Beyond the Text
Look at page 11. List words the author uses to describe the kitchen.
warm, bright, comfortable
Pedal, Pedal, Pedal. The author repeats the phrase 3 times. How does repeating the word pedal help you imagine yourself in the boy's place?
It makes me think it's a long way to Mammaw's house.
What do you learn about the setting from the words and illustration on page 5?
What is the tone of the story?
Reflective, happy, longing for the past
Who tells the story in this book?
a young boy who is also the author
Do you ever hear the boys name mentioned in the book? Why do you think that is?
he is the narrator
zoom...
whoosh....
p e d al ....
Why do you think the author wrote this book?
He had a great memory. Every day events can make the best memories when they involve the people you love.
What genre is this book?
Autobiography or Memoir
What is the overall mood of the story?
Makes the reader happy or cheerful until the end where the reader may feel sad
How do the illustrations help you understand why the narrator wants to remember his Saturdays with his Mammaw?
Because it was a special place where he felt happy, comfortable, and glad to be
How do you know that the boy is anxious to taste those teacakes (pg.23)?
He said that the 15 minutes seemed to last forever and he kept asking if they were ready.
Whose pet is the dog and cat?
Maybe the dog is the boy's pet and Mawmaw's pet is the cat
What type of fiction is this?
nonfiction
What is the name of a comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'?
simile
How do the illustrations in the book support the happy feelings of the book?
bright colors and sunshine
Why does the narrator say at the end of the book that he will never forget?
Going to his Mammaw's was special and he always wants to remember it.
Who are the characters in the story?
Mawmaw and the boy
How do you know what genre it is?
Because it is an account of a person's life written by that person
Why do you think the author included the dog and the cat in the book? How do they contribute to the story?
They make it even more personable and relatable; readers can connect to the story
What does the message of this book mean to you?
It is important to remember times with special people in our lives and make the most of those times. A person can make you feel special by paying attention only to you.
When the writer compares sunlight to a waterfall, how does he help you imagine the kitchen? page 12
very sunny, light pouring in
mowed the lawn, sat on the porch ....
What is the setting of the book?
a small town and Mammaw's house (probably in the South)
Why is Saturday and Teacakes an appropriate title for this book?
He went to visit his Mammaw on Saturdays and they always made special teacakes together.