The City of Ember
Chapter 2 - "A Message to the Mayor"

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Vocabulary Words of the Day

plummet - To fall straight down; plunge; nose-dive; crash down; tumble

Page 20 - He pulled himself upward, pushed again-he was higher now than Lina had been-but suddenly his hands slid and he came plummeting down.

hoist - To raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical apparatus; heave; lift

Page 23 - Lina laughed, hoisted her up, and danced with her around the shop.

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Complete the story map. Describe the setting. List three main characters, the time the story takes place, and the point of view the book is written. Next list one problem from Chapter 1 and its solution.

Story Map

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Activities

       Mayors

In the city of Ember one of the mayor's responsibilities was to pass out job assignments. What does the mayor in your town do?

Meet Mr. Mayor
http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/council/mayor/Artwork.pdf

Local Government - Mayor from eThemes
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001225.shtml

Answer the following questions about mayors from your city.

  1. What are the responsibilities of a mayor?
  2. How much does the mayor get paid?
  3. What happens if the mayor is unable to complete his duties?
  4. How long is one term for a mayor?
  5. How many terms can a mayor serve?

 

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