Major Theme:

Intergenerational Respect

Summary:

A grandmother moves in with her daughter's family, and things change for all involved.

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Why does Bubbie have to come and live with Sheila's family?

Describe the family's feelings toward Bubbie.

What does Rita predict will happen when Bubbie moves in?

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Tell how Bubbie reacts to Sheila's mother's treatment of her.

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What is the significance of the olives that Sheila and Bubbie used for the eyes of their snowman?

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Make a Venn diagram comparing Sheila with Petey from War with Grandpa.

Why does Mr. Morgan fail to show up for dinner at Sheila's house?

Make a Venn diagram comparing Bubbie with Grandpa from War with Grandpa.

Why does Sheila decide to stop reading Muriel's diary?

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Write a different ending to the story.

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If you had a chair with a secret compartment, what would you hide in it?

Look up the words Zayde and Bubbie to determine their origin.

Write your grandmother or grandfather a letter telling them why you love them and what they have taught you.

Extension #4

Prepare an interview with your grandparents.  Ask them about growing up and how things were different for them, how they were the same as they are now.

Extension #5

Make a family tree with your family's help going back as far as you can.



Extension #6:  Research Russia in the last century and its treatment of Russian Jews.