Lions of Little Rock: Chapter 3- Queen Elizabeth

The Lions of Little Rock: Chapter 3- Queen Elizabeth

Vocabulary:

tittered- a short, suppressed giggle

reign- to rule something... related to royalty

There is a purpose for every single thing written in a story.  From the date, to the words chosen by the character, down to the color of clothes a character is wearing.  Good readers keep in mind the things that are learned as they read.  Many times, you will be able to infer information and make predictions based on what you remember from earlier in the story.  As we read today, see if you can make a prediction about the book or characters based on information that was already given to us in a previous chapter. 

Marlee recalls that her dad started driving her to school after "one of the girls had been surrounded by a mob at the bus stop."

Remember Elizabeth Eckford?  This is the picture that Marlee is referring to.  

Sally's friend, Nora, wears horn-rimmed glasses.  This is what she may have looked like.

As Marlee typically does, she describes Nora as weak fruit punch, UNLIKE Sally who is cough syrup. Based on the metaphor, what doe you think Nora's personality is like?

We then meet Mrs. Taylor, Marlee's teacher for this year.  She is described as either coffee, or the vinegar at the bottom of a pickle jar.  Does this seem like a good thing?  What do you think that Mrs. Taylor does that gives Marlee this impression? 

Marlee doesn't mind sitting alone.  She thinks that there are worse things in life like "leprosy"which is a flesh eating disease... no picture necessary.  

During lunch, Marlee eats a pimento cheese sandwich.  Pimento cheese is easily one of the most delicious "foods" ever!  Pimento cheese is a mixture of cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos (the little red peppers inside of spanish olives).  Doesn't it look delicious?!?!

Marlee is struggling to decide what drink Liz is.  She is unsure if she is wholesome milk or a shot of whisky.  What is the difference between these two drinks?

Discussion Questions:

1.) After Marlee's dad invites a "colored pastor" to talk at his bible group, he had a note put in his paper.  This note made dad feel as though he needed to drive Marlee to school for the rest of the year.  What do you think that the note said?

2.) Were you surprised by the interaction between Sally and Liz?  Why or why not?

3.) If Liz were a drink, what drink would she be?  Support your choice with evidence from the text.