Generations--Unit 1

What is the title of Unit 1?

• Two Kinds

• Dialogues

• Generations

• Perspectives

What is the essential question of Unit 1?

• Why do grandmothers hate to drive at night?

• What can one generation learn from another?

• What is "dialogue"?

• What is special about child prodigies?

What is a non-fiction narrative?

• a short, rhyming poem

• an encyclopedia article

• a short story with made up characters and events

• a true story

What is the meaning of the root "-dict"?

• prodigy

• grounded

• speak

• listen

You get home past your curfew. What is a possible logical consequence?

• getting grounded

• root word

• a $10 reward

• dialogue

If you contradict someone, you

• agree with them 100%.

• tell them they play the piano well even if they don't.

• say something different than what they are saying.

• inflict physical harm on them.

The main idea of "Grounded" is

• A grandma and grandchild can learn a lot from each other.

• If your grandma used to sing in a band she probably still likes to sing in. the car.

• A 1966 red Chevrolet Impala is a cool car.

• Never lie to your parents.

Which word is NOT an important word in "Two Kinds"?

• prodigy

• mother

• piano

• Impala

What is NOT true of a summary?

• It is shorter than the original text.

• .It is longer than the original text.

• It contains no opinions.

• It contains only the most important details of a text.

"Lamented" means

• complimented.

• took piano lesson.

• expressed regret.

• sent a letter to.