Charles
He was the same person (Laurie/Charles)
What is a topic sentence?
The first sentence in a paragraph that is the topic of the paragraph
What is a veldt?
African grassland
What were two unusual features of Yona?
One arm/albino
Veldt--What was George's fatal mistake?
Letting the kids have one more minute in the nursery
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The story Charles was told in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person?
1st (The day MY son Laurie started Kindergarten)
What is TTQA?
Turn the Question Around
Who becomes the parents of Wendy and Peter?
The nursery
What does zeruzeru mean?
albino
How do you know if a text is 3rd person?
He/She/They
What should you be doing on your own outside of school for English class? (all elements)
Reading your book
What is ironic about the ending?
Charles is Laurie
What is the last sentence in a paragraph called?
Closing sentence
What happens when George threatens to turn off the nursery?
The kids lose their minds.
What is one way Yona shows bravery?
Will vary (interviewing in the city, going after the intruder, going alone after intruder)
What is irony?
The opposite of what you expect
This short story's theme was--Life is about the journey--not the destination.
"The ingredients"
How did Laurie's mom figure out the truth about who her son REALLY was?
The teacher said there's no Charles in Kindergarten
Why do we use evidence from a text?
To drive home your point/give argument credibility
What is a potential theme of the Veldt?
will vary:
technology can be dangerous
too much giving can spoil kids beyond what is acceptable
etc
Why is Yona telling his life story?
So the people interviewing him will know he's brave even with one arm.
What was ironic about the ending of "The Ingredients?"
Talked all that time about sandwiches and ended up with cereal
Why were Wendy and Peter so upset that the nursery was turned off? (plot)
It had become their parents
How did Laurie get away with staying late after school?
Said all the kids stayed after to watch Charles
What do you do if you can't think of anything to write for your bell?
Make something up/BS
Who are the four main characters in the Veldt? (names)
Wendy, Peter, George, Lydia
What was Yona's relationship with God?
Conflicted--wanted to believe but couldn't see the proof
What is second person point of view?
You/You're
What is the difference between a static and a dynamic character?
Static stays the same/Dynamic--changes over course of the story.