W5: ALWG Chapter 1 (Pg 5-10) A4/B4 + A5/B5
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18 questions
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According to Ms. Witcher's video, what are the 2 types of questions that you will be asked when exploring literature.
According to Ms. Witcher's video, what are the 2 types of questions that you will be asked when exploring literature.
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According to Ms. Witcher, what are the 3 different types of connection we should be making as we are reading literature to help us develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and ultimately the world?
According to Ms. Witcher, what are the 3 different types of connection we should be making as we are reading literature to help us develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and ultimately the world?
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In your own words explain the difference between connection question and comprehension questions.
In your own words explain the difference between connection question and comprehension questions.
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Connection: In this chapter, Ishmael is normal 12 year old boy, and suddenly, his life is completley transformed into warzone. Can you think of an instance in your own life experiences that this is similar to this?
Connection: In this chapter, Ishmael is normal 12 year old boy, and suddenly, his life is completley transformed into warzone. Can you think of an instance in your own life experiences that this is similar to this?
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Comprehension: Why do the refugees passing through Ishmael’s town refuse the shelter that was offer to them by the civilians?
Comprehension: Why do the refugees passing through Ishmael’s town refuse the shelter that was offer to them by the civilians?
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Refugee is a term that is used a lot in this text. Look up the word refugee and provide the definition from Google.
Refugee is a term that is used a lot in this text. Look up the word refugee and provide the definition from Google.
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Connection: On page 5, Ishmael describes the children coming from warzones "jumped at the sound of chopping wood or stones land[ing] on tin roofs flung by children hunting birds with slingshots." Why do you think the children were jumping at these sounds?
Connection: On page 5, Ishmael describes the children coming from warzones "jumped at the sound of chopping wood or stones land[ing] on tin roofs flung by children hunting birds with slingshots." Why do you think the children were jumping at these sounds?
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Comprehension: How old was Ishmael when he was first touch by the war?
Comprehension: How old was Ishmael when he was first touch by the war?
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Comprehension: When Ishmael was first touch by the war he was on his way to participate in a talent show in what town?
Comprehension: When Ishmael was first touch by the war he was on his way to participate in a talent show in what town?
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Comprehension: What talents were Ishmael and his friends going to showcase in the talent show?
Comprehension: What talents were Ishmael and his friends going to showcase in the talent show?
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Connection: On page 6, Ishmael says "some boys taught him more about [this] foriegn music and dance." This is in reference to "rap music." Why would rap music be foreign to Ishmael and his friends?
Connection: On page 6, Ishmael says "some boys taught him more about [this] foriegn music and dance." This is in reference to "rap music." Why would rap music be foreign to Ishmael and his friends?
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Comprehension: How many miles was Ishmael and his friends walk to Mattru Jong?
Comprehension: How many miles was Ishmael and his friends walk to Mattru Jong?
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Comprehension: Who is Mamie Kpana?
Comprehension: Who is Mamie Kpana?
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Comprehension: While Ishmael and his friends were staying at Khalilou's house, they recieved that news that their hometown had been attacked by the rebels. What is the name of thier hometown?
Comprehension: While Ishmael and his friends were staying at Khalilou's house, they recieved that news that their hometown had been attacked by the rebels. What is the name of thier hometown?
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On page 10, Beah uses personification to contrast the oddly normal day against the attack of the rebels. What is this peice of personification? (7 words long)
On page 10, Beah uses personification to contrast the oddly normal day against the attack of the rebels. What is this peice of personification? (7 words long)
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Comprehension: While the boys are deciding what to do after finding out that their hometown was attacked, Ishmael's friend Talloi finally breaks the silence and says..."_______________________________________________"
Comprehension: While the boys are deciding what to do after finding out that their hometown was attacked, Ishmael's friend Talloi finally breaks the silence and says..."_______________________________________________"
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Connection: If your family was in a village that you knew was under attack, would you return to look for them? Why or Why not? (There is no wrong answer here).
Connection: If your family was in a village that you knew was under attack, would you return to look for them? Why or Why not? (There is no wrong answer here).
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Comprehension: In at least 4 sentences, summarize everything that happened between pages 5-10.
Comprehension: In at least 4 sentences, summarize everything that happened between pages 5-10.