Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word CONTRAST?
To be different from something else.
Big idea - Topic
Theme- life lesson/message
What is the ryhyme scheme of stanza 1?
After the Winter
One day, when trees have dropped their leaves,
And dawn is cold and bright,
The trembling birds beneath the eaves
Have settled in for night,
We’ll turn our hearts to warmer lands,
My dear, and walk a while,
To sunny shores and shining sands
Where gentle orchids smile.
We’ll find a calm and quiet hill
Beside a tall green tree,
Where clear streams jump and dance and spill,
And busy hums the bee.
There we will make a simple home
With sunlight in the glade,
With bluebells swaying as they bloom,
And ferns that never fade.
ABAB
What is setting? Give an example from The Color of my Words.
When and where a story takes place - Dominican Republic
Read the following story. Which sentence from the text demonstrates the conflict?
The small coastal town of Marlowe sat beneath a gray morning sky, where the ocean crashed against the rocks and the air smelled like salt and rain. Every day, twelve-year-old Priya helped her grandmother prepare their tiny seafood stand by the pier, but this morning was different—a larger, flashier restaurant had opened down the street, drawing away nearly all of their customers. As Priya stacked crab traps and wiped down tables, she felt a knot of worry in her stomach, wondering if their family business would survive the summer.
Instead of giving up, Priya suggested they add homemade spices her grandmother had taught her to make, along with a small hand-painted sign welcoming visitors. By afternoon, curious travelers began stopping, intrigued by the warm smell drifting from their stand and the care behind their work. Though the new restaurant was still busy, Priya saw familiar faces return, smiling as they tasted the food. She realized that what made their stand special wasn’t size or speed, but the effort, kindness, and tradition they poured into it.
” but this morning was different—a larger, flashier restaurant had opened down the street, drawing away nearly all of their customers.”
What does it mean to contribute to a group project? Provide an example.
To give input/take on a responsibility/etc
Read the following paragraph. What BIG IDEA is present?
Lena loved practicing basketball after school, even when her shots missed more than they made. Some days she felt embarrassed watching other players score easily while she struggled. One afternoon, after missing ten shots in a row, she wanted to quit and go home. Her coach reminded her that every player gets better by making mistakes, not by avoiding them. Lena took a deep breath, kept practicing, and by the end of the season, she wasn’t perfect—but she was much better than before.
Following your dreams
Empowerment
Faith vs doubt
Provide an example of personification in the poem:
After the Winter
One day, when trees have dropped their leaves,
And dawn is cold and bright,
The trembling birds beneath the eaves
Have settled in for night,
We’ll turn our hearts to warmer lands,
My dear, and walk a while,
To sunny shores and shining sands
Where gentle orchids smile.
We’ll find a calm and quiet hill
Beside a tall green tree,
Where clear streams jump and dance and spill,
And busy hums the bee.
There we will make a simple home
With sunlight in the glade,
With bluebells swaying as they bloom,
And ferns that never fade.
Where gentle orchids smile
What is conflict? Give an example from The Color of my Words
A problem the character faces — Ana Rosa wants to write/steals notebook/struggles with her relationships etc.
Read the following story. Which line demonstrates how Priya feels about the conflict?
The small coastal town of Marlowe sat beneath a gray morning sky, where the ocean crashed against the rocks and the air smelled like salt and rain. Every day, twelve-year-old Priya helped her grandmother prepare their tiny seafood stand by the pier, but this morning was different—a larger, flashier restaurant had opened down the street, drawing away nearly all of their customers. As Priya stacked crab traps and wiped down tables, she felt a knot of worry in her stomach, wondering if their family business would survive the summer.
Instead of giving up, Priya suggested they add homemade spices her grandmother had taught her to make, along with a small hand-painted sign welcoming visitors. By afternoon, curious travelers began stopping, intrigued by the warm smell drifting from their stand and the care behind their work. Though the new restaurant was still busy, Priya saw familiar faces return, smiling as they tasted the food. She realized that what made their stand special wasn’t size or speed, but the effort, kindness, and tradition they poured into it.
As Priya stacked crab traps and wiped down tables, she felt a knot of worry in her stomach, wondering if their family business would survive the summer.
Define slumber as it is used in the sentence:
Sleep
Read the following paragraph. What theme is present?
Lena loved practicing basketball after school, even when her shots missed more than they made. Some days she felt embarrassed watching other players score easily while she struggled. One afternoon, after missing ten shots in a row, she wanted to quit and go home. Her coach reminded her that every player gets better by making mistakes, not by avoiding them. Lena took a deep breath, kept practicing, and by the end of the season, she wasn’t perfect—but she was much better than before.
Perseverance leads to improvement
What is the tone of stanza #2?
After the Winter
1- One day, when trees have dropped their leaves,
And dawn is cold and bright,
The trembling birds beneath the eaves
Have settled in for night,
2- We’ll turn our hearts to warmer lands,
My dear, and walk a while,
To sunny shores and shining sands
Where gentle orchids smile.
3- We’ll find a calm and quiet hill
Beside a tall green tree,
Where clear streams jump and dance and spill,
And busy hums the bee.
4- There we will make a simple home
With sunlight in the glade,
With bluebells swaying as they bloom,
And ferns that never fade.
Hopeful, optimistic
How does the setting in The Color of my Words have an effect on the conflict?
Ana Rosa lives in the Dominican Republic. Her dream is to write, however her country does not allow anyone but the president to write books. If you write, you can be arrested or killed.
Read the following story. Which line provides an example of imagery?
