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by Gail Giles lkdjfad;lkfjad
Picture of Author: (find a picture of the author on the internet and place it here) (use the button above to the right of the broken chain)

Knowledge Zone: (This section is done together in your group.)
1. Stages of Plot: Give an example of the five plot stages. Find a quote which demonstrates each plot stage.

2. Conflict: List at least 4 conflicts and complications in the novel.

3. Foreshadowing: Please find three examples of foreshadowing in the book. Find a quote to demonstrate each.

4. Characterization: There are three methods of characterization - physical appearance; speech/thoughts/actions; and other characters (see page 188 to review). Choose TWO characters in your book and show how the author uses each method to reveal one CHARACTER TRAIT.
 * || Character #1 || Character #2 ||
 * physical appearance || example quote || example quote ||
 * character trait shown ||  ||   ||
 * speech/thoughts/actions ||  ||   ||
 * character trait shown ||  ||   ||
 * other characters ||  ||   ||
 * character trait shown ||  ||   ||

5. Point of View: What point of view is used in this novel? How

Discussion Zone: (These questions are done individually. You must post your response by midnight on the night before each date below.)

 * November 20: Characters. Who do you feel are the three most important characters? Why are they interesting, deep, or complex? (or, if you don't find any interesting, "in what ways has the author tried to make them interesting, deep, or complex?")

I think the mnost important passage is...
 * November 27: (two postings this week) 1. VIP (Very Important Passage) Choose one quote (could be a single sentence or several sentences) that you think is really important in the novel so far. Explain why you think it's interesting, thought-provoking, or challenging to you. 2. What do you think of the novel so far?
 * December 4: Point of View. What "point of view" is the story told from? (use the terms from the orange book). Why do you think the author choose this type of narration? How would the novel be different if told from another point of view (be speicific... how would it be different if it was first person? if it was third person omniscient?)


 * December 11: VIP (Very Important Passage) Choose one quote (could be a single sentence or several sentences) that you think is really important in the novel so far. Explain why you think it's interesting, thought-provoking, or challenging to you.


 * December 18: Theme. (two postings this week) 1. What are some of the central questions that the book asks? Write two, and explain what you think the author seems to be saying about that question. 2. What do you think of the book now that you're done with it?