POV
What POV does the story start off in? and why?
Third person POV, because the narrator tells the reader that they are about to tell a story from a memory
When thinking about the idea of luck we discussed that you can have good luck or bad luck it just depends on your ...
Point of view/ perception of the events/ attitude
Describe a character trait of Mr. Pickens and how you know this
Multiple answers acceptable: He is kind- Elzie states it.
He is good with animals – he takes care of the dog after roping it
He is sweet- he sees the girls home safe
What are “high times?”
Fun times/ good times
define “Plaited”
braided
What POV does the story end in and why?
What POV does the story end in and why?Third person, since the story starts in third person explaining to the reader that they are about to hear a story, it needs to end by wrapping up the story.
The literature in context section makes a good argument that luck could be real based on…
How a person feel about something and acts because of it
Why do Ovella and Elzie run away to the Silas Greene?
for fun!
What is the Silas Greene show? Prove how you know.
Similar to a circus or a traveling carnival with shows the text uses a context clue (restatement)
What is twine?
strong string or cords of strands twisted together
Who tells the story? How do you know?
Elzie F Pickens tells the story from first person POV. The reader can tell because she uses words like I, We, Me
Why is the “Literature in context" section included?
To help readers make real life connections
Prove this statement: “The character’s belief in luck drives the plot” (find evidence)
review answers: Did you prove your point? Did you explain evidence?
What does “lit out” most likely mean?
Chased after because Elzie explains that the dog was running right behind her.
define and use hind in a sentence
rear
Explain the three types of third person POV:
Third person Omniscient: all knowing narrator all thoughts and feelings of everyone
Third person limited: narrator only knows the thoughts and feeling of one charter
Third person Objective: narrator acts as an unbiased observer reporting JUST the FACTS (objective)
Are Mrs. Pickens and her Granddaughter similar? Why or why not?
Yes, they both seem to believe in the idea of luck
Who is Sweet Tee? Where is she in this story
Mrs. Elzie F Pickens Granddaughter, sitting on the deck listening to her great grandmother's story
On page 66 Sweet Tee uses the term “good stone luck” what do you think this term means?
The term is most likely referring to her good luck charm
Which vocab means familiar?
Aquainted
What triggers Elzie F Pickens memory?
She sees the dogwood blooms and remembers the same time of year that she met her husband
Was this story (in your opinion) an example of good luck or bad luck and why?
Can you prove your answer? Can you provide a detail? If so you may award yourself the points...If not the points go to the team on your right!
Do Ovella and Elzie join the Silas Greene show? Why or why not find a quote and explain.
No they “lose heart” for the show
What does Elzie mean when she refers to herself as a “Poor Sinner Girl” in the story?
She feels extremely guilty for throwing the stone at the dog and hitting it on the nose
define and give a sentence for spied
watched secretly,