Vocabulary (Vocabulary Enricher): (present if the student does not have his homework, or it is incomplete, or if there is a need to model this literary circle job. Present as much material as it is needed)
1. Show the vocabulary context sentences included in the PowerPoint Presentation on the iPad.
2. Tell students to read the sentence silently and try to determine the meaning of the highlighted word.
• Tarnation (page 52) – People that have never believed in Jesus Christ as their Savior, are in tarnation for their sins after their death.
• Cascade (page 52) – “Grandfather poured a cascade of syrup over the pancakes and licked his lips. “Okay now.” He paused to eat a dripping forkful.”
• Majestic (page 53) – These mountains are just majestic – I’ve never been to a greater and more beautiful and place than this one. 3. Ask the student to read the sentence aloud for others. 4. Ask each student for their ideas of the meaning. After they give their guesses, reveal the definition confirming, if appropriate, students’ guessing. • Tarnation -the state of being in hell as punishment after death • Cascade - anything that resembles a waterfall, especially in seeming to flow or fall in abundance. • Majestic - having or showing impressive beauty or dignity. 5. Ask the students to compose the sentence using the given word while still looking at the definition. 6. Continue the same procedure with next words. Discussion Questions (Discussion Director): (present if the student does not have his homework, or it is incomplete, or if there is a need to model this literary circle job. Present as much material as it is needed)Page 51 • How does Nick treat the Grandfather and why? Show evidence from the text. (interpretative) o Nick checks if him mother gave any junk food to grandfather. When he sees she hasn’t, he finds some even though he knows his mom wouldn’t appreciate it. It suggests that he wants to please his grandfather. o Nick talks openly about his friends. It means that he wants to continue the conversation with his grandfather and wants to have a good relationship. o He tells his mom that the grandfather is not “so bad,” but at the same time he worries what the grandfather will do. He cares about the relationship and gives it a lot of thought. o Even though the grandfather seems not to be nice about Nick’s friend Kashi, Nick still gets over his emotions or hurt and continue a good relationship. He continues in prayer that is why he is able to behave in this manner. Also, it looks like he wants to get to know his grandpa and also maybe share the Gospel (even just though his actions) with him. Page 52 • What does Nick think about Kashi? Does he like him? What influence does Kashi have on Nick? Show evidence from the text. (interpretative) o While he talks with his grandfather, he says Kashi’s full name with dignity. He gets annoyed by grandfather’s comments about Kashi. This shows his respect to his friend. o Nick admired Kashi’s knowledge, as it is seen in the …show more content…
o She might have prayed that the Lord will work in Grandfather’s heart and this is an answer to the prayer. o Also, Nick’s first sentence in the morning was that grandfather wanted him to bring him food. We may infer that he is eager to do it and his enthusiasm might have caused his mother to smile.
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• How does the grandfather know so much about Japanese kites? (interpretative) o He might have been to Japan and spend a major amount of time, so that he had opportunity to get to know the culture. Also, he seems to be prejudice toward Japanese people. It suggests that Thermos likely had to meet some Japanese in the past.
• Why is the grandfather surprised when Nick suggests getting a thermos? (interpretative) o He is surprised by Nick’s compassion and care. He most likely doesn’t expect that from a boy his age. It is clear that Bick testimony impresses grandfather.
Page 55
• Why is Mrs. McHugh yelling at Nick? (interpretative) o Mrs. McHugh yells at Nick because she doesn’t assume right he is fulfilling the task his mom gave to him, but she things he just listens to the conversation.
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• Do the boys fly their kites on the beach?
1. Show the vocabulary context sentences included in the PowerPoint Presentation on the iPad.
2. Tell students to read the sentence silently and try to determine the meaning of the highlighted word.
• Tarnation (page 52) – People that have never believed in Jesus Christ as their Savior, are in tarnation for their sins after their death.
• Cascade (page 52) – “Grandfather poured a cascade of syrup over the pancakes and licked his lips. “Okay now.” He paused to eat a dripping forkful.”
• Majestic (page 53) – These mountains are just majestic – I’ve never been to a greater and more beautiful and place than this one. 3. Ask the student to read the sentence aloud for others. 4. Ask each student for their ideas of the meaning. After they give their guesses, reveal the definition confirming, if appropriate, students’ guessing. • Tarnation -the state of being in hell as punishment after death • Cascade - anything that resembles a waterfall, especially in seeming to flow or fall in abundance. • Majestic - having or showing impressive beauty or dignity. 5. Ask the students to compose the sentence using the given word while still looking at the definition. 6. Continue the same procedure with next words. Discussion Questions (Discussion Director): (present if the student does not have his homework, or it is incomplete, or if there is a need to model this literary circle job. Present as much material as it is needed)Page 51 • How does Nick treat the Grandfather and why? Show evidence from the text. (interpretative) o Nick checks if him mother gave any junk food to grandfather. When he sees she hasn’t, he finds some even though he knows his mom wouldn’t appreciate it. It suggests that he wants to please his grandfather. o Nick talks openly about his friends. It means that he wants to continue the conversation with his grandfather and wants to have a good relationship. o He tells his mom that the grandfather is not “so bad,” but at the same time he worries what the grandfather will do. He cares about the relationship and gives it a lot of thought. o Even though the grandfather seems not to be nice about Nick’s friend Kashi, Nick still gets over his emotions or hurt and continue a good relationship. He continues in prayer that is why he is able to behave in this manner. Also, it looks like he wants to get to know his grandpa and also maybe share the Gospel (even just though his actions) with him. Page 52 • What does Nick think about Kashi? Does he like him? What influence does Kashi have on Nick? Show evidence from the text. (interpretative) o While he talks with his grandfather, he says Kashi’s full name with dignity. He gets annoyed by grandfather’s comments about Kashi. This shows his respect to his friend. o Nick admired Kashi’s knowledge, as it is seen in the …show more content…
o She might have prayed that the Lord will work in Grandfather’s heart and this is an answer to the prayer. o Also, Nick’s first sentence in the morning was that grandfather wanted him to bring him food. We may infer that he is eager to do it and his enthusiasm might have caused his mother to smile.
Page 53
• How does the grandfather know so much about Japanese kites? (interpretative) o He might have been to Japan and spend a major amount of time, so that he had opportunity to get to know the culture. Also, he seems to be prejudice toward Japanese people. It suggests that Thermos likely had to meet some Japanese in the past.
• Why is the grandfather surprised when Nick suggests getting a thermos? (interpretative) o He is surprised by Nick’s compassion and care. He most likely doesn’t expect that from a boy his age. It is clear that Bick testimony impresses grandfather.
Page 55
• Why is Mrs. McHugh yelling at Nick? (interpretative) o Mrs. McHugh yells at Nick because she doesn’t assume right he is fulfilling the task his mom gave to him, but she things he just listens to the conversation.
Page 57
• Do the boys fly their kites on the beach?