Ninth Ward General Questions!
How old is Lanesha?
12
"Math doesn't need me."
Andrew
This character skipped school & made fun of Lanesha's eyes.
Jermaine
Define caul.
skin netting covering a newborn's face
"'In my dream, Lanesha, storm clouds come, wind comes.'"
Wednesday
Describe Uptown and its significance to Lanesha. Describe the Ninth Ward and its significance to Lanesha.
Uptown is a rich community. It is significant to Lanesha because her extended family lives there. The Ninth Ward might not be as rich as Uptown, but it is a connected community that Lanesha calls home.
"Lanesha, after school want to hear my CDs?"
Ginia
This character was resting/sunning on Mama Ya-Ya's bed.
Lanesha's mother's ghost
Define fortitude.
Strength to endure
"It is hot and the water is cold."
Tuesday
In three complete sentences, describe Lanesha's interaction with Andrew and what this interaction reveals about her character.
Answers may vary: Lanesha offers to work on math with Andrew. She is patient and understanding with him, believing he is smart in different ways. This reveals that Lanesha is compassionate and caring for others and is willing to stand up for those who struggle.
"Is Mama Ya-Ya planning on a hurricane?"
Mr. Ng
This character had to go home to start the rice.
TaShon
Define exasperated.
irritated or frustrated
"Most of them just look lost -- like they can't understand what's happened to them. Their eyes blank, their ghost bodies wander about."
Monday
What are some changes/shifts you are noticing in Mama Ya-Ya's character?
Answers may vary: "Her hair isn't neat... She's also left her teeth in the glass. Her cheeks look hollow."
"But today, Mama Ya-Ya sits across from me, her brows wrinkling... she usually cleans while I eat."
Her dream has severely impacted and concerned her.
"I don't know. You could find out. It's a suspension bridge... Look it up."
Miss Johnson
This character is an amputee and watches TV on the porch.
Mr. Palmer
Synopsis
a summary
"Most times, he stares out the window past the safety bars of his own world."
Monday
Create a plot diagram (plot mountain) with FOUR key events that have occurred so far in our reading. Your diagram must be accurately organized and aligned with the events that have unfolded so far in our reading.
If any events are out of order, the team will NOT receive the full points for this card.
Answers will vary. If any events are out of order, the team will NOT receive the full points for this card.
"Our neighborhood rain machine... Buy the dog a bone."
(hint: Tuesday)
Rodriguez
This character teaches Lanesha the word "fortitude."
Miss Perry
Define unfathomable
"I look around the warm kitchen as we eat. The gas stove, The dinette set. Mason jars with roots and herbs on the counter. Mama Ya-Ya is humming a sweet tune."
Tuesday