Through the Tunnel Doris Lessing

Goals to focus on the internal and external conflict, imagery, symbols, setting, and descriptive details. to make connections to the text through journaling and to write answers in complete sentences restating the question in the answer.

Vocabulary use the dictionary in your pod to define each word contrition 6. luminous incredulous 7. supplication inquisitive 8. frond persistence 9. convulsive promontories 10. progression

contrition A feeling of regret for doing wrong; remorse

incredulous Doubtful; disbelieving Not inclined to believe; skeptical

inquisitive Curious; inquiring or questioning

persistence The act of refusing to stop or be changed; perseverance

promontory (promontories) A high ridge of land or rock jutting out into a body of water

luminous Glowing; giving off light

supplication A humble request or a prayer

frond The leaf of a fern or palm tree

convulsive Spasm; violent movement of the body

progression A series of related events; sequence; forward movement

Doris Lessing Born 1919 in Persia to British parents Her father was injured in World War 1 Has written over 45 books including novels, essays, and short story collections Won the Nobel Prize for literature

Pre-reading Think of a time you did something you were told NOT to do. Why did you do it? Was it worth it? Did you lose your parents’ trust, did they not care after all, or did they never find out? Answer this in at least 150 words in your journal.

During Reading Hot dog and double hamburger your paper Number the eight sections For each page we read, write a summary of the events and conflicts (internal and external). An underwater cave

Conflict Guide p. 328 p. 330 p. 331 p. 332 p. 334 p. 335 p. 336-337 internal – external - p. 330 p. 331 p. 332 p. 334 p. 335 p. 336-337 p. 338

Post-reading You will receive an index card with a character’s name on it. Write the following journal entry in that character’s voice. As this character, how do you feel at the resolution of the story? What has changed and/or what has stayed the same? What will never be the same?

Post-reading Activity Your name card becomes a name tag. For the following activity, you will be acting as this character. This is an interview. Questions you ask and answers you give must be based on information in the text. (Based on information will give you some room to be creative.)

Groups Jerry Mom French boy Goggles Fish Tunnel

Assessment Write a summary of Jerry’s swim through the tunnel including three details from the story. 2. What effect does Jerry’s interaction with the local boys have on him? Include two details from the story in your answer.

Was Jerry’s attempt to test the limits of his skills a good idea Was Jerry’s attempt to test the limits of his skills a good idea? Why or why not? Include two details from the story in your answer. 4. What does Jerry’s swim through the tunnel symbolize?

5. Does Jerry accomplish what he wants by swimming through the tunnel? 6. Do the benefits of Jerry’s accomplishment outweigh the risks ? Explain your answer with evidence from the story.

7. Does Jerry’s relationship with his mother change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story? Explain 8. What are the major differences between the beach and the bay?

9. How does Lessing create suspense in the story 9. How does Lessing create suspense in the story? What techniques does she use to build suspense in the story? 10. Identify the internal and external conflicts Jerry faces in the story. How are these conflicts resolved?

Turn your paper in upon completion of this assignment. This should include Prereading paragraph, vocabulary, Postreading paragraph Conflict chart Questions1-10 Study for your Latin Roots quiz on Friday.