When I asked my mom to tell me what life was like when she was a kid, she talked about some big differences between life then and now. Cass Walker, a conservative Knoxville businessman, didn t scare Emma Lou in the least. Use of however helps to highlight contrast. Words to Know SkillBuilder, page 7 A. commence 2. tentatively 3. tremor 4. ominous 5. gnarled 6. beckon 7. ajar 8. vault 9. probe 10. impromptu B. He now understood better what his own father did for him and why it mattered. The evening was transformed into a celebration of friendship and endurance. They want Lemon Brown's "treasure". Comparison-and-Contrast Essay Drafting and Elaboration The paragraph below is from the first draft of a student essay. Of all the inhabitants of the Secret Annex, only Otto Frank survives the concentration camps. After they got rid of the thugs, Lemon slowly let loose about his treasure and said to Greg that the only treasure he had was his music and family memories. For a deeper review, read the accompanying lesson, ''The Treasure of Lemon Brown'': Summary & Theme. He used to be famous.
The Diary of Anne Frank Active Reading SkillBuilder, page 51 Scene One Characters: Mr. Frank, Miep Gies Setting: November 1945, top floor of warehouse Main Events: Miep gives Mr. Frank his daughter s diary. She reads the rules, looks up words, and borrows books from the library on chess. Giovanni leaves her mother late at night or early in the morning so that she can t see the uncertain look on her face that seems to be asking, Will I see you again? Keywords relevant to the treasure of lemon brown commonlit form. One of the biggest changes that my mother has witnessed is the invention of the personal computer. Just as people have attained a goal that had once seemed impossible, so he believes that with the same will to succeed, humans can successfully conquer the frontier of the human brain. The subject of this selection, Nikki Giovanni s grandmother, was a woman of great strength.
For example, she says that we still learn some of the same things in school that she had to learn. This quiz and worksheet are designed to review and assess your understanding of the major events and themes in the story ''The Treasure of Lemon Brown''. The author of Grand Mothers, Nikki Giovanni, expresses deep admiration for her grandmother s way of life. To check whether your essay clearly conveys the similarities and differences between the two things or people that you are comparing, ask a peer reviewer to read it and answer the following questions.
He sung the or false: Greg and Lemon met for the first time when Greg stumbled into the tenement because of the ueTrue or false: Greg is undecided about whether or not he should tell his father about Lemon. The main characters in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" are a teenage boy named Greg Ridley, and an old blues singer named Lemon Brown. Follows a clear organizational pattern 6. She learns to conduct herself with dignity and poise. Make sure that you don t switch verb tenses midway through your essay. The Treasure of Lemon Brown, continued Selection Quiz, page 10 1. False C. Students commentaries will vary. Accept responses that accurately use at least five Words to Know.
What bothered her when she was small has become a happy memory of a woman who was so accomplished yet so very human, just like the rest of us. 68 UNIT THREE WRITING WORKSHOP. Commonlit the treasure of lemon brown. Name Period Date English Literature The Treasure of Lemon Brown (A) In class Notes/Practice Part A: Based on the text why is Greg's father so strict about not allowing him to play ball if he is performing. Anne makes Hanukkah presents for everyone. Overwhelmed by the response, he thanked everyone. Walter Dean Myers does an excellent job of illustrating the power of music, and family and how they can be seen as treasures if you get the right perspective. It's not real gold in this story; it's where your heart is. Fill & Sign Online, Print, Email, Fax, or Download. Anne spills milk on Mrs. Van Daan s fur coat. Literary Analysis SkillBuilder, page 6 Character: Lemon Brown Beginning of Story: homeless person who cares about his treasure more than anything else End of Story: still homeless, still values his treasure Character: Greg Beginning of Story: self-centered teenage boy who wants to play basketball End of Story: a more thoughtful young person who cares about Lemon and about his own father In this story, Lemon is a static character, because he does not change.
He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. Conclusion: Waverly is smart. They will help me deal with situations I cannot control.