Story Plot
Who is the narrator of "A Long Way Home"?
Saroo Brierly
How does the narrator search for his original home in India?
He uses Google maps
What does it mean that Saroo is conducting a “quest”?
a. He is adopted.
b. He is from India but was raised in Australia.
c. He is searching for his birth family using Google maps.
d. His girlfriend is nervous about his search for home.
C. he is searching for his birth family using Google Maps
What does the word zoomed mean in the following sentence?
"I zoomed back in and re-examined the ring road, the water tower, the overpass, and they were all positioned where I remembered them."
To look closely or closer at something.
What type of text is "A Long Way Home"?
Memoir or autobiography
How does the narrator search for his original home in India?
He uses Google Earth/Maps to search the train lines.
What is "Ginestlay"?
It is the name of the hometown, according to his memories.
What does "obsessive" mean?
tending to think or worry so much that you cannot think about anything else
Part A
In this passage from A Long Way Home, the author describes the facts that may help him on his search. Read the text and then answer the question.
Which of these inferences about the author is best supported by details in the passage?
A. He thinks studying the train lines will not help.
B. He remembers few details about his hometown.
C. He does not like being judged by his appearance.
D. He enjoys camping outside during warm weather.
B. He remembers few details about his hometown.
What is an autobiography?
1. a true story about books
2. a false story about your history
3. a false story about the author
4. a true story about the author, written by the author
4. a true story about the author, written by the author
How does Saroo narrow the search field?
(think about his strategies)
He creates a 1000 km circle around Kolkata OR he eliminates the possibilities state by state.
Based on the text, how do you think Saroo felt about Byron, his roommate?
Saroo thought Byron was a good and supportive friend.
Which sentence best shows the meaning of the word “thorough”?
a. They only finished 3 questions out of 10 on their homework.
b. I read the detailed text message 3 times to truly understand what my friend needed.
c. I did not review my test answers
d. He quickly packed only 1 shirt for a 3 day trip.
b. I read the detailed text message 3 times to truly understand what my friend needed.
Part B
Which of these sentences from the text best supports the correct answer to Part A?
A. I recalled all those warm nights outside, under the stars, which at least suggested it wouldn't be in the colder regions of the far north.
B. I hadn't lived by the sea, although I couldn't rule out that I'd lived near it.
C. Then there was the opinion of the Indians at college that I looked like someone from the east, perhaps around West Bengal.
D. But as these were people who had firsthand experience of India, it seemed silly to dismiss their hunch.
A. I recalled all those warm nights outside, under the stars, which at least suggested it wouldn't be in the colder regions of the far north.
Read the following quote:
"I couldn’t think straight. I was frozen with excitement. Terrified to go on” (pg. 421 paragraph 41)."
What mood is the author creating above?
nervous, ready, conflicted
What are the four features that the narrator uses to determine his home town?
1. water tower/tank
2. pedestrian overpass
3. ring road/horseshoe-shaped road
4. started with a "B"
What is the first landmark found by the narrator of the selection from "A Long Way Home" that makes him believe that he may have found his destination?
A pedestrian overpass.
Which situation best describes the word “relentlessly”?
a. Once a week, we watch a movie as a family.
b. Grandma sometimes comes over to our house.
c. My little sister is 5 so she doesn’t cry everyday now.
d. Teenagers eat Takis at all times of day.
d. Teenagers eat Takis at all times of day.
The following question has two parts.
Part A
Read this passage from A Long Way Home and then answer the question.
Which of these statements best expresses a central idea of the passage?
A. It is important to spend your time wisely.
B. You should avoid upsetting your parents.
C. Patience can help you complete a difficult task.
D. Hard work is more rewarding if you work alone.
C. Patience can help you complete a difficult task.
Read the following:
"Could it be—perhaps it was the ring road I used to be able to see from the platform!
Was it possible?"
What mood/feeling is the author creating above?
Excitement, anxious
What does "intensity" mean?
great focus or concentration
Part B
Which detail from the text best develops the correct answer Part A?
A. The author keeps his search a secret.
B. The author uses his computer after work.
C. The author appreciates his adoptive parents.
D. The author is prepared to search for decades.
D. The author is prepared to search for decades.
What are the 5 elements of autobiographical writing?
1. introduction
2. setting
3. characters
4. events
5. reflection