"The Last Cup"
What evidence proves that the character is currently in their childhood home?
mug, peanut butter adventures, memories
Which sentence from the text best supports the description of the setting?
Sentence #1: The garden was once vibrant, but now, after years of neglect, it was overrun with weeds.
What is a topic sentence?
main idea of the paragraph
What generally comes first in a quote (but can appear anywhere like a butterfly)?
signal phrase
How many brothers does Ryan have?
Hint: under 10
three, two are police officers
What detail supports the topic of moving and growing up?
the mug being set down
Which detail develops the theme “We can overcome hardship”?
But today, something shifted. He rolled up his sleeves, pulling out the weeds one by one.
What is an expansion section?
two sentences that explain the main idea
What signifies that the words are being quoted?
quotation marks
Ryan is one of the few actors to star in a ______and _____ superhero film.
Marvel and DC
What changes the character’s attitude toward the city?
lights, money, positivity
Compare and contrast the wife with the husband.
Wife: gentle, loves plants
Husband: depressed, heavy hearted
What is evidence?
a cited quote, summary, or paraphrase
What always appears at the end of a quote?
in-text citation
Ryan is currently married to ____________.
Hint: BL
Blake Lively
What two items indicate the character’s unrest?
deep breath, thoughts of fear, slipping of suburban life
How does the gardener’s attitude change from the beginning?
In the beginning he is sad and broken, but in the end he has accepted and moved on.
What is analysis?
an explanation of the evidence with how it applies to the main idea
What goes first in the in-text citation?
author's last name or the publisher
Ryan speaks fluent ___________.
Hint: f
French
Compare and contrast the suburb to the city.
Suburb: homey, memories, safe
City: lights, money, unknown
What two pieces of evidence support the gardener struggling with depression?
weeds, heavy heart
What is a conclusion sentence?
restatement of the main idea
What goes second in the in-text citation?
page number or article title
Ryan is a huge fan of ___________ NFL team.
Hint: Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers