Mr. Wren Review and Reteach

funny

friendly

responsible

rude

They have better seats

They have cheaper tickets

The ticket-taker gives him a friendly nod

The ticket-taker is his brother

The ticket-taker made fun of his clothes

The ticket-taker did not give Mr. Wren a friendly greeting

The ticket-taker did not sell Mr. Wren a ticket.

The ticket-taker did not give Mr. Wren a handshake

Because he's been to many places in Europe

Because he designs travel brochures

Because he speaks many different languages

Because he likes to imagine a trip he will take

inferred

paragraph 5

paragraph 2

what

"peering around the booth at the ticket-taker" (Mr. Wren"

"thinking about buying Johnny pants" (ticket-taker)

"feeling in his vest pocket for a nickel" (ticket-taker)

"slip was indifferently received" (Mr. Wren)

The ticket taker is preoccupied; therefore, he neglects to present his normal smile.

The ticket taker is angry with Mr. Wrenn; therefore, he refuses to present his normal smile.

Mr. Wrenn is angry with the ticket taker; therefore, he refuses to acknowledge his smile.

Mr. Wrenn is preoccupied; therefore, he fails to notice the ticket taker.

paragraph 8

author

mean

"connoisseur of travel pictures"

"he had done Staten Island"

"he wanted to prowl through his collection of brochures"

"all his life he had been planning a great journey"

"Hope I see foreign stuff"

The word "travel-pictures" describes the places he's been.

The word "travel-pictures" describes a kind of movie

Mr. Wren "dislikes going to the movies" and would rather be at home.

Mr. Wren is "planning a great journey" but hasn't been on one

the title

the introduction

the dialogue

the end

the ticket-taker

traveling to new places

Mr. Wren's job

Mr. Wren's family

Mr. Wrenn’s dislike of travel makes him nervous about meeting new people.

Mr. Wrenn’s love of travel and adventure helps him to imagine a more
exciting life.

Mr. Wrenn’s dislike of the ticket taker causes him to miss the opportunity for
a great experience.

Mr. Wrenn’s love of socializing is more important than travel.