Genre: Realistic Fiction A Day’s Work By:Eve Bunting Genre: Realistic Fiction Skill: Character

Words to Know excitement gardener motioned sadness shivered shocked slammed

More Words to Know convinced coarse

excitement a condition of having strong, lively feelings about something that you like

gardener someone employed to take care of a garden or lawn

motioned made a movement, as of the hand or head, to get someone to do something

sadness unhappiness; sorrow

shivered shook with cold, fear, or excitement

shocked caused to feel surprise, horror, or disgust

slammed threw or hit something with great force

Tom could see the excitement on Linda’s face when she opened the gift.

Tom could see the excitement on Linda’s face when she opened the gift.

He slammed the hammer down onto the nail.

He slammed the hammer down onto the nail.

The wet kitten shivered out in the cool night air.

The wet kitten shivered out in the cool night air.

The police officer motioned for me to pass him.

The police officer motioned for me to pass him.

Miss Barr was shocked to find a robber in her home.

Miss Barr was shocked to find a robber in her home.

Chris and Kristen showed great sadness when their goldfish died.

Chris and Kristen showed great sadness when their goldfish died.

It is good to wear sunscreen if you are a gardener.

It is good to wear sunscreen if you are a gardener.

What were the men doing in the parking lot? Review Questions p. 180-185 What were the men doing in the parking lot? Why did Francisco need to be with his grandfather? What job do Francisco and Abuelo get to do? What was Abuelo’s old job? What job did Ben give Francisco and Abuelo?

Review Questions p. 186-191 What did Francisco think his mother would say about the money? What mistake did the boy and his grandfather make? Why was Abuelo upset with his grandson? What two events did Francisco not want to miss on Sunday? How might their mistake turned out to be something good for Abuelo?

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