Lit Circles
Explain one unique way the author organizes your book.
Martin - letters written to MLK
Ender - short dialogues to start each chapter
Rewrite this sentence using quotation marks properly:
Nancy complained, I am so hungry!
Nancy complained, “I am so hungry!”
Use the following word correctly in a sentence:
predicament
predicament - a difficult or unpleasant situation
Give an example of alliteration.
Krispy Kreme, Coca-Cola, etc.
What is the purpose of the first line of a body paragraph?
to write a topic sentence that will present your argument.
name an important minor character and what made them important.
Martin - Manny, SJ, Justyce's mom, Jared, etc.
Ender - Valentine, Graff, Bean, Peter, etc.
Write a sentence using a semicolon correctly.
Steven’s sister, Haley, is short; Steven is tall.
Use the following word correctly in a sentence:
credible
credible - convincing, believable
Point out the metaphor/simile in the following lines:
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
a book is like a ship that we can use to travel to other places.
What must a strong body paragraph always include in it to support it's argument?
a direct quote!
Explain one moment in the book where you were surprised by what happened. How did the author set up that surprise and was it effective?
variety of potential answers
Add commas to this sentence:
His list of things to buy at the store includes apples butter wheat bread and orange juice.
His list of things to buy at the store includes apples, butter, wheat bread, and orange juice.
Use the following word correctly in a sentence:
disposition
disposition: your natural qualities or behaviors
what is the rhyme scheme in this passage?
Desire, though thou my old companion art,
And oft so clings to my pure love that I
One from the other scarcely can descry,
While each doth blow the fire of my heart,
Now from they fellowship I needs must part;
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How should direct quotes by properly cited?
the page number alone in parenthesis right after the quote.
(32)
What is one important theme from your book?
Martin - racism, love, truth, etc.
Ender - manipulation, love, friendship, etc.
Add apostrophes to this sentence where needed:
“Its a shame you couldnt make it to Jennys party,” Orville stated.
“It's a shame you couldn't make it to Jenny's party,” Orville stated.
Use the following word correctly in a sentence:
ravenous
ravenous - extremely hungry
Give an example of an onomatopoeia!
Yell it out!
Bang! Pow! Whap! Wizz! etc.
It's not enough to have a quote, you also must include this.
analyze specific word choices in the quote to support your argument.
Explain the ending of your book. What is one thing that is solved and one thing that is left open-ended.
Ender - the war is over; will Ender bring the Buggers back
Martin - Justyce is in college; will Jared become his friend?
Write a sentence correctly using a dash.
I am running low on gas I suppose I should oops! I just drove by the gas station.
I am running low on gas I suppose I should - oops! I just drove by the gas station.
Use the following word correctly in a sentence:
imperative
imperative - important to do immediately; crucial
Create an ending to this story:
Underdog Team plays in the big game.
Climactic Ending:
Anti-Climactic Ending:
Climactic - they win on the final trick play
Anti-climatic - the game is cancelled due to rain
end a strong body paragraph with what?
a conclusion that explains why your argument is correct.