1. lauded – praised highly aghast – shocked; horrified
Brother… from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
(Autobiography by Maya Angelou)
grating- irritating
lauded – praised highly
aghast – shocked; horrified
precision – exactness; accuracy
Go to Slide 2 for additional words listed In the story.

2. Mizeriz – dialect term for “Mrs.”
Brother… from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
(Autobiography by Maya Angelou)
Mizeriz – dialect term for “Mrs.”
weevils – small beetles that feed on grains, cotton and other crops.