Life As We Knew It Chapter 17 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 seventeen journal entry dated December 19, 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
Isolate an example of figurative language
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Determine the function of the entire entry
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as symbolism
Evaluate whether Miranda's assumptions are reasonable and accurate
Identify relevant themes
Defend claims with valid reasoning
Write about literature with clarity 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 seventeen journal entry dated December 19, 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
Isolate an example of figurative language
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Determine the function of the entire entry
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as symbolism
Evaluate whether Miranda's assumptions are reasonable and accurate
Identify relevant themes
Defend claims with valid reasoning
Write about literature with clarity 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 seventeen journal entry dated December 19, 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
Isolate an example of figurative language
Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
Determine the function of the entire entry
Apply knowledge of literary devices such as symbolism
Evaluate whether Miranda's assumptions are reasonable and accurate
Identify relevant themes
Defend claims with valid reasoning
Write about literature with clarity 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: