tongue to (a) their attention.
Read this sentence from "Deep Down and Other Extreme Places to Live".
Imagine meeting someone from, the Sami or Afar tribe.
What does the word imagine mean in this sentence?
try
reject
accept
picture
Using what you know about the word imagine, what does the word imagination mean?
ability
frustration
creativity
confusion
Using what you know about the word occasion, what does the word occasionally mean?
sometimes
daily
tomorrow
frequently
Read this sentence from "Deep Down and Other Extreme Places to Live".
What would seem extreme to them about your normal life?
What does the word normal mean in this sentence?
typical
strange
difficult
troubling
What suffix can be added to the end of the word "normal" to form a word that means "in a usual way"?
ly- normally
ess- normaless
able- normalable
Based on these sentences from "Deep Down and Other Extreme Places to Live" what does the author think about Supai's location?
Many people call this place a paradise. But living in a place that is so hard to get to has it's problem.
Supai is a perfect place to live.
Supai can be a difficult place to reach.
Supai is a good place to go to school.
Supai is protected from uninvited guests.
We learned about three extreme places to live along with the groups of people that live in each extreme place. Type two groups of people described in "Deep Down and Other Extreme Places to Live"
How confident do you feel for the Reading test tomorrow and Thursday?
Super confident
Um a little confident
Ahh I don't know
What does herd mean?
A group of animals
A person who watches over sheep
To listen
To feel pain
The many uses of reindeer are ...............................
milk
transport
food
medicine
all of the above
3. _____ are blocks of salt.
amole
gakti
lavatus
4. Which of the following words is a synonym for transport?
camels
carry
amole
5. Which of the following word is an antonym for spectacular?
wonderful
beautiful
horrible
8. The traditional Sami clothing is called gakti.
True
False
The ............................. is filled with sand.
jungle
desert
city
What does the word normal mean?
difficult
troubling
strange
typical
What does the word occasions mean?
I wear a dress on special occasions
countries
events
trips
jobs
What does the word similar mean?
alike
different
exact same
ooopsite
The Havasupai live at the bottom of a ______.
canyon
well
hill
lake
7. An aris is a camel.
True
False
A canyon is a valley made of
concrete
water
rock
I am mining for diamonds. Mining in this sentence means to
dig in a cave or underground
travel or journey
make
eat
If an animal is roaming it means it is
staying in one place
eating
traveling or going on a journey
dreaming
Probably means
likely, possible
never going to happen
normal or standard
people or stories
If it is a special occasion it means it is a
boring day
normal day
alike or similar
event or opportunity
Which words has to do with houses or where people live.
Suburbs
townhouses
concrete
apartments
normal
What is the synonym of the population
Mess
Cleanness
