Vocabulary Unit 2_HMH FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Front

What does 'stealthily' mean?

Back

To move sneakily and secretly.

Front

What does 'poised' mean?

Back

To be calm and assured.

Front

What is the main lesson John learns by the end of the story?

Back

He should not let fear control his actions.

Front

What does it mean to 'creep' across something?

Back

To move slowly and quietly.

Front

What is a synonym for 'stealthily'?

Back

Secretly.

Front

What does it mean to 'not want to see the end of something'?

Back

To feel sad about something coming to a close.

Front

What is the setting of 'The First Day of School'?

Back

A place where John feels anxious about returning.

Front

What does 'fear control' refer to?

Back

Allowing fear to dictate one's actions.

Front

What is an example of being 'poised'?

Back

Remaining calm during a stressful situation.

Front

What does it mean to 'leave reluctantly'?

Back

To go away slowly and with hesitation.