A Work In Progress Flashcards
The author’s teacher’s excuse for not wanting her back in class after the operation
Wheelchair and casts will be a distraction to the other kids
The author’s problem with her waterproof legs
They float to surface of water
What makes the author’s parents stop asking her to hide her legs
relatives compliment their daughter despite showing her legs
What shocks the author about what the man who calls her to give a speech says
He says he does not think anyone will like her if she is CONFIDENT
What are two things the 6-year-old and the author have in common
learn to be proud of their differences, and they have creatively decorated legs
Definition of ACCOMPLISHMENTS
achievements
Definition of EXTRAORDINARY
unusually good or impressive
If Karl and Paula celebrate their performances this is true
They offer praise for each other’s performances
The main message in “A Work in Progress” is
Accepting and embracing one’s differences can lead to success in life
What does extraTERREStrial mean
beyond what is found on this Earth
What is a feature of informal grammar
colloquial contractions
An example of informal grammar is
is gonna give
