Basis
Who wrote Harbor Me?
Jacqueline Woodson
What is Author's Purpose?
An author's purpose is the reason for or intent in writing
What is a theme?
An idea woven throughout a text
What is Syntax?
The order of words in a sentence
How old was Haley when Mom died?
3 years old
Who is the narrator of Harbor Me
Haley
What is the Authors purpose?
To Entertain
What are two themes from harbor me?
Friendship
Family
Answers may vary judges choice
What is Diction?
Vocabulary, Word Choice, Wordplay,etc...
Why does Haley bring recorder in ARTT room?
What does ARTT Room stand for?
A Room To Talk
What is one way the Author entertains the reader
She Talks about the conversations in the ARTT room
How would the theme be different if Esteban was the main character?
It would be focused more on his dad "We think they talk my papi"
What is "His prison uniform felt the same-stiff against my cheek, familiar as daylight”vs Familiar as daylight, his prison uniform felt the same-stiff against my cheek an example of
syntax
How did Haley's Mom die?
Car Crash
What Color is Haley's Hair?
Red
How does Haley influence the text?
Her mom is dead and dad in prison
Who is empathy different from Harboring someone?
Empathy is being in their shoes while harboring someone is taking care of them from their experiences
What is the word "Buddha" in I like that it’s for memory. Esteban crossed his legs. He looked like the
Buddha sitting there. an example of.
Diction
Why is Haley's dad in prison?
DUI and Crashing killing Haley's Mom
Who is Haley's best friend?
Holly
What message is the author tryna get across?
Its good to Harbor someone
What details support the theme of friendship?
They are all their for one another in the ARTT room to talk about their struggles.
Why does the Author use syntax and diction?
To achieve the purpose to entertain
What Grade did Haley just finish?
6th Grade