Mrs. Richards
Spelling
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?