Activity & Discussion Questions:

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Activity About Memories

   1.  Share two special memories with

        someone next to you, or write them down.

   2.  Tell or write about how the memory

         makes you feel when you think of it.

   3.  Tell or write about a special memory you

         would like to make.

   4.  Tell or write about when you would use

         that special memory.

 

Discussion

1. What special memories do you have to help you through bad times, and how do they make you feel when you remember them? (evaluation)

2. Can you think of a time when remembering a special memory might help you feel better? Stronger? Like everything will be okay? (application)

3. How are the mother and daughters alike? (comparison)

4. How does the main character, Emily, feel about going out into the rain? Find an illustration which supports your answer (focus on the character's facial expression/s). Find something she says (focus on words). (comprehension)

5. What would you do if your mother wanted to take you dancing in the rain? (application)

6. Which part of the story made you laugh the most? Worry the most? (analysis)

7. How would the story change if the lights hadn't gone out? (synthesis)