Watsons ELL chapter 15

In chapter 15, we find the Watsons back in Flint. The family is very concerned about Kenny. He has been disappearing for longer periods of time behind the couch at the “World-famous Watson Pet Hospital”. He was hoping that his feelings about what happened in Birmingham would get better if he stayed there. As the weeks go by, Byron finally succeeds in getting Kenny to deal with his problems, helping Kenny realize that he must reach inside himself to find his inner strength and courage. Kenny learns that there is strength in all of us that gives us the courage to face even the biggest obstacles in our lives.

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In chapter 15, we find the Watsons back in Flint. The family is very concerned about Kenny. He has been disappearing for longer periods of time behind the couch at the “World-famous Watson Pet Hospital”. He was hoping that his feelings about what happened in Birmingham would get better if he stayed there...

Where is the World-Famous Watson Pet Hospital?

• inside the bathroom

• behind the couch

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...He has been disappearing behind the couch at the “World-famous Watson Pet Hospital”. He was hoping that his feelings about what happened in Birmingham would get better if he stayed there...

Why does Kenny go there to hide?

• He thinks that it will heal him like it healed some of his pets.

• He thinks no one wants to see him

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...As the weeks go by, Byron finally succeeds in getting Kenny to deal with his problems, helping Kenny realize that he must reach inside himself to find his inner strength and courage. Kenny learns that there is strength in all of us that gives us the courage to face even the biggest obstacles in our lives.

Who helps Kenny to get over feeling ashamed about not helping Joey more in the church?

• Byron

• Momma

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What does the Wool Pooh symbolize to Kenny?

• fear and death

• happiness and love

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Response about the bombers.

Momma and Dad say they can’t help themselves. They did it because they’re sick...

They think a sickness causes people to hurt or kill people.

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Response about the bombers.

By's thoughts:

..but I don’t know. I ain’t never heard of no sickness that makes you kill little girls just because you don’t want them in your school. I don’t think they’re sick at all. I think they just let hate eat them up and turn them into monsters.

He thinks hatred made them monsters.

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Which TWO lessons or themes can be learned based on the events from the story?

• Even though you might not always get along with your family, family should always help each other.

• Growing up is easy.

• Growing up is not always easy.

• It is important to be mean to others based on their skin color.

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