A Wrinkle in Time

Turn to the page of your packet that is titled “Bell Work: Before You Read” and answer this question: If you could travel through time, what time period would you visit? Why? Type I

Written by Madeleine L’Engle in 1962 Fantasy novel with a touch of science fiction Fantasy is imaginative writing that is set in strange or imaginary places and often contains unusual characters who have magical powers. Science fiction blends fantasy and science. Deals with many different themes, including the responsible use of science and technology and the importance of love and individuality in society.

The idea of space exploration was exciting to people in 1962. The first artificial satellite, named Sputnik, was sent into space by the Soviet Union in 1957. The United States and the Soviet Union began to compete to explore outer space. This became known as the “space race.”

A Wrinkle in Time presents space travel as both an exciting and dangerous endeavor. It also reflects the political themes and concerns of the time period. For example, the United States and the Soviet Union were in the middle of a “Cold War,” and the two nations had very different political systems. While the United States embraced a democratic system, the Soviet Union restricted the rights of its citizens.

Wrinkle Bell Work: Chapter One Describe the Murry family Wrinkle Bell Work: Chapter One Describe the Murry family. Who are the different family members, and what do we know about each of them so far?

Analyze/describe this quote, “I’ve never even seen your house, and I have the funniest feeling that for the first time in my life I’m going home!” (Page 37) Chapter Two Bell Work

Explain what we learn about Mr. Murry in this chapter. Bell Work: Chapter Three

Describe Uriel. Give specific details about this place. (Use your book!) Bell Work Chapter Four

Paraphrase and explain the following quote from Mrs. Which: “Therre will nno llonggerr bee sso manyy ppleasanntt thinggss too llookk att iff rressponssible ppeoplle ddo nnott ddoo ssomethingg abboutt thee unnppleassanntt oness.” Bell Work Chapter Five

List the gifts that the 3 W’s give to each of the children. Chapter 6 Bell Work

Explain what Meg means on page 117 when she says that “it was his way of whistling in the dark.” Chapter 7 Bell Work

Charles Wallace states on page 140 that “differences create problems Charles Wallace states on page 140 that “differences create problems.” How is this statement both true and false? Use real-life examples to support your response. Chapter 8 Bell Work

Explain what Meg means when she says that “like and equal are not the same thing at all!” (Page 160) Chapter 9 Bell Work

What are some of Meg’s faults, and how has one of these faults helped her so far? Chapter 10 Bell Work

List three different themes you see Madeleine L’Engle expressing in this novel. Chapter 11 Bell Work

Explain this quote from the last chapter: “The foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men… but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.” Chapter 12 Bell Work