A Likely Place
by Paula Fox
Include an image of the author or of a symbol from the story.Interpretive Questions: Be sure to answer all questions in complete sentences using quotes to support.
1.) Why does Lewis have trouble getting “the hang of answering grown-ups”? (p.114)
Lewis feels uncomfortable and weird about adults tell him what to do and what to be like.
2.) Why does Lewis think about running away when people offer to help him?
Lewis thinks about running away because he doesn't need help and " everyone wanted to help Lewis." (pg.109)
3.) Why is Lewis’s one wish “to make people stop asking him how he felt – or telling him how he felt”? (p. 111)
It is none of there business
4.) Why doesn't Lewis try to explain to adults what is bothering him?
They would not understand him or help him in any way as possible
5.) Why is Lewis more successful at doing what Miss Fitchlow and Mr. Madruga ask him to do that what his parents and teachers as him to do?
They understand him and they don't judge Lewis the way he is
6.) Why does Lewis grow more confident after a week with Miss Fitchlow and Mr. Madruga?
They know him better and he is allowed to be what he is.
7.) Why is Lewis bored to death by the fish his parents gave him?
Because the fish does nothing
8.) Why does Miss Fitchlow remind Lewis of “agreeable things even though he didn't always understand what she was talking about”? (p. 129)
It is a life reminder and she is not forcing him to do that.
9.) Why is Lewis able to write an effective letter for Mr. Madruga?
It is a favor not pressure doesn't care about school.
10.) Why does the story end with Lewis telling his parents, “I’ll get bigger,” and Miss Fitchlow agreeing with him? (p. 140)
He will get bigger and he is flexible with life.
Vocabulary:
1.) Absolute (p. 112)
Quote: "An absolute stranger would say."
Definition (based on context/in your own words): complete
Synonym: finished
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): I am absolutely sure that I will graduate.
2.) Objection (p. 114)
Quote: " The only objection he had to reading to them was that they liked to hear the same story over and over again."
Definition (based on context/in your own words): not like
Synonym: dislike
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): The objection in court is for a reason.
3.) Amplify (p. 115)
Quote: " If we can amplify that note of yours
Definition (based on context/in your own words): make louder
Synonym: turn it louder
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word):
4.) Probable (p. 120)
Quote: ""Possible, but not probable"
Definition (based on context/in your own words): true
Synonym: not fake
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): It is probable that I will go to the NBA for basketball
5.) Meditate (p. 128)
Quote: "Meditate, she replied."
Definition (based on context/in your own words): silent
Synonym: relax
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): I don't meditate
Thinking Map:
Use textual evidence to show examples of when Lewis creates a problem for himself or someone else creates a problem for Lewis. Include 5 examples and support with page numbers and opinion for each column.
Lewis Creates a Problem for Himself V. Someone Else Creates a Problem for Lewis
by Paula Fox
Include an image of the author or of a symbol from the story.Interpretive Questions: Be sure to answer all questions in complete sentences using quotes to support.
1.) Why does Lewis have trouble getting “the hang of answering grown-ups”? (p.114)
Lewis feels uncomfortable and weird about adults tell him what to do and what to be like.
2.) Why does Lewis think about running away when people offer to help him?
Lewis thinks about running away because he doesn't need help and " everyone wanted to help Lewis." (pg.109)
3.) Why is Lewis’s one wish “to make people stop asking him how he felt – or telling him how he felt”? (p. 111)
It is none of there business
4.) Why doesn't Lewis try to explain to adults what is bothering him?
They would not understand him or help him in any way as possible
5.) Why is Lewis more successful at doing what Miss Fitchlow and Mr. Madruga ask him to do that what his parents and teachers as him to do?
They understand him and they don't judge Lewis the way he is
6.) Why does Lewis grow more confident after a week with Miss Fitchlow and Mr. Madruga?
They know him better and he is allowed to be what he is.
7.) Why is Lewis bored to death by the fish his parents gave him?
Because the fish does nothing
8.) Why does Miss Fitchlow remind Lewis of “agreeable things even though he didn't always understand what she was talking about”? (p. 129)
It is a life reminder and she is not forcing him to do that.
9.) Why is Lewis able to write an effective letter for Mr. Madruga?
It is a favor not pressure doesn't care about school.
10.) Why does the story end with Lewis telling his parents, “I’ll get bigger,” and Miss Fitchlow agreeing with him? (p. 140)
He will get bigger and he is flexible with life.
Vocabulary:
1.) Absolute (p. 112)
Quote: "An absolute stranger would say."
Definition (based on context/in your own words): complete
Synonym: finished
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): I am absolutely sure that I will graduate.
2.) Objection (p. 114)
Quote: " The only objection he had to reading to them was that they liked to hear the same story over and over again."
Definition (based on context/in your own words): not like
Synonym: dislike
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): The objection in court is for a reason.
3.) Amplify (p. 115)
Quote: " If we can amplify that note of yours
Definition (based on context/in your own words): make louder
Synonym: turn it louder
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word):
4.) Probable (p. 120)
Quote: ""Possible, but not probable"
Definition (based on context/in your own words): true
Synonym: not fake
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): It is probable that I will go to the NBA for basketball
5.) Meditate (p. 128)
Quote: "Meditate, she replied."
Definition (based on context/in your own words): silent
Synonym: relax
Sentence (underline the vocabulary word): I don't meditate
Thinking Map:
Use textual evidence to show examples of when Lewis creates a problem for himself or someone else creates a problem for Lewis. Include 5 examples and support with page numbers and opinion for each column.
Lewis Creates a Problem for Himself V. Someone Else Creates a Problem for Lewis
Creats Problem
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