Characters
I am a young boy who dreams of getting a skateboard but learns the value of generosity.
(Who is Tim?) (Can Man)
This book mostly takes place near a river.
(What is The Raft?)
Why does Peppé want to find a job?
(What is: His family is poor, and he wants to help provide for them.)
How does Peppé’s father change at the end of the story
What is: He realizes that Peppé’s job is important and thanks him.
I am an artist who lives on the river and teaches a boy about nature.
(Who is Nicky's grandmother?)
This story is set in a busy city
What is The Can Man?
In Can Man, what tough decision does Tim have to make?
What is: He wants a skateboard but realizes Mr. Peters needs the money more.
What does Tim do with the money he earns in Can Man?
What is: He gives it to Mr. Peters instead of buying a skateboard.
Conflict provides tension between what?
What is: Characters
I am a young Italian immigrant who gets a job lighting streetlamps.
Who is Peppe?
In which neighborhood does Peppé’s family live?
What is: Little Italy
In The Raft, what does Nicky struggle with at first?
What is: He doesn’t want to stay with his grandmother for the summer.
What is: the final part of a story where the main conflict or problem is resolved
Give me an example of an external conflict
what is (PvP, PvN, PvS)
I collect cans to earn money but struggle to get enough. I am also known as the can man. What is my real name
Who is Mr. Peters
In The Raft, what is the name of the place where Nicky’s grandmother lives?
What is: a remote cottage in the Wisconsin woods
Why does Mr. Peters struggle in Can Man?
What is: He is homeless and relies on collecting cans for money.
What does Nicky discover about nature in The Raft?
What is: He learns to love and appreciate the river, animals, and his grandmother's lifestyle.
Give me an example of a internal conflict
What is: Person Vs Self
I am a mysterious creature that leaves animal prints on the raft.
(What is the heron?)(The Raft)
In Can Man, where does Tim see Mr. Peters collecting cans?
What is: On the streets and near buildings in the city.
In Can Man, how does Tim experience an internal conflict?
What is: He struggles with guilt when he sees Mr. Peters collecting cans and must decide between keeping the money or helping him.
What lesson does Tim learn at the end of Can Man?
What is: Helping someone in need is more rewarding than getting something for himself.
I am the events that move the story along
What is: plot