1. Vocabulary: Please complete the vocabulary sheet as you read the story. First, predict what the word means from the context in which it is used in the story. Then look up the word and see what it truly means.
2. Who, What, and Where: Please keep track of the characters, places, and things.
3. Story Questions: After you are done with the story, please write a paragraph each to explain your answers to the four questions
4. After you have handed in all of your work, there is a writing project to do as a test of your comprehension of the story.
The Question is:
If Birt had been able to write, what would he have written to Palani’s father to explain what had happened, and what reason would he have given for taking Palani away so quickly? (Remember, Birt was the only witness to what happened.)
While pretending that you are Birt, write a letter to Palani's parents. Please use proper letter writing technique.