Mrs. Richards

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Vocabulary

common- something that is shared or owned by two or more people

costume- clothing you wear to look like something or someone else

customs- ways of acting or events that a group of people have done over and over again

favorite- something that is liked the best

parades- large groups of people, including bands, moving through a public place for a special event

surrounded- something that is closed in on all sides

travels- making a trip somewhere

wonder- curious about something and wanting to know about it

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Comprehension Skill: Compare and Contrast

Vocabulary Strategy: Similes

Essential Question: How are kids around the world different?