Read Three Century Woman by Richard Peck
Read Charles by Shirley Jackson
Vocabulary Flashcard Practice – cynically, incredulously, insolently, raucous, renounce, venerable
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High Five Comprehension Questions for The Three-Century Woman

1. Why are the reporters interviewing Great-Grandma?
2. Why does Great-Grandma make up the stories?
3. Do you think that Great-Grandma has a sense of humor? Explain your answer and support it with examples of thoughts, words, or actions from the story.
4. Even though the anchorman is a minor character, he plays an important role in the story. How do his interactions with Great-Grandma affect the plot?
5. In line 99, Great-Grandma says, “I don’t look back. I live in the present.” Is this true? Support your opinion with examples from the story.

High Five Comprehension Questions for Charles by Shirley Jackson

1. Who is the narrator of the story?
2. Reread lines 25-45. Why does Laurie’s mother think kindergarten is “unsettling” for Laurie?
3. According to Laurie, do the other students tend to side with Charles or the teacher?
4. Why doesn’t Laurie’s mother realize that he is Charles?
5. Why do you think Laurie misbehaves? Support your opinion with details from the story.