BACKWOODS BOY
Describe Lincoln's schooling.
Lincoln went to "blab school". He attended when he could be spared from work. So, he went infrequently and attended less than one year in total, but he borrowed books and read a great deal.
Define the word, belligerent and find the sentence that uses it in the story.
Belligerent - Showing readiness to fight or quarrel
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"He suddenly dropped his belligerent attitude."
James took "care that none of his own feelings were ever reflecgted in his dark eyes." Is it ever a good idea to hide your feelings? Explain.
Answers will vary.
What kind of water do people in Istanbul drink? Why?
They drink bottled water, because their tap water is undrinkable.
What is the quote by Frederick Buechner that is frequently quoted in RS?
“Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid.”
He was considered a comic and a storyteller by the time he was sixteen.
What two reasons does James give for wanting to join the privateer's crew?
James wants to join the privateer's crew to travel and to defend his country.
What is your opinion of James Forten from Between the Devil and the Sea?
Answers will vary.
Melahat is perplexed by her children's attraction to what? (p. 254)
Fast food especially, McDonald's.
Define discernment.
The skill of understanding and discerning right from wrong and truth from error.
How did being "a backwoods boy" affect the kind of man Lincoln became?
Being a "backwoods boy" made Lincoln a hard worker with an understanding of ordinary people.
How does James manage to survive being held prisoner?
James survived being a prisoner at first by becoming friendly with the captain's son and later by volunteering for extra jobs so that he could saty on deck more and get more food.
SECRET QUESTION
DOUBLE POINTS:
What was your favorite book we read for RS this year?
What was Melahat's goal for the children and why? (pp. 254)
Melahat's goal is to see that her 3 children get enough education so they can avoid the physical labor that she and her husband, both uneducated have to do for a living. "It is okay for me to go hungry, as long a sI can afford a good education for them, " she says.
To put an end to.
Explain what the wrestling match with Jack Armstrong proved about Lincoln.
The wrestling match with Jack Armstrong proved that Lincoln was strong and brave.
Compare James's feelings after the battle with the Activist and after the battle with the Amphyon.
After the battle with the Activist, James wondered if the death and destruction had been worth it. After the battle with the Amphyon, James was panic-stricken.
Recite at least 7 verses from Matthew 5.
5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Name the Turkish bath house built in 1481. (pp. 257)
Tarihi Galatasaray Hamami
What is a biographical narrative?
An account of someone's life told as if it were a story. A biographical narrative usually remains true to the events of the subject's life, but may blend fact and fiction.
What was the most interesting fact you learned about Young Lincoln? Did anything about his early years surprise you? Explain.
Answers will vary.
James refuses to go to England with Willie and become a traitor to his country. nWhat does this tell us about James?
James's refusal to go to England with Willie shows him to be patriotic and to have principles.
What did the Berlin Wall represent and why was it significant?
The Berlin Wall signified the Cold War & the Iron Curtain. This is important because it was a line of demarcation between communist countries and noncommunist countries. It represented the physical and ideological division of Europe between the Eastern Bloc and the Western Allies, and its construction and fall profoundly impacted global politics and the pursuit of freedom.
Read the Çelik family recipe, Melahat's Puf Böreği (Puffed Pastries), ALOUD.
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Name the titles of the books we've read so far.
Journey to Jo'burg
Kite Fighters
Save Me a Seat
While I Was Away
Book Uncle & Me
George Muller
I Am Malala
Gifted Hands
The Genius Under the Table
Breaking Stalin's Nose