After the Rain | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

The Cooper's House - This place is a modest suburban single-family home that is situated on a bus route.

Rachel's Room - This teenager's sanctuary is covered with magazine articles, photographs, and postcards.

Grandpa Izzy's Apartment - This is located on the top floor of building C of Loren Towers.

Grandpa Izzy's Kitchen - This is the place where Rachel and her mother cook a big meal every Sunday.

Black Jelly Beans - These objects are shared by Rachel and Grandpa Izzy on bus stop benches.

Maple Walnut Ice Cream - This is...
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