Mama's Window
Where did the story take place?
Sugar and his Uncle Free live near a swamp in the Mississippi Delta.
What genre is Trombone Shorty?
Autobiography
How was Wesley different from everyone else? Give two reasons.
He disliked pizza and soda. He thought professional football was stupid, refused to shave half is head, and had no friends.
Does the word savor mean dislike or enjoy?
Savoring means to completely enjoy something. He savored the aroma of baked pies.
What is realistic fiction?
A made-up story that could really happen.
What did Mama save her money for?
A beautiful stained glass window for the church.
Where did the story take place?
The setting was in New Orleans.
What was Wesley's summer project?
He grew his own crops.
What does instinctively mean?
It means to do something without thinking.
What are two elements of an autobiography?
A story is written in the first person (I, me, my) and it covers real events of his or her life.
Why was Sugar upset?
He learned that his mother's money was used to buy bricks.
How is music like gumbo?
All the sounds of different instruments mix together and make something wonderful, just like different food mixed together in a pot.
Describe the first crop that he grew and ate?
It was a yellow and purple fruit that tasted like strawberry, pumpkin pie, and other flavors.
Define the word confused?
What are two parts of the plot?
Five main parts of the plot: beginning (setting + characters are introduced), rising action, climax (turning point), falling action, and resolution.
Why did Sugar impulsively pick up a rock?
He wanted to break the plain glass window of the Sweet Kingdom church.
What is Trombone Shorty's greatest inspiration?
He grew up in Treme, a neighborhood in New Orleans, and heard music anytime of day or night.
What were two of Wesley's innovations?
He used a sundial to tell time, used a new counting system, made new games, and made clothes out of plants.
Her clothes were cool. What does the word cool mean?
Cool means stylish or interesting.
What are two elements of realistic fiction?
Setting, characters, plot, and theme (message about an important topic).
After the church celebration, why did Sugar notice the blooming tree and the heron?
He was no longer angry; the stained glass window was displayed in the church.
Who did Trombone Shorty play music with at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
Bo Diddley
When he went back to school in September what changed?
He was viewed as the cool kids and had a lot of friends.
Define the word irritable?
Irritable means easily angered or annoyed.
How is a biography different from an autobiography?
A biography is a story of a real person's life. An autobiography is a story written about a person's life (told by that person).