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If the narrator plants the acorn
 
what might happen?
 
A new tree might grow
 
giving hope for the future
Do you think people today care enough about the environment?
(Open-ended reflection)
What does the story teach us about the importance of nature?
That we should value and protect natural things
Do you think it is fair to destroy the tree for a building? Why or why not?
(Open-ended reflection)
How would you feel if trees were rare
 
like in the story?
 
(Open-ended reflection)
Why do you think the narrator felt so emotional about seeing the tree?
Because it was rare and alive in a world of plastic and metal
What does “antiseptic” mean?
Extremely clean and sterile
What does “heirs” mean?
People who inherit property or money
What is an “appraisal”?
An evaluation of something’s value
What does “synthetic” mean?
 
Something made by humans
 
not natural
What does “urbanization” mean?
The process of building cities and making them bigger
What will happen to the O’Brien house and tree at the end of the year?
They will be destroyed to make way for an insurance building
Why does the narrator feel sad about leaving the tree?
Because the tree will be cut down soon
How did the O’Brien family avoid having their house demolished?
They were wealthy and politically powerful
What does the narrator pick up at the end of the story?
An acorn
Why is having a backyard illegal in the story?
Because of zoning restrictions in the city
What is special about the tree in the story?
 
It is a rare real tree
 
not a plastic one
Why does the narrator visit East Boston Urban Center?
To see the tree in the O’Brien backyard
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