ELA
What are the parts of a simple sentence?
Subject and predicate.
In what ways does the mother pressure her daughter to change?
She pressures her daughter to become a child prodigy. First she pressures the daughter to become an actress. Next, she pressures her to learn facts in order to appear on television. Then, she pressures her to become an accomplished pianist.
How did Laura Schroff and Maurice Mazyck meet?
Laura and Maurice met when Maurice stopped Laura on the street and asked her for some change. Laura kept walking, but then she turned around and went back to Maurice. After talking, Laura took Maurice out to lunch.
In Mother to Son identify two words or phrases from the poem that describe the staircase.
boards torn up, bare, dark
What story is about wooden dishes"
The Grandfather and His Little Grandson.
What is required for paragraph in Major T's class?
Topic sentence and 4-6 supporting sentences.
How does the mother arrange for her daughter to take piano lessons?
The mother exchanges housecleaning services for piano lessons from Mr. Chong, a retired piano teacher who lives in their apartment building.
What does the old Chinese proverb say connects two people who are destined to meet and influence each other?
An old Chinese proverb says that an “invisible thread” connects people who are destined to meet and influence each other
What does the speaker tell her son NOT to do?
She tells her son not to give up when things get difficult.
What is a family tree?
A chart that has you and your ancestors.
What does paragraph writing prepare us for in Major T's class?
Essays.
How does the narrator prepare for the talent show?
The narrator practices as little as she can for thetalent show. She purposely makes no effort, andbecause Mr. Chong is deaf and cannot hear howwell she is playing, he does not notice.
What weekly ritual do Laura and Maurice begin after their first meeting?
After their first meeting, Laura and Maurice began eating dinner together every Monday.
What event does the speaker refer to at the poem’s start?
The speaker refers to “you” winning a race.
Name three things that a teenior can help with a senior in tech?
Email, text, facebook, instagram, tictoc, using an iphone or other device...
Name the first and last sentences in a paragraph.
Introduction/Topic and Conclusion.
What happens when the narrator performs at the talent show?
The narrator’s piano performance at the recital is terrible, and no one applauds except for Mr. Chong. The daughter expects her mother to be angry because she was so poorly prepared. Instead, the mother shows only a quiet, blank look that said she had lost everything
What was Maurice’s favorite part of the visit to Laura’s sister?
Maurice’s favorite part of the visit to Laura’s sister’s home was the large dining room table where everyone talked and ate together.
What goal does the speaker of the poem identify?
The speaker identifies victory as the goal.
Name one thing a younger generation can learn from an older.
History, experience, morality, ethics, careers family upbringing, pride in all things good, forgiveness...
Bonus
500
What happens to the piano at the end of the story?
The mother gives the daughter the old piano. The daughter has it tuned and plays the same song that she played at the talent show
Describe Maurice’s adult life, professionally and personally.
As an adult, Maurice works in construction and has a wife and children. He also has a large dining room table in his living room.
Which actions repeat throughout the poem?
Running and racing repeat throughout the poem.
What ethnicity is Langston Hughes?
African American