1. The Washwoman Statement Agree Disagree The type of work a person does reveals his or her character. Working hard is its own reward. People contribute less to society as they age? A person can become wealthy if he or she works hard.

2. Vocabulary Look over the vocabulary on page 24 in the literature book before reading. Vocabulary tip: The prefix fore- means “earlier” or “in front of.” In this story, the washwoman comes from generations of “peasant forebears,” or ancestors who lived long before her.

3. Use the think aloud reading strategy. How it works Verbalize your thinking as you read. What do I know about this topic? What do I think I will learn about this topic? Do I understand what I just read? Do I have a clear picture in my head about this information? What more can I do to understand this? What were the most important points in this reading? What new information did I learn? How does it fit in with what I already know?

4. Rules for Working in Groups Move to your group quickly and quietly. Full group participation is required. Everyone in the group must cooperate to complete the task. Groups must stay on task. Groups assigned by the teacher are non- negotiable. Points will deducted for being uncooperative if you must be moved to a new group. Keep track of appointed time for assignments.

5. Chunk the text. Chunk 1: hour and a half. Chunk 2: she did a wash! Chunk 3: to the altar. Chunk 4: philosophic works. Chunk 5: garments as well. Chunk 6: us so faithfully. Chunk 7: pale lips. Chunk 8: new load of wash. Chunk 9: such effort.

6. Make predictions The frail old washwoman works hard to produce beautiful, clean laundry. Question Will the Singer family be satisfied with her work? Prediction The singers will like her work and employ her for many years.

7. Prediction-Ask yourself questions about the outcome or consequence of each event. Fact She has a rich son who does not see her or give her any money. Question Prediction

8. Prediction Fact One very cold winter day, the washwoman staggers away under a huge bundle of laundry Question Prediction

9. Prediction Fact Week s pass and she does not return. Question Prediction

10. “The Washwoman” Questions 1.What is a Gentile? 2.Describe the washwoman. 3.How do we know that the washwoman is good at what she does?

11. “The Washwoman” Questions 1.Why didn’t the washwoman beg churches for money or live in a home for the poor and aged? Give at least 2 reasons. 2.Why didn’t the narrator’s mother like for the washwoman to say the narrator looks like Jesus? 3.How does the washwoman’s son feel about her? How do we know? 4.What is the washwoman’s reaction to her son’s faithlessness?