Show:
Story
Grammar
Character
Vocabulary
Cause and effect or compare and constrast?
Inferencing
100
Paris
Where did the story begin?
100
Grete
Who is the housekeeper?
100
A passage or scene selected from a larger piece of work
What is an excerpt?
100
(cause) It was cold, windy, rainy and the top of the landmark was unprotected
Why was the elevator to the top of the Arc de Triomphe empty?
100
they were staying in a small room in a hotel and Papa was missing a button off his coat
How can you tell the family was poor?
200
Germany
Where had the family fled from?
200
He was kind and patient with the children.
How would you describe the shopowner?
200
to say something loudly
What are ringing tones?
200
(cause) She wanted a cheaper pencil
(effect) Why did Anna shout?
200
the wind was blowing really strong
How can you tell it was blustery?
300
November
What time of year did the story take place?
300
Max felt embarrassed
How did Max feel when Anna asked the shopowner for another pencil?
300
people who run from danger
What are refugees?
300
(effect) Papa's editorials made it too dangerous to stay
(cause) Why did the family leave Germany?
400
Germany, Switzerland, then Paris
Where are all the places the children have lived so far?
400
Because she signed them up for French lessons and told them to take a dictionary along
How was mother helpful?
400
a pencil
What is un crayon?
500
About one day...from morning to morning
How much time has passed from the beginning to the end of the story?
500
First she was afraid and upset because neither could speak any French. But later she became brave and courageous.
How did Anna feel when her mother told her that she and Max would have to buy the pencils?
500
good evening, Madame
What is bonsoir Madame?