Luz Sees the Light - Gist

Why does the author most likely show a car driving by and disturbing Luz?

• to explain why she is hoping to spend the day indoors

• to show why she wants a place to enjoy the outdoors in peace

• to show that there has been more traffic than usual in her neighborhood

• to explain why her neighbors walk away when she tries to stop them on the  sidewalk

Why does Luz think it is important to have a neighborhood farm?

• so she will have a chance to learn more about gardening

• because she wants to prove it is possible to grow food in a city

• because she does not know that there are grocery stores nearby

• so she will not have to depend on food that is shipped from far away

In the middle of the story, Luz begins to doubt herself and wonders if she is out to lunch. What does out to lunch mean as it is used in the story?

• not thinking clearly

• not moving quickly

• not supporting her friends

• not listening to her parents

Look at the pictures of the clock near the end of the story. How do these pictures help show how Luz is feeling?

• They show that she is tired from all the work she has done and wants to sleep  later.

• They suggest that she is worried about her project because she is running out of  time to finish it.

• They suggest that she is excited about the party because she is counting the minutes until it begins.

• They show that she is thoughtful toward her friends because she wants to make sure they have time to see the park.

What is a main theme of the story?

• Everyone deserves a new pair of shoes.

• Don’t waste time on tasks that seem too big.

• Projects are never as complicated as they seem at first.

• When people work together, they can accomplish big things.

Match the following

• Someone who is in charge allows you to do what you asked to do.

• sufficient

• It happens often.

• abandoned

• It is just what is needed and no more.

• oasis

• A relaxing or peaceful spot in an area that is unpleasant in some way. 

• frequent

• It is no longer cared for or used.

• permission

Describe Luz's character. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.