Tuck Everlasting – Chapter 20 - Check for understanding

Who is involved in the rescue of Winnie?

• Winnie and her family

• The police and the Tucks

• The Tucks and Mae

• Jesse and Miles

What do you remember about the man in the yellow suit?

• He was kind and helpful.

• He was mysterious and wanted the Tucks' secret.

• He was a member of the Tuck family.

• He was a police officer.

Prediction: What might happen when the Tucks try to take Winnie back?

• Winnie might escape with the Tucks.

• Winnie might refuse to go with the Tucks.

• The Tucks might get caught while taking Winnie back.

• Nothing unusual might happen.

During Reading – Plot Notes The chapter begins with ____________ holding ________________ in her arms.

• The chapter begins with Mae holding Winnie in her arms. Mae is trying to protect her.

• The chapter begins with Winnie holding a book in her arms. She is reading quietly.

• The chapter begins with Jesse holding a puppy in his arms. He is smiling.

• The chapter begins with Tuck holding a lantern in his arms. He is searching for something.

During Reading – Plot Notes The man in the yellow suit tries to ____________ Winnie, but Mae ____________ him. ➤ Mae’s actions show that she is __________________________________________________________

• The man in the yellow suit tries to take Winnie, but Mae stops him. Mae’s actions show that she is brave and protective.

• The man in the yellow suit tries to help Winnie, but Mae ignores him. Mae’s actions show that she is careless and indifferent.

• The man in the yellow suit tries to warn Winnie, but Mae encourages him. Mae’s actions show that she is supportive and trusting.

• The man in the yellow suit tries to avoid Winnie, but Mae befriends him. Mae’s actions show that she is friendly and welcoming.

During Reading – Plot Notes The constable arrives just after ____________________________. ➤ He reacts by __________________________________________________________

• The constable arrives just after Mae hits the man in the yellow suit. He reacts by arresting Mae.

• The constable arrives just after Winnie runs away. He reacts by searching the woods.

• The constable arrives just after Jesse leaves the house. He reacts by questioning the Tucks.

• The constable arrives just after the Tucks have dinner. He reacts by leaving immediately.

The constable arrests Mae and says she could be _____________________________. This is serious or not a good idea because ____________________________________________

• hanged; This is serious because it is a life-threatening punishment.

• fined; This is not a good idea because it is a minor inconvenience.

• given a warning; This is not a good idea because it is not serious.

• let go; This is not a good idea because it is not a punishment.

Tuck looks at the man in the yellow suit and feels _________________________.

• angry or uneasy; This emotion tells us that Tuck does not trust the man in the yellow suit.

• happy and relieved; This emotion tells us that Tuck is glad to see the man in the yellow suit.

• indifferent and bored; This emotion tells us that Tuck does not care about the man in the yellow suit.

• excited and hopeful; This emotion tells us that Tuck expects something good from the man in the yellow suit.

Winnie tells Tuck that “Everything’s going to be all right,” even though _____________________________.

• she is scared or unsure; This shows that Winnie is brave or hopeful.

• she wants to leave immediately; This shows that Winnie is impatient.

• she does not care about Tuck; This shows that Winnie is indifferent.

• she is angry at Tuck; This shows that Winnie is upset.

Use context clues to define the word: Gallows –

• A structure used for hanging people as a form of execution.

• A type of ancient musical instrument.

• A traditional garment worn in ceremonies.

• A rare species of bird found in the wild.