molly’s pilgrim by barbara cohen. in your table group, think about what a “pilgrim” is. ...
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Molly’s PilgrimBy Barbara Cohen
What is a Pilgrim?
What is a Pilgrim?
In your table group, think about what a “Pilgrim” is.
Record your responses on the “before reading” side of your paper.
Read the book Molly’s Pilgrim, by Barbara Cohen.
After reading this book, ask your group whether their opinions about Pilgrims have changed.
Record your answers on the “after reading” side of your paper.
MOLLY’S PILGRIMBY
BARBARA COHEN
ILLUSTRATED BY MICHAEL J. DERANEY
Let’s review the story . . .
ignorant Lacking knowledge or awareness in
general; uneducated or unsophisticated
taunted
Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
tenement
run-down and often overcrowded apartment house
modern
pertaining to present and recent time
stumble
To miss one's step in walking or running; trip and almost fall
Who are the characters?
Molly Molly’s Mom Miss Stickley The other students
What is the setting?
Winter Hill Fall School Home http://webclipart.miningco.com/library/cos/pleaf1s.gif
Where is Molly from?
New York City Goraduk, Ukraine
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Why did Molly come to America?
Because her family could not practice their religion in Ukraine.
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What is Molly’s religion?
Molly is Jewish.
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What is Molly’s problem at school?
The other students made fun of her because she did not speak English well.
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What did Molly learn about Pilgrims?
Anyone who comes to a this country to have religious freedom is a pilgrim. It does not matter when they come.
How did the other students feel about Molly at the end of the story?
They learned to respect her even though she was different from them.
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How did Molly feel at the end of the story?
She felt proud of herself and her family.
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