Life As We Knew It Chapter 6 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 six journal entry dated June 15, 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
Analyze how complex characters develop and interact
Analyze figurative language to articulate the intended effect
Define complex words as they are used in the text
Apply knowledge of literary devices including pun and dramatic irony
Explore a significant shift in narrative tone
Articulate the symbolic value of a given detail
Support claims with relevant textual evidence and reasoning
Write ideas 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 six journal entry dated June 15, 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
Analyze how complex characters develop and interact
Analyze figurative language to articulate the intended effect
Define complex words as they are used in the text
Apply knowledge of literary devices including pun and dramatic irony
Explore a significant shift in narrative tone
Articulate the symbolic value of a given detail
Support claims with relevant textual evidence and reasoning
Write ideas 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 six journal entry dated June 15, 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
Analyze how complex characters develop and interact
Analyze figurative language to articulate the intended effect
Define complex words as they are used in the text
Apply knowledge of literary devices including pun and dramatic irony
Explore a significant shift in narrative tone
Articulate the symbolic value of a given detail
Support claims with relevant textual evidence and reasoning
Write ideas 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:
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