Characters
which character was worried about not having anything to share at the reunion?
Lil Alan
Did this happen in the beginning, middle or end of story?
-Lil Alan and his family get into the car to go to great granny's house.
Beginning
Who had a problem in the story: Going down home with Daddy?
Lil Alan
Why is the family going back to daddy's home?
For a reunion
How does lil Alan feel about his family?
proud!
What part of the day does the family leave for Granny's house?
Morning!
Did this happen in the beginning, middle or end of story?
-we head up the highway thinking about family and dreaming about next year.
at the End
How did Lil Alan show his individuality in the story?
he created his own special presentation to share with his family
If Going Down Home With Daddy had a next chapter, what would you name the next chapter?
Whatever you name it!
Who says: "There's nothing like going down home"
Daddy
What was great granny feeding her chickens when they arrived to her house?
corn "golden nuggets"
Did this happen in the beginning, middle or end of story?
Lil Alan plays with his cousins by the tractor and his cousin asks what he will present.
The middle.
what three things did lil Alan present at the reunion?
cotton ball, pecan and a pinch of dirt
How would you change Lil Alan's presentation?
whatever you say!
Who asks lil Alan what he is presenting when they are paying by the tractors?
his cousin
Where did the family go after the delicious dinner?
church
Did this happen in the beginning, middle or end of story?
when pa talks about the land on his tractor
middle
How was Lil Alan feeling before figuring out what to present?
WORRIED/ANXIOUS/NERVOUS/SAD
Predict (make a guess) what you think will happen after the story ends.
what ever you think!
who says: "come on and get this food while it's hot!"
Great Granny
Where did the family have their presentations and tributes for the reunion?
outside
Did this happen in the beginning, middle or end of story?
when the adults are playing cards and checkers and the kids are laughing
end
What did you think about lil Alan's presentation?
Whatever you think!
Explain what you liked best about the book.
Whatever you explain!