Workbook for students

LESSON 19

The Last Leaf

Case Study

What is on your mind when you hear the title of this story?

Ask students to read the title of the short story. Based on these sources, ask students to create a list of words and ideas that they think might be related to this article.

 Pre-reading Discussion Questions

Directions: discuss the following question with students

1. 
   Did you ever have to take care of a good friend when they were very ill? If you have, describe the situation. How did you feel?
   
2. 
   Have you ever been very ill? If yes, describe what it was like.  Didsomeonetakecareofyou?
   
3. 
   If a good friend of your got sick, would you take care of them? Explain why or why not.
   
4. 
   In which season are people more likely to get sick? Why?