“The Nest” page 80 of Elements of English 9
Pre-Reading Activity:
- Discuss the statement: “Parents know best”.
- Discuss the possible meanings of the title, and make some predictions about what will happen in it.
After Reading the Story: Answer in full sentences, unless directed otherwise. Marks are deducted for incomplete responses. Answer on a separate piece of paper.
- In 7-10 points, outline a plot summary of the story. (5 marks)
- Conflict: Identify 2 of the conflicts in the story by type, characters involved, and resolution. (12 marks)
Example: Type: man vs. man
Characters: Jane vs. Jimmy
Resolution: Jimmy stops pestering Jane, and they become friends.
- Describe the protagonist. List 4 character traits for this person.(2 marks)
- Define prejudice. Give 3 examples of prejudice in this story, either from Jimmy or his mother or others mentioned. (3 marks)
- How does the anecdote (a short re-telling of something that happened in the past) of the swimming story on page 81 make the reader understand what the family is going through at this time? (2 marks)
- Why did everyone “change their minds” to go with Paul? (2 marks)
- Why did Jimmy lie about supper to both Paul and his mother?(2 marks)
- Explain 3 ways the family surprised each other at supper. (3 marks)
- What is meant by the last line of the story? (2 marks)
- What is meant by the title of the story? (2 marks)
Writing:
Consider your own past, especially when someone surprised you by changing their mind about something or someone. Write a brief anecdote (personal story) explaining how you managed to change someone’s opinion or actions towards something.
Evaluation Content: quality and quantity of ideas, interest level, organization of ideas. /10 marks
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