Amber Brown is Not a Crayon

by Paula Danziger

promotionraise in rank at workAfter a lot of hard work, Jane got a

promotion. She is now the boss of her department!

allowancemoney given at regular timesEvery Friday, Mary’s parents give her 5

dollars as her allowance.

cafeterialunchroom, served at a counter or you carry

your own food to the tableEveryday, my friends and I eat lunch in the

school cafeteria.

positiveabsolutely certainJoey was positive it was going to rain, so he

brought his umbrella with him to school.

fractionnumber that shows parts of a whole

moteltype of hotelWe stopped at a motel for the night after a

long day of driving.

guiltyfeeling shameTom felt guilty after teasing his friend and

hurting his feelings.

divorcelegal end to a marriageAfter being married for years, the couple got

a divorce.

universityschool of higher learningAfter high school, Jake plans to attend

Rutgers University.

overduenot on timeLisa had to pay a fine because her library

books were overdue.

pilotperson who flies a planeThe pilot made an announcement before the

plane took off.

sarcasticusing nasty remarks to hurt othersThe sarcastic remarks his friend made hurt

his feelings.