Students:
Keep an eye out for similarities and differences in the following:
- Plot
- Setting
- Characters
- What the characters say or do
After reading the book Holes, students will be watching the movie Holes. They will be looking doing a compare and contrast of the story and the movie, looking for similarities and differences between the two. As well, they will be looking for scenes added to the movie and scenes missing.
Students: Keep an eye out for similarities and differences in the following:
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Find a good book and enjoy! Resiliency Task: Identify and explain how Stanley demonstrated resiliency throughout the book Holes. Give specific examples from the book. Brainstorm and write a draft in your journal. Self edit and revise, then publish on your blog. Examples: •Going to jail, being away from his family. •Being bullied at camp by others. •Conflict with Mr. Sir and the Warden. •Running away with Zero and finding a way to survive, conflict with nature. How to start: Give an interesting introduction to the purpose of this reading response. Examples: Recently, we have been reading the book Holes and have learned that Stanley has shown resiliency. An example is when... or Stanley, the main character in Holes, encounters unfortunate events from the beginning of the book till the end. As the story progresses, he has to overcome many situations, showing resiliency. One example where he showed resiliency was when... or In life, we all go through hardships which we have to face. Some face it alone while others have the support of friends and family to get through tough periods in life. Stanley, the main character in Holes, faces adversity throughout the book by himself. or As a 10/11 year old, I could never imagine going through the situations faced by Stanley in the book Holes. Going to a juvenile delinquent center, fending against mean and nasty adults who abuse kids and surviving the desolate desert while trying to escape isn't my cup of tea. I like my life as it is with my cozy home and supportive family and friends. Stanley on the other hand isn't as lucky. He's faced with all these horrific experiences and came out on top, showing resiliency and growing stronger as a character and a young boy. Which introduction do you think catches the readers' attention? Use these to help with your own introductions. In the book Holes, you can find many examples of irony.
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