Vocabulary
A long search undertaken in order to find or realize something.
Quest
How many hours does Saroo think he is on a train for when he gets lost? (range)
12-15 hours
Throughout the excerpt, Saroo struggles to communicate his emotions? True or False
True
When making a claim in reading, what do you need to prove it's true?
Text evidence
Including everything possibly; careful and complete.
Thorough
From what train station does Saroo begin his search?
Kolkata Howrah Station
Why is Saroo's search particularly challenging? (basic)
It covers such a vast amount of area
What part of plot means the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced?
Exposition
A deep understanding of a person or thing.
Insight
What search engine did Saroo use?
Google Earth
What landmark does the narrator "see" first in his quest toward finding his birth family?
What is a memoir?
A type of autobiography that focuses on a specific period in the author’s life or an experience that holds particular significance for the author.
A word, phrase or acronym that professionals use in their specific field to help save time when communicating with other knowledgeable professionals.
Technical Term
What was the name of the "B" train station Saroo finds?
Burhanpur
Why did the narrator search for his long lost home?
Reconnect with his family and understand his past.
What is mood and what is tone?
Mood is how YOU feel when you're reading. Tone is how the author hopes to make you feel through his/her word choice.
Carefully though over in advance; planned.
deliberate
What is "B" town?
Brierly remembers the name of the train station near his hometown begins with a "B."
Who is the narrator in A Long Way Home?
Saroo Brierly
What does the word insight mean?
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