Skipping Christmas Study Guide

Skipping Christmas Study Guide

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Discussion Journal 1

Skipping Christmas Study Guide: This is graded for points and may help you understand the novel better as you read each chapter. List any vocabulary you are uncertain about, consult a dictionary. Describe 5 characters.

Chapter 1-4	Vocabulary	Definition	Character name	Character Description
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Brief summary/important events:

Book Discussion 1 – Chapters 1-4. Answer the following questions:

1. What did you learn about the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas in America? Research what Thanksgiving is.

1. How much money, and what for, did the Kranks spend last Christmas?

1. Why does Luther decide to ignore Christmas this year? What does he suggest to do instead?

1. What was the first reaction of neighbors, friends, and business people to the idea of “skipping Christmas”?

1. Compose your own question.

Book Discussion Grading

Vocabulary assignments 5 points __________________

Questions 5 points __________________

TOTAL: ____________________

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Skipping Christmas Study Guide: Discussion Journal 2 (Chapters 5-9)

List any vocabulary you are uncertain about, consult a dictionary. Describe 3 characters.

Chapter 5-9	Vocabulary	Definition	Character name	Character Description
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Brief summary/important events:

Book Discussion 2 – Chapters 5-9. Discuss the following topics:

1. Describe Christmas decorations and traditional food in America. Compare and contrast them with those in Russia.

1. Describe Hemlock neighborhood and relations between people there.
2. Provide examples how American women are handling Christmas.

1. Peace Corps is an international organization. Tell about Blair’s work in Peru.

1. Shopping malls are spread all over America. What did you learn about malls from this book?

1. Christmas is time for donations. What did you learn about Christmas charity in chapters 7 and 8?

1. Luther at work. What did you learn about his career?

Book Discussion Grading

Vocabulary assignments 5 points __________________

Questions 5 points __________________

TOTAL: ____________________

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Skipping Christmas Study Guide: Discussion Journal 3 (chapters 10-14).

List any vocabulary you are uncertain about, consult a dictionary. Describe 5 stylistic devices.

Chapter 10-14	Vocabulary	Definition	Example of stylistic devices /pg	stylistic devices’ category
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Brief summary/important events:

1. Discuss Kranks’ preparation for a cruise. Why did they enjoy their ‘weathered looks’?

1. Report what you learned about the Christmas parade in Kranks’ home-city. How were the Kranks involved in it before?

1. Why did Hamlock street loose the Christmas street competition? What was the reason to publish the picture of the Kanks’ house in the Gazette?

1. What was the difference between the Christmas dinner and the office party at Willey & Beck?

1. What kind of actions did the neighbors perform in order to show their negative attitude towards the Kranks’ idea of skipping Christmas?

1. Discuss the Trogdons’ tradition of Christmas celebration.

1. What did the Kranks usually do at Christmas Eve?

1. How did Blair change Luther’s and Nora’s plans?

1. How did Luther manage to get a Christmas tree?

1. Why did Walt Scheels report a burglary at 1483 Hemlock?

Book Discussion Grading

Vocabulary assignments 5 points __________________

Questions 5 points __________________

TOTAL: ____________________

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Skipping Christmas Study Guide: Discussion Journal 4 (chapters 15-20).

List any vocabulary you are uncertain about, consult a dictionary. Describe 5 stylistic devices.

Chapter 15-20	Vocabulary	Definition	Example of stylistic devices /pg	stylistic devices’ category
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Brief summary/important events:

Book Discussion 4 – Chapters 15-20. Discuss the following topics:

1. The last minute Christmas shopping. What does it mean for Nora Krank?

1. Putting Frosty on the roof is quite a struggle for Luther Krank. Why does he want to give it up and start drinking instead?

1. What number would you punch if you were injured in the U.S.? How was Luther rescued from the roof?

1. What was Frohmeyer’s plan of the Christmas Coming Party for Blair?

1. Who was lucky to go on a cruise and why?

Book Discussion Grading

Vocabulary assignments 5 points __________________

Questions 5 points __________________

TOTAL: ____________________

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