Life As We Knew It Chapter 15 Close Reading Worksheet
Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter fifteen journal entry dated October 29, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)
By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Analyze differences and nuances in word meanings
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as idiom, alliteration, cliché, euphemism, and dramatic irony
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Defend whether Miranda's behavior as it is conveyed in the entry is consistent or inconsistent with her previous characterization
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a variety of young adult and dystopian novels:
Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter fifteen journal entry dated October 29, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)
By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Analyze differences and nuances in word meanings
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as idiom, alliteration, cliché, euphemism, and dramatic irony
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Defend whether Miranda's behavior as it is conveyed in the entry is consistent or inconsistent with her previous characterization
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a variety of young adult and dystopian novels:
Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter fifteen journal entry dated October 29, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)
By completing this exercise, students will:
Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Analyze differences and nuances in word meanings
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as idiom, alliteration, cliché, euphemism, and dramatic irony
Explore cause-and-effect relationships
Defend whether Miranda's behavior as it is conveyed in the entry is consistent or inconsistent with her previous characterization
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.
Materials are available for teaching a variety of young adult and dystopian novels:
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