Vocabulary PowerPoint How Tia Lola Came to Stay

prepared These people have prepared, or created, some traditional food from their homeland.

Prepared Made ready

Newcomers to the United States feel welcomed when others greet them.

Welcomed – greeted in a friendly way.

Honor If a relative talks about “the old country,” listen with respect, or honor.

Honor – something enjoyable and special

Included Everyone can be included as a citizen of the world at an international festival.

Included – belonging to or part of a group.

Observes This boy observes, “Our new city is big!” His family agrees with what he said.

Observes watches

When a newcomer glances, or looks, at you, smile and say hello.

Looks at quickly and then looks away again. Glances Looks at quickly and then looks away again.

Be caring and sensitive about the customs of newcomers.

Showing understanding and awareness. Sensitive Showing understanding and awareness.

Unspoiled Some city dwellers have moved from areas that seem untouched, or unspoiled, by people.

Unspoiled Not changed by people

Encouragement Encouragement and support can make an immigrant feel at ease in new surroundings.

Making someone feel hopeful Encouragement Making someone feel hopeful

Negative Recent immigrants might have gloomy, or negative feelings, at first in their new land.

Negative unpleasant