1. La Bamba by Gary Soto

2. Theme: Give It All You’ve Got
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Comprehension Strategy: Summarize
Comprehension Skill: Story Structure
Word Work:
Structural Analysis: Roots: spec/t and opt
Spelling: /ou/, /o/, and /oi/ sounds
Vocabulary: Dictionary-Multiple Meaning Words
Grammar: Action Verbs; Direct Objects
Writing: A Summary

3. applause
The clapping of hands to show approval

4. debut
First public performance

5. duo
Two performers singing or playing together

6. embarrassed
Self-conscious and ill at ease

7. Forty-five record
A small record with one musical selection on each side

8. limelight
Focus of public attention

9. pantomime
Theatrical acting that is done in silence

10. rehearsal
Practice for a public performance

11. talent
A special natural or acquired ability

12. fortunately
luckily

13. maneuvered
Moved carefully around obstacles and into places

14. pharmacist
A person who fills prescriptions