- Dorris Lessing was born OCT,22,1919
- Her parents were British but she was born in Persia.
- The first novel she wrote was THE GRASS IS SINGING.
- She went to to an a girls high school.
- Her spouses name was frank Charles wisdom
- Her kids names were Peter Jean john Wisdom
- And her parents names were Emily Tayler and Alfred Tayler
- However she is still alive today and she is 93
Prereading Reflection:
Have you ever set a particular goal or challenge for yourself?
Yes my goal is when I older I will become a biologist
Why did you choose that particular goal?
I chose this goal because as a biologist you need to study animals and I love animals.
Did you accomplish your goal?
Not yet but when I'm older I will put my mind on being one.
If so, how did you feel?
Once I do it I will feel like I accomplished something
If not, do you know why?
I don't become one that means I was being laggy and lazy.
Vocabulary in Context:
Define each word as it is used in the context of the story and provide a quote for each term as well.
Contrition: to feel guilty
Chivalry:
Craving: to want something really bad.
Defiant: to be rude
Beseeching: to be demanding
Incredulous: the
Contrasting Ideas:
At least 3 examples to support statements on each side
Jerry is MATURE Jerry is IMMATURE
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