by Jan McDonald - St. Cloud Times

Chapter Nine4:10P.M.Vocabulary/Definition/Contentdrenchedadj. soaked“They moved closer to the trees but couldn’t helpgetting drenched.”torrentialadj. pouring in abundance“The torrential rains slacked off...”menacingadj. threatening“The tall one looked menacing because of his giant sizeand his scar.”waryadj. watchful, cautious“...it was clear to Jonathan from their cautious looksthat they were wary.”Question/Predict/Evaluate1. As the four of them return to the fighting ground, what remains as evidence of their battle?2. How do you explain Jonathan’s desire to be cared for?3. How do you think the Hessians are feeling? Of the tall one, the older one, and the younger one,whom would you trust more?4. If Jonathan and the Hessians could talk to each other, what do you think they would say?5. How do the Hessians treat Jonathan? Are they vicious? Do you think they will hurt him?6. Do you believe Jonathan is a failure?7. Why does Jonathan feel the Hessians may be his only friends?The Newspaper Connection1. Reporters convey the powerful emotions of a story to their readers through their writingand photo journalists do the same through their photographs. Find a story with anaccompanying photograph that displays strong emotion. Highlight the words that are importantand add to the power of the story. Share with the class.14