In Uncle Wiggly in Conneticute, there are many words that can get confusing to some readers. here is a list of vocabulary words to look out for.
Hernia if you don't know is a sickness where the organ is ruptured in the body.
For example: the doctor told me a friend of mine has Hernia so he won;t be in school today
Hoopla meaning very exciting comotion.
Example: Sounds like a lot of hoopla going over at this lunch table about the exciting class fieldtrip.
Aleck which is another word for wise guy.
Example: I am told by my friends i am an aleck when it comes to trying to talk smart in math thinking i know all the answers.
Cordially which is a generouse way of giving a warm welcome.
Example: My mom was acting very cordially when her friends came through our door because she wanted to greet our friends appropriatly.
Beau which is a slang word for boyfriend.
Example: The girl at the other table wouldn't stop talking about her beau and how he was so cute.
Hernia if you don't know is a sickness where the organ is ruptured in the body.
For example: the doctor told me a friend of mine has Hernia so he won;t be in school today
Hoopla meaning very exciting comotion.
Example: Sounds like a lot of hoopla going over at this lunch table about the exciting class fieldtrip.
Aleck which is another word for wise guy.
Example: I am told by my friends i am an aleck when it comes to trying to talk smart in math thinking i know all the answers.
Cordially which is a generouse way of giving a warm welcome.
Example: My mom was acting very cordially when her friends came through our door because she wanted to greet our friends appropriatly.
Beau which is a slang word for boyfriend.
Example: The girl at the other table wouldn't stop talking about her beau and how he was so cute.
Also, some high level thinking questions to think about
1.World Connection Question: Can you relate to Ramona excusing herself from Eloise and Mary Jane to go outside because she felt uncomfortable
talking about her imaginary friend, to you and how you feel about your parents talking about you?
2.Close-Ended Question: What was brought up to Eloise that made her cry?
3.Open-Ended Question: Do you think Ramona's imaginary friend apposes a significance to her social life?
4.Core Question: What characterization can you identify with Eloise and Mary Jane during their conversation?
5.Literary Analysis Question: Why is it that the author chooses to put the story in 3rd person instead of one of the girls? Do you think the story would be told better if it was in first person?
1.World Connection Question: Can you relate to Ramona excusing herself from Eloise and Mary Jane to go outside because she felt uncomfortable
talking about her imaginary friend, to you and how you feel about your parents talking about you?
2.Close-Ended Question: What was brought up to Eloise that made her cry?
3.Open-Ended Question: Do you think Ramona's imaginary friend apposes a significance to her social life?
4.Core Question: What characterization can you identify with Eloise and Mary Jane during their conversation?
5.Literary Analysis Question: Why is it that the author chooses to put the story in 3rd person instead of one of the girls? Do you think the story would be told better if it was in first person?