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A Visit To Grandmother

A Visit To Grandmother. By William Melvin Kelley. Write the following words down in your spiral notebook! Draw a small picture that reminds you of the word. There will be a quiz next class and extra credit will be given for completed vocabulary review sheets. Vocabulary. Indulgence

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A Visit To Grandmother

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  1. A Visit To Grandmother By William Melvin Kelley

  2. Write the following words down in your spiral notebook! Draw a small picture that reminds you of the word. There will be a quiz next class and extra credit will be given for completed vocabulary review sheets.

  3. Vocabulary Indulgence n. leniency; readiness to tolerate or forgive bad behavior If you show a child too much indulgence you may spoil her. Grimacing v. Making a twisted face showing disgust or pain She is grimacing because she has a splinter in her toe. Meager adj. Of poor quality or small amount. Due to poor rainfall, there was only a meager crop.

  4. Continued… Trace Tiny amount; hint There was not even a trace of cake left. Fraud n. Deceit; trickery There are strict penalties for insurance fraud. Engaging adj. Attractive; pleasant The doctor’s engaging personality puts his patients at ease.

  5. Get out a piece of paper Answer both the socratic questions and true or false questions on this sheet. Turn the sheet in, with your name on it, into the basket.

  6. Socratic Questions What would happen if you fought with a family member? What reasons are good enough to never speak to a family member again? How do family members affect your perception of your self? Why do you think I asked these questions?

  7. True or False? Parents love all their children. Sibling rivalry is a natural accompaniments to having brothers and sisters. Every family has a black sheep, or a member who brings disgrace. It’s never too late to make amends or right a wrong

  8. TURN IN YOUR SOCRATIC AND TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS

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