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“Those activities sound exciting,
Jimmy,” Celia said with a smile.

“Yes, they are exciting!” Jimmy
said. “How about you? Why
did your parents name
you ‘Celia?’”

“Well, Celia is just my
nickname,” she started,
“It is short for Cecilia. My
parents are musicians. So,
they named me after Saint
Cecilia. She is the patroness
of musicians.”

“Woah! Maybe both our
families can sing songs
together some time, Celia,”
Jimmy suggested.

“That sounds fun, Jimmy!
I look forward to that,” Celia
answered as she and Jimmy
gave each other a high five.

Study Enrichment

A. Concepts B. Guide Questions
1. nickname – a familiar, shorter form 1. What is the relationship between
of a person’s name Jimmy and Celia?
2. musician – a performer of music 2. Why did Jimmy’s parents give him
3. patroness – a female honored as a his name?
special guardian 3. How about you? Why did your
4. suggested – offered an idea parents give you your name?
5. forward – ahead
6. high five – a slapping of a raised
hand by two people

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online

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