Vocabulary
Empathy
the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
What is the theme of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
Compassion and kindness can help people learn and grow.
How would you describe Lemon Brown based on his looks?
-he is old
-he is wrinkly
-he wears rags
-he is black
-he has white hair
Two women shopping for Christmas presents reach for the last doll on the shelf. They each tug on the doll claiming it as their own.
external: man v man
What is an antagonist?
the person who opposes the protagonist (main character)
tenement
a run-down, often crowded, apartment house
What is the theme of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?
The value of our relationships is priceless.
Give a quote that Lemon Brown says that shows us that he is wise.
"Every man got a treasure. You don't know that, you must be a fool!"
Describe a scenario that would be a man vs. nature conflict.
-weather
-wild animals/wildlife
-disease/outbreak
What is Ms. Nowack's favorite movie?
looming
a mirage in which an object seems to be above it's true position
He is grateful to have more time with his father.
What might we infer about Lemon Brown's background based on his dialect?
Example: "You ain't one of them bad boys looking for my treasure, is you?"
-uneducated (formally)
-maybe from the south
I have to decide if I want the delicious burger or the healthy salad.
word choice
impromptu
suddenly prepared or unplanned
Her mother wanted a reason to collect more money from social security.
How would you describe Greg based on his looks?
("The Treasure of Lemon Brown")
-knotty-headed
-blue eyed
-young
-wearing a collared shirt
What two conflict types can be argued here:
I don't want to have plastic surgery, but I don't like growing older and having wrinkles.
-man vs. self
-man vs. nature
Name two reasons that we annotate texts.
-to engage with the text
-to make us better readers
-to make connections
-to help with future writing assignments
-to help us remember what we read
tentatively
as a trial, experiment, or attempt
What is Lemon Brown's treasure?
His harmonica and newspaper clippings
What does Mrs. Jones DO that shows us that she is stern?
("Thank You, Ma'am")
-makes Roger pick up her bag
-drags Roger back to her house
-makes Roger was his face
What is the main conflict type presented in movies/books like:
The Hunger Games
Divergent
The Giver
The Handmaid's Tale
Of Mice and Men
Man vs. Society
What does SYNTAX mean?
the order of words