Mother Fletcher`s Gift - T. Jasmine`s English Class
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Mother Fletcher’s Gift
By Teacher Jasmine
Big Question
Why should we care about people
we don’t know?
Characters
People who take part in the events in a
story.
Theme
Is the main idea or central meaning of a
piece of writing. The theme is often not
stated. You can find it using evidence from
the story as clues.
P.52-53
Vocabulary
Apparently
Fixtures
Flimsy
Incident
Subscribe
Survive
P.54-55
Apparently
Seemingly; with the appearance of
Fixtures
Things put in place to stay
Flimsy
Easily torn or broken; not strongly made
Incident
Something that happens; event
Subscribe
To give your consent or approval; agree
Survive
To continue to exist; remain
Explore
What are some thing neighbors do to help
and support each other?
In what ways do people in a neighborhood
celebrate together?
How are people in a neighborhood similar
and different?
Realistic Fiction
Tells stories about ordinary characters in
everyday situations. Both characters and
events are imaginary.
Guide Questions
What can you infer about Mother Fletcher
from what you read on page 59?
Why do you think the author compares
Mother Fletcher to “a legend”?
Guide Questions
What is the setting of the story?
What is the conflict in the story so far?
Summarize what you have learned about
Mother Fletcher.
Why do you think Officer O’Brien is
reluctant to call for an ambulance right
away?
Guide Questions
What does Officer O’ Brien do after he received
his sweater?
What does he not do after his wife receives a
sweater?
What inference can you make about Officer
O’Brien?
What inference can you make about the
character of Lt. Stanton from what you read in
the last paragraph of page 62?
Does Mother Fletcher remind you of anyone in
your neighborhood? If so, explain.
Guide Questions
What does O’Brien think of Mother
Fletcher’s invitation?
What can you infer about Meaghan based
on the things she says and does?
What generalization can you make about
Kathy based on her words and actions on
pages 64-65?
Guide Questions
What does he hope those worst streets
will symbolize to Kathy and Meaghan?
Visualize the characters as they drive to
Harlem. What types of expressions are
probably on their faces?
Guide Questions
Think about the characters words and
actions. What is Mother Fletcher
pretending?
What inference can you make about
Mother Fletcher based on what she says
to her guests, especially Officer O’Brien?
Compare and Contrast Officer O’Brien’s
and Kathy’s behavior after they arrive at
Mother Fletcher’s house.
Guide Questions
Combine information and identify the
theme of the story.
How do you think the author would have
answered the “Big Question”?
Summarize Mother Fletcher’s character in
one sentence.
Why do you think the author told the story
from O’ Brien’s point of view?