Section 1: Neddie's Trip South
(entire book)

1. Hootedñ Page 3, line 3,  ìI admit I screamed a little when the train chuffed and puffed and hooted into the station, my first train ride ever.î

*Dictionary---1.  Cry of and owl  2.  A cry or noise of derision
*Own Words---A loud crying out
*Verb
*The owl hooted loudly while we tried to sleep

Word Card

2. Tattered ñ Page 9, line 3, ìTrees were like old men with tattered coats, and the sun pressed down on their heads.î

*Dictionary---1.  A torn piece of cloth hanging from a garment  2.  Ragged or torn clothing
*Own Words---Ripped or shredded cloth
*Noun
*The skirt the bag lady wore was tattered and dirty
 

3. Fierce ñ Page 9, line 7,  ìHis face was so black and round and fierce, it coudíve been fired from a cannon in the war.î

*Dictionary---1.  eager to kill or injure; savage; ferocious  2.  violent; raging; intense
*Own Words---Piercing
*Adjective
*How does the word fierce describe the man?
 

4. Auction ñ Page 12, line 2, ìNegroe Auction Todayî

*Dictionary---A public sale in which goods are sold to the highest bidder
*Own---A place where goods and services are sold, people bid for the items
*Noun
*Describe how an auction works?
 

5. Raw ñ Page 19, line 2, ìAddie, I couldn't wear my lace collar I felt so raw and ill.î

*Dictionary---1. Uncooked  2.  In a natural state or condition  3.  harsh, sharp, chilly; bleak as of weather  4.  Without covering  5.  Untried, untrained, inexperienced  6.  crude; rough  7.  A raw article or condition
*Own Definition ñ not well, under the weather, emotional drained.
*Adjective
*Why did Nettie feel raw?