The Storytelling Stone
What does the boy have to do to hear a story?
What happened during Manuel's performance?
The record got stuck and repeated the same line over and over.
The story is being told by who?
'Lois
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time
tradition
fountain
a structure from which water is pushed up
What were the stone's stories about?
What the world was like long ago.
What are the two reasons why Manuel is performing in the talent show?
He wants applause and attention from girls.
Why is the narrator's mother upset at the beginning of the story?
To surprise or shock
Startle
doze
fall into a light sleep
Why did the author write this story?
To tell a story that has been around for generations
What is the main problem that Manuel must overcome?
Stage fright
Why does Wilbert's family warn him about driving to the south in the Cadillac?
Because Southern Whites might cause trouble for a Black man driving a fancy car.
The state of being comfortable in a routine or doing something well
Groove
scuff
to make a mark on a smooth surface by rubbing it against something rough
When the boy falls asleep, what does the stone do?
Wakes the boy up, tells him to go home, come back tomorrow and listen carefully next time.
They laugh because they think that it was all on planned.
Why does mom pack a picnic for the trip?
To announce that something is true or exists
Proclaim
pelt
hair, wool, or fur of an animal
The Seneca people paid storytellers for their stories. What could we learn from this?
What is most likely the reason why Manuel lied to his father about his performance?
He wanted to impress his father
What is the moral of the story?
Having fancy things does not necessarily make you happy.
the telling of something by using movements, typically without words
pantomime
cluster
to gather in a small group