Vocabulary
Give the definition and an example
Advice
suggestions or help given to someone
What did Christopher learn from his parents?
He admires them and is proud of how they treated and cared for Oliver
How is Mama a hero? Name one lesson Mama taught Ray.
She taught him to be independent
What does Chronological Order mean?
events are put in the order they happened (first, second, third, etc.)
Give the definition and an example
Condition
a situation or problem
Christopher de Vinck is telling his students a story that happened in the past, present, or future?
Past
What was Mama's outlook on Ray?
She saw his as a regular kid who needed to be independent
What are two time order words that show a shift to present tense?
Answers will vary:
Today, Nowadays, Currently, Now, verbs in present tense, Presently, etc.
Give the definition and an example
Discipline
training that shows ow to behave
What does "Even now" mean?
Past, Present or Future
Present
What advice does Ray get from Ma Beck after his mother dies?
She tells him to remember what his mama taught him and to keep working hard
What are two time order words that show a shift to past tense?
Answers will vary:
Yesterday, Last night, ___ ago, verbs in past tense, etc.
Give the definition and an example
Outlook
your point of view or perspective
What is Oliver's power?
He shows people how to love and see what's really important
What is Ray's outlook on how what his Mama taught him?
He is grateful for her discipline
Give me five events from "Brother Ray" in chronological order.
Answers will vary:
Example:
1. Ray goes blind.
2. Mama gets him help
3. Ray goes to school
4. Mama dies
5. Ray works hard and becomes famous
Give the definition and an example
Presence
being in the moment or physically there
What does it mean when the student calls Oliver a "vegetable"? How does that make Christopher feel?
A "vegetable" doesn't or can't do anything. It makes Christopher upset because his brother did teach his lessons.
How do you think the neighbors felt about Mama making her blind son do chores?
I think they were shocked and maybe a little upset. The neighbors didn't think Ray was able to things like other kids.
Give me five events from "Power of the Powerless" in chronological order.
Answer will vary:
Example
1. There is a gas leak.
2. Oliver is born.
3. The family takes good care of Oliver who has disabilities.
4. Christopher meets a girl who helps Oliver.
5. Christopher marries the girl.