A Monster Calls
Who did Conner live with in the beginning?
His mother
Why did Ponyboy run away?
Darry hit him
What does LAP stand for?
Literary analysis paragraph
What is a subject?
It is the who or what of the sentence.
How many lanes are in the swimming pool?
6
What was the Monster and where did it live?
It was a Yew Tree and lived in the graveyard.
Who killed Bob and why?
Johnny because he was drowning Pony
What are the first and last parts of an LAP called?
Topic sentence and commentary
What is a clause?
A clause is a subject and a predicate working together.
There is a sign posted on the glass of the Indonesian kitchen in the canteen. What does the sign say?
Teh Pucuk is only for Seniors
What happened in the First Tale?
The Prince killed his love to frame the queen who was then burnt at the stake.
Why does Dally punch Pony in the back?
What is a concrete detail and how do we write one?
It is textual evidence, usually a quote, and should be introduced and cited.
What is a complex sentence and how do create one using conjunctions?
A complex sentence is a sentence with two clauses: an independent and a dependent clause. Using subordinate conjunctions turns an independent clause into a dependent one.
How many restrooms does the school have? Not including the Teacher's restroom by the lobby.
7
What is the main conflict of the story?
Conor refused to admit and accept the impending death of his mother.
How does Dallas die?
Killed by a cop
What is the function of the second sentence in an LAP?
The transition/context sentence provides more information that links the first sentence to the third sentence.
What is a relative clause?
A relative clause is a clause that begins with the "wh" words such as where, which, who, etc.
You can find two large maps of the world on campus. Where are they?
One in the Library.
One in my classroom.
What two names did Conor's dad call him?
Buddy and Champ
What town was the church they had held up in?
When writing an LAP about theme, what must the first sentence be and what phrase or wording should the sentence start with?
It should be a thematic statement and should start with: "In the novel, the author claims" or other similar variations.
What are conditionals?
Conditionals are statements that have an "if" or "unless" clause and there are 4 types depending on the intended meaning.
What is SPH's vision?
True Knowledge, Faith in Christ and Godly Character.