Are
This word means in an unwilling and hesitant way.
reluctantly
This word means an intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
enthusiasm
This word means a rule or belief governing one's personal behavior.
principle
This word means a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
ritual
This word means felt or caused a sharp stinging pain.
smarted
This word means the state of being united or joined as a whole.
unity
This word means done by people acting as a group.
collective
This word means how or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or another powerful emotion.
smoldering
This word means bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on.
jinx
This word means to watch (someone or something) carefully and attentively.
observe
Identify possible reasons why Chris’s father’s voice has a strange sound when he says that the family may have to move out of the area.
The family has no money and no one wants to move out
What is computer hardware?
a physical equipment that makes up a computer system
Describe Chris’s relationship to his grandmother.
Chris and his grandmother appears to be very close and fond of each other. The fact the Chris leaps out of the bed when he hears her indicates that he is happy she is there.
What is the correct sequence of the events below?
1. Mama and Uncle Ronald shared a secret.
2. Uncle Ronald was introduced.
3. Chris would not tell his uncle what he planned to do with the clothespin
4. Chris made wooden animals for his uncle’s Kwanzaa celebration.
2. Uncle Ronald was introduced.
4. Chris made wooden animals for his uncle’s Kwanzaa celebration.
3. Chris would not tell his uncle what he planned to do with the clothespin
1. Mama and Uncle Ronald shared a secret
What is the correct sequence of the events below?
1. The two of them went home together and waited for Mama.
2. He made fifty cents helping Miles fold papers.
3. Chris left school carrying his Christmas presents at home.
4. He dropped off the presents at home.
5. He picked up his little sister, Beth.
3. Chris left school carrying his Christmas presents at home.
2. He made fifty cents helping Miles fold papers.
4. He dropped off the presents at home.
5. He picked up his little sister, Beth.
1. The two of them went home together and waited for Mama.
Discuss how the word bedlam manages to explain why Chris is so confused on page 184.
Exteme noise, movement, and confusion
What is the correct sequence of the events below?
1. His father tells him to go ring the doorbell.
2. Chris notes that his uncle blinds are drawn.
3. His mother reminds him that they were invited.
2. Chris notes that his uncle blinds are drawn.
3. His mother reminds him that they were invited.
1. His father tells him to go ring the doorbell.
Why do you think Chris is reluctant to get up and why he feels disappointed on Christmas morning?
He already knows that he is not getting a bike and knows that his presents will not be special this year.
Why did Chris’s father let him pay for the tree?
Chris’s father wanted Chris to feel proud of having made an important contribution to the family celebration.
Why did Chris feel afraid?
His father has been out of work for so long that the family has lost hope; he can see that both his parents are upset and worried so he knows that the situations is serious.
Why is Chris looking forward to Kwanzaa?
It’s fun and there are a lot of things that can be learned since adults usually tell stories and there are also some drums and music.
What was Chris’s feeling as he was riding his skateboard and what do you think caused him to feel this way?
He feels miserable. He is disappointed about Christmas and his birthday; he is worried about his father finding a job.
Why did Uncle Ronald arrange this gift-giving experience for Chris?
Uncle Ronald knew that it would give pleasure to have his work admired and praise. He wanted Chris to understand that there is satisfaction in giving as well as in getting.
What do you think that, in the first part of the novel, Uncle Ronald said that he needed the animals for Kwanzaa?
He couldn’t tell Chris that the animals were for Chris’s birthday , or the surprise would have been ruined.
What did Mama and Uncle Ronald was whispering about?
They were planning about the surprise birthday party for Chris