Sailing to America Comprehension

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What does it mean to save money?

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To save money means to keep some of your earnings instead of spending it all, so you can use it later for something important.

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How long did it take Da to save enough money to send for the rest of the family?

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1 year

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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The waves were as big as mountains.

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Why did Da want to go to America?

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He thought he could find work there.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the story, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What genre is 'Sailing to America'?

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Historical fiction.

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What is historical fiction?

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Historical fiction is a genre of literature that takes place in the past and often includes real historical events or figures.

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What is the meaning of immigration?

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Immigration is the act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.