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Daddy Tucked the Blanket

Daddy Tucked the Blanket. Peih-ying Lu Nov 12, 2012. Pre-reading questions. Williams includes many details that illustrate the severity of his childhood poverty and the way it affected him. A. List the details that demonstrate the condition

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Daddy Tucked the Blanket

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  1. Daddy Tucked the Blanket Peih-ying Lu Nov 12, 2012

  2. Pre-reading questions • Williams includes many details that illustrate the severity of his childhood poverty and the way it affected him. A. List the details that demonstrate the condition of the houses in which Williams and his family lived.B. List the actions of Williams and his siblings that show they were ashamed of where they lived.C. List the details that show his parents were hard-working and loved their children.

  3. Why was Williams “ashamed” of where he lived?A. Why was it impossible to keep the house clean?B. Why was it impossible to fix up the house?C. Why was it harder on the girls than the boys to live in a dilapidated house?D. Why did Williams’ parents frequently argue with each other?

  4. Introduction • The author’s Background • His High-School Life • His Family Background/Family Life 1. Housing 2. His Mother / His Father 4. Social Status / Social Ladder • General Concept of poverty

  5. Making Connections with Your Own Life • Fundamental human condition Telling your own experiences……

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