Exit Slip: “The Old Grandfather and the Little Grandson” and “An Hour With Abuelo”

All generations should respect their elders.

People grow wiser as they grow older.

People should visit their grandparents.

Old people are more knowledgeable than younger people.

“I’m making a wooden bucket. When you and Momma get old, I’ll feed you out of this wooden dish.”

(paragraph 2)

“When he ate, he was untidy.” (paragraph 2)

“One day the old man’s son and wife were sitting in their hut. Their little son was playing on the floor.” (paragraph 2)

“The young peasant and his wife looked at each other and tears appeared in their eyes.” (paragraph 3)

“I’m surprised that he is still so sharp, because his body is shrinking like a crumpled up brown paper sack with some bones in it.” (paragraph 9)

“‘I have time, Abuelo.’ I’m a little embarrassed that he saw me looking at my watch.” (paragraph 11)

“Just one hour, una hora, is all I am asking of you, son.” (paragraph 1)

“His name is Arturo too. I was named after him.” (paragraph 6)

Abuelo and Grandfather both react positively helping the others see their wrongdoings.

Abuelo and Grandfather are both unaware, helping others see their wrongdoings.

Abuelo and Grandfather both do not react, causing the others to see their own harmful actions and learn a valuable lesson.

Abuelo and Grandfather both voice their disapproval, causing the others to see their own harmful actions and learn a valuable lesson..