Who is the narrator of the story?
A lonely miner / traveler looking for gold.
What's the resolution of the story?
Henry's friends don't care about him and their friendship
Henry’s friends decorates the house and go away
Henry’s friends stay with him, support him, decorate the hou
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a miner
What's the meaning of "take turns"?
stay with someone, especially when they are lonely
do something one person at a time
visited someone without planning ahead
What's the meaning of "drop by"?
fell sad for someone else’s unhappiness
stay with someone, especially when they are lonely
visit someone without planning ahead
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 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 event was Henry excited about?
His wife was going to return
What happened to Henry’s wife?
She went missing nineteen years ago.
Why is the narrator in California?
To look for gold in the mines
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.
Which one is NOT a Theme of the story The Californian's Tale?
Illusion vs. Reality
Adventure or heroism
Friendship and Compassion
Grief and Denial
How is called the fact of someone or something disappearing?
disappearance
What does the narrator first notice about Henry’s cabin?
It is cozy and clean with many decorations.
Henry’s friends are kind and supportive.
TRUE
FALSE
Who are the supporting characters?
Tom, Joe, and Charley and Henry's wife.
Henry believes his wife will return on Sunday.
FALSE
TRUE
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a washstand
What's it called? (vocabulary)
to take turns
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a cottage
What surprised the narrator about Henry’s home?
It was beautiful and carefully decorated. There was a woman's touch.
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.
What's it called? (vocabulary)
gold
What's it called? (vocabulary)
a log cabbin
What's the meaning of "send regards"?
stay with someone, especially when they are lonely
do something one person at a time
sent good wishes and respect to someone
Who are the main characters in the story?
The narrator / miner and Henry.
Tell us a meaninful sentence with the word "EMOTIONAL"
GOOD JOB