“Charles” (p.64 in Elements of English 9)
Answer the following questions in complete sentences, on a separate piece of paper. Use part of the question in your answer. Marks awarded for each question are in brackets. This assignment is due ________________.
Thinking (use your melon! ) 26 marks
1. Throughout the story, Laurie uses the term ‘fresh’ to describe Charles’ behavior. What does Laurie mean by the word ‘fresh’? (2)
2. Look in your Literary Elements Glossary to identify the following:
a) Conflicts: List all people in conflict, and what types of conflict they are (2)
b) Irony: Look at your definition of irony. In what ways is this story ironic?
(2)
c) Characterization: Through which methods is Laurie’s mom characterized?
(2)
3. Compare 3 things which Laurie does to 3 things which Charles does. How are they similar? (6)
4. What kept Laurie’s mom from going to the first PTA meeting? (2)
5. Why did Laurie’s mom really want to meet Charles’ mother? (2)
6. When did you suspect the surprise ending? Why? (2)
7. Why would Laurie make up all the stories about Charles? (2)
8. How did the other children reward Charles’ behavior? (2)
9. Create a brainstorm of what you think might have happened in the next 24 hours AFTER the story is completed. Involve all of the characters. Circle the one most likely to happen, and that interests you the most. (2)
Writing: 20 marks
Write a story with dialogue (people speaking in “marks”) of when Laurie’s mother came home and confronted Laurie about the truth. Have her ask questions to try to get the reasons behind Laurie’s actions. What would she ask, and more importantly, what would Laurie answer? Rough drafts will be peer edited. Please computer process, or write out neatly. 100+ words.
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Content: quality of ideas, organization, interest level, detail /10
Style/mechanics: word choice, vocabulary, spelling/punctuation, capitals, indent for paragraphs, etc. /10
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Class work: 26 marks
Writing: 20 marks
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