Choose one memory moment from the story and explain in detail why you think that memory is important to the story.The answer will tell you about the theme, conflict, or might foreshadow what will happen later in the story.) When you’re reading and the author interrupts the action to tell you a memory, you should stop and ask yourself… …Why might this memory be important? (P.S.What does that tell you about the theme of the book?.Next, ask yourself, “Why does this keep showing up again and again?” Make a list of all the words repeated in this book.The answers will tell you about the theme and conflict, or they might foreshadow what will happen later.) When you’re reading and you notice a word, phrase, object, or situation mentioned over and over, you should stop and ask yourself… …Why does this keep showing up again and again? (P.S.What is the life lesson being taught? Could this also be the theme?.What is unique about this example of “Words of the Wiser”?.Whatever the lesson is, you’ve probably found a theme for the story.) When you’re reading and a character (who’s probably older and lots wiser.but not ALWAYS older…) takes the main character aside and gives serious advice, you should stop and ask yourself… …What’s the life lesson, and how might it affect the character? (P.S.What do you think will happen later in the story?
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