For this novel, you
will have reading quizzes, but your notes will be different for this book. The
reading assignments are a little longer, and they will span several chapters.
Because of this, summary notes at the end of each chapter don’t make that much sense.
Here is what you
will do for active reading:
-At the top of each
page, write a phrase (1-3 words) that sums up the main point of the page (try
to make this an inference or analysis –if not, make it an observation)
-Sparsely underline
2-3 important quotes (meaningful, significant, thematic) per reading
-Circle plot-base
facts to help you keep the facts and plot straight
-Star 2-3 key
moments (epiphany/conflict/climax/tragedy/shocking statement) each reading
-At the end of each
reading, on the last page, write 3 important points/changes/conversations/
thoughts etc. that Junior encountered in the reading.
Guiding
Questions for the entire novel:
1. What
forces impact Arnold’s identity? (internal and external) Think about the
title….
2. What
happens when societal, cultural and familial expectations collide?
3. In
what ways do societal expectations impact our everyday lives?
4. How
does one navigate the differences between individual and group identity?
5. What
did Alexie intend for readers to take away from reading this book?
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