6th Grade Memoirs Review

In "Fish Cheeks" how does Amy feel about the food her mom cooked for the guests?

something done at random or without careful judgement

old, worn out or faded from wear or use

In "Us and Them" what does the author think is interesting about the Tomkeys?

to make a face or move your body due to being embarrassed, scared or uncomfortable

Which statement best describes the theme of "Us and Them"?

to deserve or be worthy of something

Which of the following does not describe a memoir?

a loud and confusing noise

What happens at the end of "Examination Day"?

to form an idea without good evidence; to guess why something happened

What lesson does the author learn when her uncle dies?

Every memoir includes a theme.

A place to store weapons; a collection of weapons

What does the author mean by "We are all influencers"?

to make information public; to tell information to someone else

something that is done just to be mean

What is the central idea of the "Thai Restaurant" memoir?

sudden surprise or wonder

When did the Tomkeys come trick or treating?

to alter radically, to make imperfect; to destroy

another name for shrimp that is often used in the UK or Ireland

refusing to change your mind or do something, even when it might be better to do so (to be stubborn)

to cause something unpleasant to be suffered by someone else

What is the difference between and memoir and an autobiography (AB)?

empty

What is the theme or message from "Examination Day"?

A memoir is different from an autobiography.

Which line from "Fish Cheeks" best describes its theme?

What point of view is a memoir told from?

inferior (less than) in size, power or importance

A memoir is based on only one event or memory from the writer's life.

What point of view is a BIOGRAPHY told from?

In "Fish Cheeks" why does Amy say she wants to disappear during the meal?

Why does Mother say "you want to be American girl on the outside"?

to make a face out of disgust, disapproval or pain

In "Fish Cheeks" how is Amy feeling about having guests over for dinner?

In "Us and Them" the author thinks the Tomkeys need a "guide" because?

a sign that something bad is coming

something that causes shock, disgust or alarm

What does the authors dad do when the boy who bullied her comes into their restaurant?