Vocabulary
Things that are arranged haphazardly are not organized and are perhaps out of order
Give me a synonym for haphazardly
Messy, out of order, careless, random
What is the author's purpose of the story?
To inform us on how Philo invented the TV
Why is the electric generator significant to the story?
Philo watched the repairman and set out to fix the machine himself by taking it apart and cleaning it, and it worked.
What did the TV do for the community?
It brought people together to celebrate and enjoy each other's company.
Define the word captivated
If you are captivated by someone or something, you find that person or thing fascinating
Give me an antonym for captivated
Bored, Uninterested, Indifferent, Distracted
Philo's least favorite thing was washing clothes, so, what did he do?
He attached a motor with pulleys to the level to make it churn on its own so he could have extra time to read
What was Philo like as a child? Give me an example of what he did to prove.
Philo asked a lot of questions starting at a very young age. When he was three, he drew pictures of how a train motor works. He was very curious and a smart child.
Describe Philo as an adult
Creative, Hardworking, Inspiring
Define the word appealing
Something that is appealing has qualities that people find pleasing and attractive
Give me a synonym for appealing
inviting, captivating, engaging, intruguing, fascinating
Who were Philo's heroes?
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison
What inspired Philo as a child?
He read science magazines, fixed a lot of broken equipment, and used his intelligence to solve problems.
What did Philo like to do the most?
Read
Define the word bombarded
You keep asking them questions; You are doing a lot
Give me an antonym for bombarded
ignored, relieved, avoided, neglected
What was a phonograph?
A machine where you could listen to music
How did Philo come up with the idea of inventing the TV?
What magazine sponsored Philo's contest?
Define the word crude
Give me an antonym and a synonym for crude
Antonym: Nice, Clean, Organized
Synonym: Bad, Messy, Unorganized
What was the Sear's catalog called?
A Roebuck Catalog
How was Philo's life different in Idaho (moved to) from Utah?
Their new home had electricity, and there were old science magazines with science articles that intrigued Philo.
Why does the author include details about Philo playing the violin?
To inform us on how Philo is creative, intelligent, and enjoys performing.