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Ms. Walker “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”

Ms. Walker “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”. Walter Dean Myers. Literary Focus. The Writer’s Background Writers often draw on their own backgrounds to create a story. The setting of the story is Harlem, where Myers grew up in the ‘40s. Vocabulary Terms. 1. impromptu: adj.; unplanned

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Ms. Walker “The Treasure of Lemon Brown”

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  1. Ms. Walker“The Treasure of Lemon Brown” Walter Dean Myers

  2. Literary Focus • The Writer’s Background • Writers often draw on their own backgrounds to create a story. • The setting of the story is Harlem, where Myers grew up in the ‘40s.

  3. Vocabulary Terms • 1. impromptu: adj.; unplanned • 2. tentatively: adv.; in an uncertain or hesitant way • 3. intently: adv.; with close attention • 4. brittle: adj.; having a sharp, hard quality; ready to break • 5. ominous: adj.; threatening

  4. Review Questions (page 740) • Q1. In your opinion, why does Greg decide not to tell his father about Lemon Brown?

  5. Question 1 Answer • Q1. In your opinion, why does Greg decide not to tell his father about Lemon Brown? • Answer: • Perhaps Greg fears his father will punish him for entering the tenement; maybe Greg decides to keep this experience a secret in order to treasure it more.

  6. Question 2 • Q2. In your opinion, why does Greg decide not to tell his father about Lemon Brown?

  7. Question 2 Answer • Q2. In your opinion, why does Greg decide not to tell his father about Lemon Brown? • Answer: Greg learns that people are not always what they appear to be. He comes to view the idea of treasure in a new light; he realizes that his father wants to pass on something valuable to him.

  8. Question 3 • Q3. What does Lemon Brown mean when he says that everyone’s got a treasure?

  9. Question 3 Answer • Q3. What does Lemon Brown mean when he says that everyone’s got a treasure? • Answer: He means that everyone has something of personal value, even if it appears worthless to others.

  10. Question 4 • Q4. Lemon Brown says, “If you know your pappy did something, you know you can do something too.” What does he mean? Do you agree? Explain.

  11. Question 4 Answer • Q4. Lemon Brown says, “If you know your pappy did something, you know you can do something too.” What does he mean? Do you agree? Explain. • Answer: He might mean that the achievements of parents can encourage children to achieve.

  12. Reading CheckPLOT • Basic situation: Because Greg is angry with his father, he does not go ______. • Event 1: He goes into the _______ to get out of the ______. • Event 2: Greg meets _____. • Event 3: Thugs enter intending to steal Brown’s _____. • Climax: Greg and Brown ______________. • Resolution: Smiling, Greg goes _____.

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