Chapter 13- "More Worries"
fare- the money a person pays to travel by public transportation
perform- to do something requiring special skill
perform- to do something requiring special skill
portable- possible to carry or move about
1. What does Mr. Popper train his penguins to do?
2. What would you train your pet to do?
3. Make a list of the various acts you would teach your pet to
perform.
4. What music would you play while your pet performed? Why?
Chapter 14- "Mr. Greenbaum"
2. What would you train your pet to do?
3. Make a list of the various acts you would teach your pet to
perform.
4. What music would you play while your pet performed? Why?
Chapter 14- "Mr. Greenbaum"
transfer- to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
conference- a meeting for discussion or exchange of opinions
protest- a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness or disapproval
politely- showing consideration and courtesy
conference- a meeting for discussion or exchange of opinions
protest- a complaint, objection, or display of unwillingness or disapproval
politely- showing consideration and courtesy
Alliteration Activity:
Alliteration is the repetition of the first consonant sound in a phrase such as Popper’s Performing Penguins (or Popper’s Pink-toed Penguins). Make up more alliterated names for the penguins or for another group of performing animals. You will need to make up at least 3 sentences or phrases that contain alliteration.
Alliteration is the repetition of the first consonant sound in a phrase such as Popper’s Performing Penguins (or Popper’s Pink-toed Penguins). Make up more alliterated names for the penguins or for another group of performing animals. You will need to make up at least 3 sentences or phrases that contain alliteration.
Chapter 15- "Popper's Performing Penguins"
rehearsal- a private performance or practice session in preparation for a public
appearance
audience- a group that listens or watches
dignified- showing importance
semicircle- an object or arrangement of objects in the form of a half circle
sparred- to box or make boxing movements with the fists for practice or in fun
indulge- to allow oneself the pleasure of having or doing something
1. Why do Janie and Bill cry?
Chapter 16- "On the Road"
temptation- the state of being tempted especially to do something wrong.
We are introduced to various train occupations in this chapter. Can you remember some of the titles? List the name of the train operators below.
audience- a group that listens or watches
dignified- showing importance
semicircle- an object or arrangement of objects in the form of a half circle
sparred- to box or make boxing movements with the fists for practice or in fun
indulge- to allow oneself the pleasure of having or doing something
1. Why do Janie and Bill cry?
Vocabulary
fender- a guard over a wheel of an automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle
annoyed- to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
berth- a place to sleep on a ship or train
ecstatic- a state of being beyond reason and self-control
novelty- something new or unusual
fender- a guard over a wheel of an automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle
annoyed- to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
berth- a place to sleep on a ship or train
ecstatic- a state of being beyond reason and self-control
novelty- something new or unusual
We are introduced to various train occupations in this chapter. Can you remember some of the titles? List the name of the train operators below.
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