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Jerome the Mystery Man from Nova Scotia is a compelling story that takes places on the remote shores of Digby Neck in Nova Scotia. There have been many theories given to explain the identity of the Legless Man, but to this date the mystery remains.

Following the links in the site below, find and read Jerome the Mystery Man from Nova Scotia. Complete the assignment.

Our Stories: Mysteries of Canada

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Presentation:

  • fold a bristol board in half
  • cut it so as to make a frame for loose-leaf size pages
  • front: Reading for Facts; student name; date (unlined paper)
  • page 2: Vocabulary
  • page 3: Understanding Context
  • back: Thinking About the Story

 

Reading for the Facts:

  1. During the summer of what year was Jerome found?
  2. Who found him?
  3. What was the occupation of the person who found him?
  4. Where was Jerome found?
  5. What condition was he in?

Vocabulary: Review the words below.

  • sparsely
  • examined
  • sinister
  • unfamiliar
  • crude
  • compassion
  • garments
  • claimed
  • recognition
  • uttered
  • regardless
  • audible
  1. List the words in alphabetical order
  2. Copy the sentence from the story in which the word can be found.
  3. Below the sentence, write what you think the word means from the context.

Example: Rhythm "No vessel broke the rhythm of the tide."

I think the word rhythm means the way that the water was flowing in to shore.

 

Understanding Context:

Explain the following quotes from the story. (Review the context of the quotes to help you understand and explain their meaning.)

  1. "there was an aura of regal dignity about the pitiful figure."
  2. "Albrite shivered inside his heavy clothing."
  3. "fed the envelope into the flickering flames above the hearth."

Thinking about the Story:
  1. What evidence is given in the story to suggest that Jerome had not drifted into shore?
  2. How may he have gotten on the beach?
  3. Was he left there to die? (support your answer with reasons)
  4. Why did the villagers believe that Jerome was of "royal blood"?
  5. Jerome was considered to be shy when around adults, but seemed more at ease when around children. Explain why?