Vocabulary PowerPoint

How Tia Lola Came

to Stay

prepared

These people have prepared, or created, some traditional food from their homeland.

Prepared

Made ready

Welcomed

Newcomers to the United States feel

welcomed when others greet them.

Welcomed – greeted in a friendly way.

Honor

If a relative talks about “the old country,” listen with

respect, or honor.

Honor – something enjoyable and special

Included

Everyone can be included as a citizen of the world at an

international festival.

Included – belonging to or part of a group.

Observes

This boy observes, “Our new city is big!” His family agrees with

what he said.

Observes

watches

Glances

When a newcomer glances, or looks, at you, smile and say

hello.

Glances

Looks at quickly and then looks away again.

Sensitive

Be caring and sensitive about the customs of

newcomers.

Sensitive

Showing understanding and awareness.

Unspoiled

Some city dwellers have moved from areas that

seem untouched, or unspoiled, by people.

Unspoiled

Not changed by people

Encouragement

Encouragement and support can make an

immigrant feel at ease in new surroundings.

Encouragement

Making someone feel hopeful

Negative

Recent immigrants might have gloomy, or negative feelings,

at first in their new land.

Negative

unpleasant