His vision of NYC came from rap music. He saw it as a place where people shoot each other on the street and got away with it.
Tell me what you think NYC is like. Why?
I think NYC is a hard place to live but a cool place to visit. I have a friend whos from queens and from what he tells me it sounds pretty cool.
How come he had no idea what winter was? Where did he learn about winter from?
In Sierra Leone they really dont have a winter season. He learned about winter from Shakespeare plays.
Describe how he felt when he first felt NYC weather.
He felt his skin tighten, he couldn't feel his face, and it seemed like his ears had fallen off.
Snow and cold, lots of cars were huge culture shocks for Ishmael because he never experienced
it, tell me a tell where you experience culture shock!
I have never experienced culture shock.
Where are they staying?
They are staying at the Vanderbilt YMCA.
What other children are there as well?
The other children were from
Why was he baffled by the food? Why do you think it was hard for him to adjust.
He was baffled by the food because he had never tasted anything other than the food from his country. Its hard for him to adjust because he had b=never been out of his country.
What did he learn about some of the other children there?
He learned that these other children also had difficult childhoods.
Who is Laura Simms? Describe her and her job.
Laura Simms is a white woman from New York, she is a storyteller.
Why didn’t he accept the winter jacket? Would you?
Later, he didnt accept the winter jacket because it was a woman's jacket. I would take the jacket regardless of what sex it was intended for.
Him and Madoka visit the Times Square, what does he see? Tell me 3 things that he talks about
He talks about how absolutely amazing and crowded the place was, he admired the large buildings, and the bright colored advertisements.
What was the conference about? How did he feel about the conference?
The conference was about the different problems facing children in different countries and parts of the world. he was excited about the conference.
What is Ishmael speech about, what is your favorite sentence from his speech?
Ishmaels speech is about the situation in Sierra Leone and how it affects the children. My favorite part is when he says we are all brothers and sisters.
Do you agree with his speech? Why
Yes I agree with his speech. The children need to be helped.
How is music, and dancing a huge part of his life?
Music and dancing help him forget all his trouble.
When did he leave NY?
He left NYC on November 15, 1996.
Where was he going now?
he was going back to Sierra Leone.
What do you will happen in the next chapter?
I think Ishmael will live hapily ever after.
How will his life be different now in Sierra Leone?
I think he will feel more mature.
Do you think that he will return to the group he was part of?
I dont think he will return to the group.
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