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How is called the fact of someone or something disappearing?
disappearance
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a miner
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a cottage
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a log cabbin
What's it called? (vocabulary)
gold
What's it called? (vocabulary)
to take turns
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a washstand
Which one is NOT a Theme of the story The Californian's Tale?
 
Adventure or heroism
 
Friendship and Compassion
 
Illusion vs. Reality
 
Grief and Denial
What's the resolution of the story?
 
Henry’s friends stay with him, support him, decorate the hou
 
Henry’s friends decorates the house and go away
 
Henry's friends don't care about him and their friendship
What's the problem in the story?
Henry's wife disappeared nineteen years ago and was never seen again. Henry has never recovered from it.
Where does the story take place?
a cottage in California during the Gold Rush era.
The narrator knows the truth about Henry’s wife from the beginning.
 
FALSE
 
TRUE
What surprised the narrator about Henry’s home?
It was beautiful and carefully decorated. There was a woman's touch.
Henry’s friends are kind and supportive.
 
TRUE
 
FALSE
Henry believes his wife will return on Sunday.
 
FALSE
 
TRUE
What happened to Henry’s wife?
She went missing nineteen years ago.
What do Henry's friends always do to help him get through day?
They take turns spending time with him. They always come to support him, decorating the house with flowers and helping Henry get through the day.
Who are the supporting characters?
Tom, Joe, and Charley and Henry's wife.
Who are the main characters in the story?
The narrator / miner and Henry.
What event was Henry excited about?
His wife was going to return
Tell us a meaninful sentence with the word "EMOTIONAL"
GOOD JOB
What does the narrator first notice about Henry’s cabin?
It is cozy and clean with many decorations.
Who is the narrator of the story?
A lonely miner / traveler looking for gold.
What do you think happened to Henry’s wife? Why didn’t she return home?
She may have been attacked by wild animals. She could have been kidnapped. She may have gotten lost or injured and never found. Life in the 1800s California
What's the meaning of "drop by"?
 
visit someone without planning ahead
 
stay with someone, especially when they are lonely
 
fell sad for someone else’s unhappiness
What's the meaning of "take turns"?
 
do something one person at a time
 
stay with someone, especially when they are lonely
 
visited someone without planning ahead
What's the meaning of "send regards"?
 
sent good wishes and respect to someone
 
do something one person at a time
 
stay with someone, especially when they are lonely
Why is the narrator in California?
To look for gold in the mines
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