Edward Tulane Chapters 21-27 & Vocab

Edward Tulane Chapters 21-27

​Vocab & Comprehension

Vocabulary

• literally - real, true; accurate even though it may be surprising

• reap - to get something as a result of something you have done

• exceedingly - extremely; very

• perceive - to notice or become aware of

• assistance - help or support

• oblivion - the state of being destroyed or unaware

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for EXTREMELY?

• exceedingly

• literally

• oblivion

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for NOTHINGNESS?

• exceedingly

• literally

• oblivion

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for OBTAIN?

• exceedingly

• literally

• reap

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for INTERPRET?

• reap

• perceive

• assistance

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for HELP?

• reap

• perceive

• assistance

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for ACTUALLY?

• exceedingly

• literally

• perceive

Open Ended

What events do we need to add to the plot line?

Open Ended

What is the climax of the story?

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the story shows that Edward is now capable of love?

• "Normally, Edward would have found intrusive, clingy behavior of this sort very annoying, but there was something about Sarah Ruth. He wanted to take care of her. He wanted to protect her. He wanted to do more for her."

• "At the end of the day, Bryce returned with a biscuit for Sarah Ruth and a ball of twine for Edward."

• "In the evenings, at the hands of Bryce, at the ends of the twine, Edward danced and danced."

Poll

Is this the end for Edward?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to describe this chapter?

• Edward returns to his original home and all of the people who love him are there.

• Edward is dreaming about reuniting with all of the people who loved him.

• Edward died and cannot think anymore.

Multiple Choice

What is different about Edward in his dream?

• He has wings.

• He can walk.

• He is a real rabbit.

• A and B

Multiple Choice

Where is Edward?

• in heaven

• back with Bryce

• in a doll-mender's shop

Open Ended

Lucius Clarke gives Bryce two options:

1. Pay for Edward to be fixed.

2. Give him to Lucius Clarke to be fixed but not get him back.

If you were Bryce, what option would you choose? Why?

Open Ended

What does Bryce's choice tell us about Bryce?

Vocabulary

• vain - too proud of one's own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc.

• vacant - not filled, used, or lived in

• contrarian - a person who takes an opposite or different view or attitude from other people

• acquaintance - someone you know but who is not a close friend

• impassioned - showing or feeling strong emotions

• expectancy - a feeling that something is going to happen

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for EMPTY or UNOCCUPIED?

• vain

• vacant

• impassioned

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for anticipation?

• expectancy

• contrarian

• impassioned

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is an antonym for UNCARING?

• acquaintance

• contrarian

• impassioned

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is an antonym for a CONFORMIST?

• acquaintance

• contrarian

• impassioned

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for a CONCEITED?

• vain

• contrarian

• vacant

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word is a synonym for a person you've met a few times?

• acquaintance

• expectancy

• impassioned

Multiple Choice

How does Edward feel about dolls in general?

• He finds them annoying.

• He thinks they are fun to play with.

• He enjoys their company.

• He is jealous that they are so loved.

Multiple Choice

How does Edward feel at the end of Chapter 25?

• hopeful

• hopeless

• happy

• frightened

Open Ended

The doll in the baby bonnet tells Edward to open his heart. What do you think she means by this?

Open Ended

How do you think Abilene feels when she sees Edward again?

Open Ended

Share any thoughts or feelings you have!

Open Ended

What is your opinion of the book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane?

Poll

Would you recommend this book to others to read?

• yes

• maybe

• no

Labelling

Complete the plot diagram with the missing labels.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Edward becomes a scarecrow.

the Tulane home

Edward does not love anyone.

Neal breaks Edward's head open.

rising action

doll tells Edward to open his heart

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane?

• Life is really, really sad, but you have to keep going.

• "If you have no intention of loving or being loved, then the whole journey is pointless."

• Being a china rabbit is better than being a china doll.