About the Author:
Maeve
Brennan:
Maeve Brennan was born on January 6, 1917.
Maeve Brennan was an Irish short story writer.
Maeve Brennan moved to the United States in 1934
Maeve Brennan died on November 1, 1993
Maeve Brennan wrote a lot of books like the long winded lady. etc
Prereading
Reflection:
What makes someone a generous
person?
A generous person would share their stuff like if a person forgot to bring their lunch a generous person would share their food with the person who forgot to bring their lunch.
Is it possible for someone to be too
generous?
It is possible for someone to be too generous because if you share so much stuff you don't have enough for yourself.
Vocabulary in
Context:
Provide definition as it relates to the text and
a quote for each
term
Anticipation: Anticipation means that you are excited for something.
"Derry and I exchanged a glance of anticipation."
Futile: Futile means annoying.
"We liked keeping rigidly quiet, listening to the futile knocking at the mercy for those few minutes, because we all felt sure that the last squeak we made, no matter where we were in the house, would betray us to the straining ears outside."
Reproachful: Reproachful means that you are angry.
"Derry and I began to reel around, giggling helplessly, and mother gave us a reproachful look."
Aghast: Aghast means that you are surprised.
"A familiar scratching noise came to our ears, and we gazed at one another, aghast."
Appalled: Appalled means that you are shocked.
"Can you make out what he's saying?" asked my mother who was appalled.
Remorse: Remorse means that you are filled with guilt.
"But the following week there was no sign of the old man, and he never came near us again, although, filled with remorse, we watched for him."
Skeptically: Skeptically means that you are doubtful about something.
"Now how do you know it was him?" my mother cried skeptically.
Contrasting Ideas:
Give examples from the text
that identify when Mrs. Brennan's generosity is HELPFUL vs. HURTFUL
Maeve
Brennan:
Maeve Brennan was born on January 6, 1917.
Maeve Brennan was an Irish short story writer.
Maeve Brennan moved to the United States in 1934
Maeve Brennan died on November 1, 1993
Maeve Brennan wrote a lot of books like the long winded lady. etc
Prereading
Reflection:
What makes someone a generous
person?
A generous person would share their stuff like if a person forgot to bring their lunch a generous person would share their food with the person who forgot to bring their lunch.
Is it possible for someone to be too
generous?
It is possible for someone to be too generous because if you share so much stuff you don't have enough for yourself.
Vocabulary in
Context:
Provide definition as it relates to the text and
a quote for each
term
Anticipation: Anticipation means that you are excited for something.
"Derry and I exchanged a glance of anticipation."
Futile: Futile means annoying.
"We liked keeping rigidly quiet, listening to the futile knocking at the mercy for those few minutes, because we all felt sure that the last squeak we made, no matter where we were in the house, would betray us to the straining ears outside."
Reproachful: Reproachful means that you are angry.
"Derry and I began to reel around, giggling helplessly, and mother gave us a reproachful look."
Aghast: Aghast means that you are surprised.
"A familiar scratching noise came to our ears, and we gazed at one another, aghast."
Appalled: Appalled means that you are shocked.
"Can you make out what he's saying?" asked my mother who was appalled.
Remorse: Remorse means that you are filled with guilt.
"But the following week there was no sign of the old man, and he never came near us again, although, filled with remorse, we watched for him."
Skeptically: Skeptically means that you are doubtful about something.
"Now how do you know it was him?" my mother cried skeptically.
Contrasting Ideas:
Give examples from the text
that identify when Mrs. Brennan's generosity is HELPFUL vs. HURTFUL
Helpful:
Mrs. Brennan gives the old man money for his apples. This is helpful because he is old and needy. Mrs. Brennan is helpful because whenever the old man comes and asks for money for his apples, Mrs. Brennan buys them. Finally, Mrs. Brennan is helpful because she always think about everyone because Mrs. Brennan is generous. |
Hurtful:
Mrs. Brennan's generosity is hurtful because she does not need or want the apples and only get mad at the old man and herself when she buys the apples. Mrs. Brennan's generosity is hurtful because she opens her wallet and says that she doesn't have money and the old man runs away. Mrs. Brennan's generosity is hurtful because after the old man never comes back they feel guilty. |