Vocab
an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change
Panhandler
How did Laura and Maurice first meet?
They met on the streets of NYC when Maurice was begging for spare change to get something to eat.
What is the “invisible thread” Laura talks about?
A connection between 2 people
Which detail shows that “A Simple Act” is written subjectively?
A. Laura packed Maurice a lunch and left it with her doorman
B. Maurice repaid Laura’s trust by giving her life more meaning than her job
C. Laura and Maurice visited her sister on Long Island
D. Maurice now works in construction
B - Maurice repaid Laura’s trust by giving her life more meaning than her job
Which sentence uses “monitor” to mean a student appointed to help the teacher?
A. John was chosen to be the class monitor this week.
B. The computer monitor is cracked.
C. The bathroom monitor reminded the tourists to flush the toilet.
D. The machine at the airport monitors travelers to make sure they do not have anything illegal.
A. John was chosen to be the class monitor this week.
Bond
having an affection or liking for
Which two characters are the only ones that seem to care about Maurice?
Laura and his teacher
What three things does Maurice’s time with Laura add to his life?
1. Hope
2. Security
3. New Experiences
Which three phrases have an emotional effect?
A. A close bond
B. Know that someone cared about him
C. Put it in a brown paper bag
D. Like the child Laura had always wanted
E. Offered to make lunch
F. Leave it with the doorman
G. Like the child Laura always wanted
H. Sharing Dinner
Know that someone cared about him
Put it in a brown paper bag
Like the child Laura had always wanted
Offered to make lunch
Leave it with her doorman
Like the child Laura always wanted
Sharing dinner
A close bond
Like the child Laura had always wanted
Know that someone cared about him
Which sentence uses “construction” to mean the building industry?
A. People who work in construction need to wear hard hats to prevent injury.
B. The sentence construction is very strange.
C. The new construction smells like fresh paint.
D. He is using the construction site as his new hideout.
A. People who work in construction need to wear hard hats to prevent injury.
Encourage
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
What happens after Laura gets the idea to write a book?
What does sharing food most likely mean to Maurice?
A family bond
Is the following passage objective or subjective?
Being a good magician is not easy. Magicians must practice their tricks for hours a day if they want to impress an audience. Sometimes they watch themselves in the mirror as they do the tricks. Sometimes they invite friends and family to watch. Applause from an audience makes all the hard work worth it.
Subjective
What does the suffix ity mean?
the state, property, or quality of something
a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization
Executive
What is Maurice and Laura’s relationship like as adults?
They are still very close and Laura even has a relationship with Maurice's children.
What detail from the story supports the idea that Maurice connects sharing food to a family bond?
His visit to Laura's sisters house
Is the following statement objective or subjective?
There are several ways to tell if a storm is coming. Indicators include dark clouds and strong winds. Decreasing atmospheric pressure is another sign that a storm is coming. You can use a barometer to measure atmospheric pressure.
Objective
Add the suffix ity to the word frail. Define the word.
Frailty (the state of being weak)
a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice
Proverb
What has Laura gained the most from her relationship with Maurice?
He repaid her trust by giving her life more meaning than her success at work ever did. He taught her to be grateful for what she has, and for the chance to share it.
Which detail from the story best supports the idea that they are like relatives as adults?
His kids call her "Aunt Laurie"
Why do you think the author chose to say Maurice’s home was “only” two blocks away from Laura’s and to compare it to a different planet?
To show the reader the contrast between the 2 characters lifestyles even though they lived close to each other. Their apartments were very different. It also helps create sympathy for Maurice and his living situation.
Add the suffix -ity to the word personal. Define the new word.
Personality (the quality of individuality)