Title of the story:Remembering Mrs. Rossi

Author of the story:Amy Hest is the author of more than 40 picture books and novels for children.

Growing up on Long Island, she loved books and went to the library often with her mother, a teacher. When she was 16, she got a job as a page in the same library, and eventually went on to earn a degree in library science and become a librarian. While working in children’s publishing, she began writing her own stories.

Setting:In a tall brick building located at riverside drive in New York City on a wide

winding street, they had a flower garden on the roof and in the basement, a bright yellow room with six washing machines

Summary:Eight year old Annie Rossi lives a happy life in a New York City apartment with

her two teacher parents. But when Mrs. Rossi dies unexpectedly, Annie and her father must forge a new life together. They take night walks whenever they can't sleep, ending up at the local cafe to eat waffles at 2 a.m. Sometimes Annie accompanies her father to his job as a professor at Columbia University, but other days she goes to school as usual.  Annie cherishes a book of letters, written by Mrs. Rossi's former students, which describe their feelings and experiences with Mrs. Rossi.  The book provides much comfort and Annie likes to read it over and over.  Annie sometimes feels angry with her father and blames him for all the ways he is not her mother.  And Mr. Rossi is always very patient with Annie. Together, they learn to express what is in their hearts and search for ways to "keep Mommy close...and let her go...." The book of letters from students is compiled at the back so readers can learn more about Mrs. Rossi as a person and teacher.

Plot:Annie Rossi and her father are coping with life okay, but things are hard without

her mother. Mrs. Rossi was a 6th grade teacher when she died of pneumonia in the middle of a year. Throughout the following spring and summer, Annie learns that many people loved her mother, too.

CharactersMotherProfessor Rossi - Father of Annie Annie – the 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. RossiHelenMrs. Peterman

Vocabulary 1. Unconventional- not conforming to accepted rules or standards2. Gravely- an excavation for the interment of a corpse.

3. Scheme- a systematic plan4. Modesty- being simple5. Jitter- is the variation in the time between packets arrivin6. Intention- is higher-consciousness thought7. Solemn- serious and sincere)8. Offended- is annoying 9. Atrocious- extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal:10. frazzled To exhaust physically or emotionally11.scintillating- first time12.Havoc- is the damage from a hurricane.13.Devote-to give or apply (one's time, attention, or self) entirely to a particular

activity14.Calculate- to determine, typically in a mathematical sense; analyze; compute. 15.Gesture- the act of moving the limbs or body as an expression

Questions and Answers:1. How old is Annie Rossie?

She’s 8 ½ years old.

2. Who is the next seatmate of Annie?Jean-Marie

3. What is the name of Mrs. Rossi’s dog?Ms. Phoebe

4. Where did she teach before?Louis Armstrong School

5. What is the message of Annie’s letter to her father?Annie is reminding her father to pay a fine for overdue books.

6. Where does Mr. Rosie teach?Columbia University

7. What was the birthday presence received Annie from the former class of her mother?A book entirely about her mother made by her class

8. What was Mrs. Rossi ate for lunch everyday?A bagel with cream cheese and tomatoes.

9. What was the hair color of Mrs. Rossi?Her hair, brown

10. What was the favourite shoe color of Mrs. Rossi? Blue

Project in English

Submitted by:Leigh A. Aquino

IV-Diligence

Submitted to:Mr. C. Zacarias