Vocabulary
Quay- a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Francs- name of the currency (money) in France
Tramp- a person who travels from place to place on foot, in search of work, or as a beggar
Canvas- heavy material
Apologetic- sorry
Scrawl- wrote something in a hurry/careless way
Meander- a winding curve or bendy river
Clutch- grabbed
Clever- smart
Morsel- small amount of food
Shelter- protection from weather
Soft-hearted- sensitive, generous, gentle
Displeased- not happy
Pride- a feeling of satisfaction that comes from one’s own achievements
Garland- decorated (lit up)
Befriend- became friends with
Astonish- surprised/impressed
Tinware- kitchen utensils
Charity- voluntarily giving help to those in need
Nursemaid- a job of looking after young children
IMPORTANT QUOTES:
“He won’t take us away. He’s only an old tramp” (page 9)
“But we’re a family, so we want to stay together” (page 11)
“Next to a millionaire, a grandfather is the last thing I hope to be” (page 12)
“He’s a nice friendly old tramp, mama, and he’s going to live with us” (page 15)
Now that he had befriended these starlings, his life would never again be completely his own. (page 16)
“Children should go to school. Where would I be today if I hadn’t gone to school when I was a starling?” (page 17)
Quay- a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Francs- name of the currency (money) in France
Tramp- a person who travels from place to place on foot, in search of work, or as a beggar
Canvas- heavy material
Apologetic- sorry
Scrawl- wrote something in a hurry/careless way
Meander- a winding curve or bendy river
Clutch- grabbed
Clever- smart
Morsel- small amount of food
Shelter- protection from weather
Soft-hearted- sensitive, generous, gentle
Displeased- not happy
Pride- a feeling of satisfaction that comes from one’s own achievements
Garland- decorated (lit up)
Befriend- became friends with
Astonish- surprised/impressed
Tinware- kitchen utensils
Charity- voluntarily giving help to those in need
Nursemaid- a job of looking after young children
IMPORTANT QUOTES:
“He won’t take us away. He’s only an old tramp” (page 9)
“But we’re a family, so we want to stay together” (page 11)
“Next to a millionaire, a grandfather is the last thing I hope to be” (page 12)
“He’s a nice friendly old tramp, mama, and he’s going to live with us” (page 15)
Now that he had befriended these starlings, his life would never again be completely his own. (page 16)
“Children should go to school. Where would I be today if I hadn’t gone to school when I was a starling?” (page 17)
Chapter Questions
1. What were some reasons why the family had to move under the bridge?
2. What was Suzy’s greatest concern when Armand found them?
3. How did Suzy try to make Armand feel welcome?
4. How do you know that Armand is starting to care for the children?
Give at least two examples.
5. Armand got a sly look on his face when he thought of taking the children with him.
What do you think this great idea is? Why would a mother not approve?
Another Activity
A noun is a person, place, or thing.
Look in the chapter and find 10-25 nouns.
Classify them as persons, places, or things in a chart.
-- Persons -- Places-- Things
1. What were some reasons why the family had to move under the bridge?
2. What was Suzy’s greatest concern when Armand found them?
3. How did Suzy try to make Armand feel welcome?
4. How do you know that Armand is starting to care for the children?
Give at least two examples.
5. Armand got a sly look on his face when he thought of taking the children with him.
What do you think this great idea is? Why would a mother not approve?
Another Activity
A noun is a person, place, or thing.
Look in the chapter and find 10-25 nouns.
Classify them as persons, places, or things in a chart.
-- Persons -- Places-- Things
