Butcher Bird
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Lesson duration is: 45 minItems in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Were does the family live?
Slide 2 - Mind map
What is the setting?
Slide 3 - Mind map
The mother
The boy
The father
Mr. Garfield
Polite, shy, respectful
firm, lost respect
Grumpy, violent, wants to be in control
Polite, soft, loves nature
Slide 4 - Drag question
Describe the historical setting
Slide 5 - Open question
What is the theme of
'Butcher Bird' ?
'Butcher Bird' ?
Slide 6 - Mind map
Slide 7 - Slide
Explain the titel of the story.
Slide 8 - Open question
Who or what is the
antagonist?
antagonist?
Slide 9 - Mind map
Why does the author not assign names to the characters in the story?
Slide 10 - Open question
What does the boy get as a present from Mr. Garfield?
A
tree seed
B
gun .22
C
stuffed animal
D
toy car
Slide 11 - Quiz
Slide 12 - Slide
Why do they go to Mr Garfield's house?
Slide 13 - Open question
Who is the narrator of this story?
A
a third person whose sympathy lies with the boy
B
a narrator who doesn't take a side
C
the boy
D
Mr Garfield
Slide 14 - Quiz
How does the setting affect the characters in this story?
Slide 15 - Open question
Slide 16 - Slide
What are some symbols
used in the story?
used in the story?
Slide 17 - Mind map
'Butcher Bird' is about a childhood loss of innocence. Explain.
Slide 18 - Open question
How does the story end?
A
The boy shot his father
B
They plant a tree
C
The father shot a bird
D
The mother and the boy moved out of town
Slide 19 - Quiz
Slide 20 - Slide
Why is the name Garfield used in this story?
Slide 21 - Open question
Slide 22 - Slide
What is the central idea
of 'Butcher Bird'?
of 'Butcher Bird'?
Slide 23 - Open question
Who is your favorite character?
Mr. Garfield
The mother
The father
The boy
