Pre-Reading Questions:
- What is your favorite book?
- Why do you like that book? Please explain your answer.
Vocabulary:
- diagnose /DHAY-uhg-nohs/
- inspire /in-SPAHYUR/
- novel /NOV-uhl/
- encourage /en-KUR-ij/
- reveal /ri-VEEL/
[verb] to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or other problem by making an examination
The laboratory examination is to diagnose the cause of the disease.
[verb] to fill someone with confidence and desire to do something
This unfortunate event inspires me to strive more and achieve my goals.
[noun] a long printed story about imaginary characters and events
I am currently reading the novel entitled “Into the water” by Paula Hawkins.
[verb] to make someone more likely to do something
Parents should always encourage their children to have a study habit.
[verb] to make known or show something usually secret or hidden
The host finally reveals the real winner of the pageant.
Her condition inspired her to write the children’s book entitled The distance between me and the Cherry tree. The novel is about the girl named Mafalda, who has the same case and fear as she has. According to the author, writing the book was not easy but she was able to finish it by finding solutions to every problem.
Because of the book, Peretti was able to encourage children to be brave, to reach out for the stars and to live our lives with whatever we have. Moreover, Peretti revealed that she is working on her next book.
Comprehension Questions:
- According to the passage, who is the Italian language teacher and novelist?
- What was diagnosed to Ms. Peretti after three years?
- According to the passage, what is the author’s passion?
- What is the title of the novel that she wrote?
- What is the novel about?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you find Peretti a courageous woman? Please explain your answer.
- What inspiring movie about disability do you know? Please explain your answer.
- Can disability hinder a person on reaching his/her dream? Please explain your answer.
- In your opinion, how would you encourage a child that has a disability to reach his/her dream?
- How are people with disability treated in your country? Please explain your answer.