Barrio Boy
Describe Ernesto's new school.
"It was a three story wooden building, with two wings that gave it the shape of a double-T connected by a central hall. It was a new building, painted yellow, with a shingled that was not like the red tile of the school in Mazatlan".
How do Miss Hopley's actions in paragraphs 7 and 8 help Ernesto decide whether the principal is a possible "friend or a menace"?
"Miss Hopley had a warm welcome in her eyes and when she took off her glasses and straightened up she smiled wholeheartedly. She also had a very friendly voice. Ernesto decided that he liked Miss Hopley".
How did Ernesto describe Miss Hopley?
"Rising from her chair she soared and what she carried up with her was a buxom superstructure, firm shoulders, a straight sharp nose, full cheeks slightly molded by a curved line along the nostrils, and thin lips that moved like steel springs.
How does Ernesto feel by the end of first grade?
Ernesto has fallen in love with Miss Ryan.
How does Ernesto feel on his first day of school?
He is nervous on his first day of school.
Where did Ernesto previously go to school?
Mazatlan
How does Ernesto describe Miss Ryan?
Miss Ryan is a tall first grade teacher who is too skinny, has blond hair, and a radiant face.
What is the central idea of the story?
The challenges of coming to a new country and learning a new culture.
What is the definition of formidable?
The definition of formidable is in awe of or impressive and inspiring fear and/or respect on a large scale. Clues that helped me figure out the meaning of the word is when she rose from her chair she soared. What also helped me figure out the meaning of the word was that "she had a buxom superstructure, firm shoulders, straight sharp nose, full cheeks slightly molded by a curved line along the nostrils, and thin lips that moved like steel springs." The final thing that helped me understand the word formidable is when the text stated that "she was a match for giants".
What is the definition of mobilized?
To move or make movable.
How does Ernesto feel when he enters his new classroom for the first time?
When Ernesto enters his new class for the first time he is nervous the text states that Ernesto "shrank" into his seat and also "when Ernesto least expected it Miss Ryan was crouching by his desk".
Was it challenging for Ernesto to learn English?
Yes it was Ernesto had "CONQUORED the word butterfly".
What does Menace mean?
a person whose actions, attitudes, or ideas are considered dangerous or harmful
What is the definition of anchorage?
something that can be relied on
What is the definition of idiocies?
utterly senseless or foolish behavior
