Today, we did a supply check to ensure everyone had their supplies. I then explained journaling to the students. After this, the novel study instructions were handed out (if you were not here, they are in your portfolio).
We then discussed the short story "The Crystal Stars Have Just Begun to Shine", by Martha Brooks. We defined what is meant by themes and Symbols (if you were not here, you must look them up and define them), and then I handed out questions. I have pasted them in here. These are due for tomorrow.
“The Crystal Stars Have Just Begun to Shine” (p. 60)
1. What is the problem Martha brooks introduces at the beginning of the story? What conflict does it produce? How are the problem and conflict resolved?
2. What do you think the title of this short story refers to? Why do you think Brooks chose this title?
3. What do you think will happen between Elliot and Rita after the story’s ending?
4. Which of the characters could you identify with? Explain your reasons using details to support this position.
5. Do you think the story offers a realistic portrayal of family life in Canadian society? Explain your reasons using details to support this position.
6. What do you think is the theme of this story? The theme of a story is what the main character, or the reader, discovers about life or people by the end of the story.
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