Vocabulary
Use the word 'groan' in a sentence.
I groan every time I have to go to the grocery store.
What genre or type of story is "A Picnic in October"?
It is realistic fiction.
Who approaches Tony at the beginning of part 2?
A woman with a girl and a man.
What language does Grandma speak as her first language?
Italian
Who does Tony see from earlier in the story?
He sees the same woman who was looking for the ferry.
Use the word 'recite' in a sentence.
We recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning during announcements.
How does Tony feel about going to the picnic? How do you know?
He thinks it is 'dumb' because he believes you shouldn't have a picnic in October.
How does Tony react to the person who approaches him?
He reassures that another boat will be coming.
What does Grandma recite at Lady Liberty?
The poem visitors can find inside the statue.
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free....."
Who are the Veterans of Foreign Wars?
An organization that helps Americans who have fought for the United States.
Use the word 'offended' in a sentence.
Barbara was offended when I said I didn't like the chicken she prepared.
How do we know that Grandpa is generous and kind?
He gives the kids licorice sticks.
Why does Grandma get angry with Mike?
Mike makes fun of Tony for helping the lady.
"She is very uppity about it."
Explain the context here.
Tony believes Rosa thinks she is better than everyone else because she can recite the poem.
What does Grandma share with the woman Tony sees?
They have both been new Americans.
Use the word 'disapproving' in a sentence.
Laura gave Tom a disapproving look when he told an inappropriate joke at the table.
What does 'really soppy' mean?
Overly emotional
How does Tony offend Rosa?
He dismisses her information about Ellis Island.
How is Tony's attitude toward Lady Liberty different from the rest of his family's?
He doesn't believe that the statue is a big deal.
What causes Tony to choke up?
He sees the immigrant family acting respectfully toward Lady Liberty.
Use the word 'uppity' in a sentence.
Sometimes, people can be very uppity about the good grades they make.
"She sure looks good for her age."
Who is speaking and who is the person talking about?
Grandma is talking about Lady Liberty.
What is Ellis Island?
The place immigrants passed through when they arrived in New York.
Explain the quote- "She's not alive, but she's certainly real."
She's not a real person, but she means something.
How does Tony change at the end of the story?
He starts to see the importance of the Statue of Liberty. He sees her as more than just a statue.