The small coastal town of Marlowe sat beneath a gray morning sky, where the ocean crashed against the rocks and the air smelled like salt and rain. Every day, twelve-year-old Priya helped her grandmother prepare their tiny seafood stand by the pier, but this morning was different—a larger, flashier restaurant had opened down the street, drawing away nearly all of their customers. As Priya stacked crab traps and wiped down tables, she felt a knot of worry in her stomach, wondering if their family business would survive the summer.
Instead of giving up, Priya suggested they add homemade spices her grandmother had taught her to make, along with a small hand-painted sign welcoming visitors. By afternoon, curious travelers began stopping, intrigued by the warm smell drifting from their stand and the care behind their work. Though the new restaurant was still busy, Priya saw familiar faces return, smiling as they tasted the food. She realized that what made their stand special wasn’t size or speed, but the effort, kindness, and tradition they poured into it.
By afternoon, curious travelers began stopping, intrigued by the warm smell drifting from their stand and the care behind their work.
Describe the feeling of isolation. How may it have an effect on a character?
To be alone/lonely. Create feelings of sadness
Read the following paragraph. What BIG IDEAS are present?
During a long bus ride across the desert, Marco kept staring out the window, convinced that the empty landscape held nothing of value. All he saw was dry sand and a pale, endless sky. As the sun began to set, however, the horizon slowly filled with deep oranges, pinks, and gold, reflecting light that made the desert seem alive. Marco realized that he had almost missed this beauty because he had decided too quickly that nothing mattered. By the time the bus reached its destination, he carried the glowing colors of the desert with him, long after they faded from view.
Danger of passing judgement
Knowledge vs ignorance
Nature as Beauty
After the Winter
One day, when trees have dropped their leaves,
And dawn is cold and bright,
The trembling birds beneath the eaves
Have settled in for night,
We’ll turn our hearts to warmer lands,
My dear, and walk a while,
To sunny shores and shining sands
Where gentle orchids smile.
We’ll find a calm and quiet hill
Beside a tall green tree,
Where clear streams jump and dance and spill,
And busy hums the bee.
There we will make a simple home
With sunlight in the glade,
With bluebells swaying as they bloom,
And ferns that never fade.
Winter —> Spring
What is the MOOD in chapter two when the entire family is searching for the notepad?
Tense, anxious, fearful, suspenseful etc.
Read the following story. Which line demonstrates that Priya is thoughtful?
The small coastal town of Marlowe sat beneath a gray morning sky, where the ocean crashed against the rocks and the air smelled like salt and rain. Every day, twelve-year-old Priya helped her grandmother prepare their tiny seafood stand by the pier, but this morning was different—a larger, flashier restaurant had opened down the street, drawing away nearly all of their customers. As Priya stacked crab traps and wiped down tables, she felt a knot of worry in her stomach, wondering if their family business would survive the summer.
Instead of giving up, Priya suggested they add homemade spices her grandmother had taught her to make, along with a small hand-painted sign welcoming visitors. By afternoon, curious travelers began stopping, intrigued by the warm smell drifting from their stand and the care behind their work. Though the new restaurant was still busy, Priya saw familiar faces return, smiling as they tasted the food. She realized that what made their stand special wasn’t size or speed, but the effort, kindness, and tradition they poured into it.
Instead of giving up, Priya suggested they add homemade spices her grandmother had taught her to make, along with a small hand-painted sign welcoming visitors.
What does it mean to be reflective?
To think back on the past, what could have been done better/differently
Read the follow paragraph. What theme is present?
During a long bus ride across the desert, Marco kept staring out the window, convinced that the empty landscape held nothing of value. All he saw was dry sand and a pale, endless sky. As the sun began to set, however, the horizon slowly filled with deep oranges, pinks, and gold, reflecting light that made the desert seem alive. Marco realized that he had almost missed this beauty because he had decided too quickly that nothing mattered. By the time the bus reached its destination, he carried the glowing colors of the desert with him, long after they faded from view.
Beauty and meaning can be found when we are open-minded and observant.
After the Winter
One day, when trees have dropped their leaves,
And dawn is cold and bright,
The trembling birds beneath the eaves
Have settled in for night,
We’ll turn our hearts to warmer lands,
My dear, and walk a while,
To sunny shores and shining sands
Where gentle orchids smile.
We’ll find a calm and quiet hill
Beside a tall green tree,
Where clear streams jump and dance and spill,
And busy hums the bee.
There we will make a simple home
With sunlight in the glade,
With bluebells swaying as they bloom,
And ferns that never fade.
They demonstrate the setting and how the speaker hopes for warmer weather and better days ahead.
What is the TONE when Ana Rosa confronts Guario about the notepad?
Remorseful, regretful
Read the following story. Which sentence from the text demonstrates the theme?
The small coastal town of Marlowe sat beneath a gray morning sky, where the ocean crashed against the rocks and the air smelled like salt and rain. Every day, twelve-year-old Priya helped her grandmother prepare their tiny seafood stand by the pier, but this morning was different—a larger, flashier restaurant had opened down the street, drawing away nearly all of their customers. As Priya stacked crab traps and wiped down tables, she felt a knot of worry in her stomach, wondering if their family business would survive the summer.
Instead of giving up, Priya suggested they add homemade spices her grandmother had taught her to make, along with a small hand-painted sign welcoming visitors. By afternoon, curious travelers began stopping, intrigued by the warm smell drifting from their stand and the care behind their work. Though the new restaurant was still busy, Priya saw familiar faces return, smiling as they tasted the food. She realized that what made their stand special wasn’t size or speed, but the effort, kindness, and tradition they poured into it.
She realized that what made their stand special wasn’t size or speed, but the effort, kindness, and tradition they poured into it.