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The People of Sparks |
Activities for
3. Through the Village |
Audio Length Approximately - 35 minutes
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Vocabulary Words of the Day
pungent - sharp biting or unpleasant especially in taste or smell; overpowering; bitter
page 37 - There was an odd pungent smell - like mushrooms or leaf mold, only sharper.
adversity - A state of hardship or difficulty; misfortune; harsh conditions; hard times
page 46 - And just when we are starting to prosper at last, after so many years of . . well, adversity is a mild word for it.
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midst page 26
plaza page 26
jostling page 28
commotion page 29
flitted page 29
apologetically page 39
frazzled page 40
loft page 42
diligently page 46
prosper page 46
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People of Sparks Page 24 They went down a dusty street, past buildings that looked as if they'd been made out of the same brown earth that was underfoot. They were heavy-looking, imperfect buildings: their walls were fat and lumpy, rounded smooth at the corners. Discussion
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Sparks
imperfect dirt homes |
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Ember
planned town with blocks |
Printable Version of this Exercise
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Discussion:
If you had been one of the leaders in the Town Meeting, what suggestion would you give to the team?
Do you think the people of Ember will survive leaving Sparks just before winter?
Why do you think Mary suggested the the people of Ember leave before winter?
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