25 Nov. 2021

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Good afternoon

Join this lesson Upp and open your literature reader on page 9.

Short story

'American history'

What is the definition of
vigilant?

1. upset and angry, often because someone has been rude
2. always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger
3. to appear by coming out of something
4. extremely bad or unpleasant

What is the definition of
entral?

1. to wish that you had something that another person has
2. to get pleasure from something
3. to dislike someone or something very much
4. to keep someone completely interested

What is the definition of
dilapidated?

1. old and in poor condition
2. covered with plants that are growing thickly and in an uncontrolled way
3. sticking out over something that is at a lower level
4. still under construction

What is the definition of
solace?

1. help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried
2. very great sadness, especially at the death of someone
3. words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something
4. a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has treated you badly

In what country was the main character born?

What is one of her favourite hobbies?

Question 1
What do you think is the real reason that Eugene’s
mother turns Elena away?

Question 2

Elena’s interactions with other characters are affected by the social barriers she faces. 

What are these barriers and how are they demonstrated or enforced? 

Give your answers to question 5 (1-10).

Write down the number + letter like this: 1.a

Question 6

When President Kennedy died, many Americans felt that their chance to realize the dreams and hopes he had championed, such as racial equality, died with him. 

Why might Cofer have chosen to set Elena’s story on the day of

the president’s assassination?

For now

Continue reading The Hate U Give 

(chapters 14, 15)

&

work on your presentation.