Lemon Brown says, “Every man got a treasure.” What do you think this means in your own words?
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This boy is the main character of the story.
Who is Greg Ridley?
Greg is upset because his father won’t let him do this activity.
What is play basketball?
Greg learns that people’s worth is not based on appearances but on this.
What is their experiences and character?
Lemon Brown says, “Every man got a ___.”
What is a treasure?
Greg’s father tells him to focus on school instead of basketball. Do you agree or disagree with his father’s choice? Why?
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This character is a homeless man who once played the blues.
Who is Lemon Brown?
Greg meets Lemon Brown in this type of location.
What is an abandoned tenement building?
The story suggests that young people can gain wisdom from these individuals.
Who are elders?
Greg’s father says Greg should stay focused on this instead of basketball.
What is his studies / school?
Lemon Brown says a treasure doesn’t have to be worth money. What is something you would consider a “treasure” in your own life?
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This character wants Greg to focus on schoolwork and stay out of trouble.
Who is Greg’s father?
Lemon Brown scares away the thugs using this action.
What is lunging at them with a howl?
A key lesson is that treasures can hold value because of this, not just money.
What is emotional meaning?
Lemon Brown tells Greg that a treasure doesn’t have to be worth this.
What is money?
At the end of the story, Greg smiles to himself. What do you think he’s smiling about, and how would you feel if you were him?
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Lemon Brown gave his treasure to his son, who carried it during this event.
What is the war?
After their encounter, Greg feels this way about his father.
What is more understanding?
Greg realizes his father’s rules come from this kind of care.
What is protective love?
Greg realizes his father’s words are like this kind of gift.
What is advice and/or guidance?
If you had the chance to talk with Lemon Brown, what advice would you ask him for, and why?
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These characters threatened Greg and Lemon Brown in the abandoned building.
Who are the neighborhood thugs
The story takes place in this type of setting.
What is Harlem, New York City?
The story teaches that struggles between parents and children can lead to this.
What is understanding and growth?
At the end, Greg smiles to himself, showing he has gained this.
What is appreciation for his father’s love?