Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Who is Lanesha
What city does the story take place in?
What is New Orleans
What warning do people get before the storm arrives?
What is A hurricane warning / evacuation notice
What does “evacuate” mean?
What is To leave a place for safety
What is one theme of the story?
What is Courage / survival / friendship
Who raised Lanesha and taught her important life lessons?
Who is Mama Ya-Ya
What natural disaster is coming in the story?
What is Hurricane Katrina
Why doesn’t Mama Ya-Ya leave the Ninth Ward?
She is too old/ill and believes she won’t survive the journey
What is a “hurricane”?
What is A large, powerful storm with strong winds and rain
What does Lanesha learn about herself?
What is She is strong and capable
Who is Lanesha’s friend that helps her during the storm?
Who is TaShon
What part of New Orleans does Lanesha live in?
What is The Ninth Ward
What happens to Mama Ya-Ya during the storm?
What is She dies
What does “rescue” mean?
What is To save someone from danger
How does friendship help Lanesha?
What is when TaShon helps her survive and gives her support
What special ability does Lanesha have?
What is She can see ghosts
What is an important place where Lanesha finds safety?
What is The makeshift shelter (TaShon’s spot / attic area)
How do Lanesha and TaShon survive the floodwaters?
What is They climb to higher ground and stay in a shelter
What does “flood” mean?
What is When water covers land that is usually dry
What lesson does the story teach about hard times?
What is You can be strong and keep going
Which character appears to Lanesha as a ghost and helps guide her during difficult times?
Who is Lanesha’s mother
What happens to many homes in the Ninth Ward after the storm?
What is They flooded and are destroyed
What happens at the end of the story to Lanesha?
What is She is rescued and begins a new life with hope
What does “survive” mean?
What is To stay alive through a dangerous situation
What is one message about helping others?
What is Helping others can save lives and build hope