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 (verb) To persuade someone to think or do something the way you want. coarse (adjective) Rough feeling

excitement (noun) a condition of having strong, lively feelings about something that you like Mark could not wait to go to the zoo on a field trip. He could hardly contain his excitement.

gardener (noun) someone employed to take care of a garden or lawn The gardener carefully pulled the weeds and watered his plants.

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

sadness (noun) unhappiness; sorrow His sadness about losing the game caused him to have a terrible day.

shivered (verb) shook with cold, fear, or excitement Tommy shivered while he waited for the school bus on a cold winter’s morning.

shocked (verb) caused to feel surprise, horror, or disgust Maria was taught to always tell the truth. Her grandmother was shocked that she lied to get what she wanted.

slammed (verb) threw or hit something with great force He was so angry that he slammed his hat to the ground.

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

He slammed the hammer down onto the nail.

The wet kitten shivered out in the cool night air.

The police officer motioned for me to pass him.

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.

Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.

excitement

gardener

motioned

sadness

shivered

shocked

slammed

Review Questions 1.What were the men doing in the parking lot? 2.Why did Francisco need to be with his grandfather? 3.What job do Francisco and Abuelo get to do? 4. What was Abuelo’s old job? 5.What job did Ben give Francisco and Abuelo?

Review Questions 1.What did Francisco think his mother would say about the money? 2.What mistake did the boy and his grandfather make? 3.Why was Abuelo upset with his grandson? 4.What two events did Francisco not want to miss on Sunday? 5.How might their mistake turned out to be something good for Abuelo?

GREAT JOB!