Hoot Ch’s 12 – 21 and the Epilogue

Hoot – ch’s 13 and 14 technical - According to principle; formal rather than practical technical - According to principle; formal rather than practical Page And I'm sure your heart was in the right place," she said, "but it was still a lie, technically speaking. Page And I'm sure your heart was in the right place," she said, "but it was still a lie, technically speaking. reconnaissance - An inspection or exploration of an area; scouting, survey reconnaissance - An inspection or exploration of an area; scouting, survey Page "I dunno. Maybe do some recon.“ "Recon?" Page "I dunno. Maybe do some recon.“ "Recon?" "You know. Reconnaissance," Mullet Fingers said. "Scope out targets for tonight." "You know. Reconnaissance," Mullet Fingers said. "Scope out targets for tonight." What do you think? Mrs. Eberhardt gave Roy this advice: Use your best judgment to determine what is right between what your heart is telling you and what your brain is telling you. Mrs. Eberhardt gave Roy this advice: Use your best judgment to determine what is right between what your heart is telling you and what your brain is telling you. -Have you ever struggled with a matter between your heart and your brain? Explain. What type of conflict is this? -Is Mrs. Eberhardt giving Roy good advice? Why or why not?

Chapter 15 and 16 Vocabulary qualm Page In addition to a fear of getting caught, Roy had serious qualms about trying anything illegal - and there was no dodging the fact that vandalism was a crime, however noble the cause. methodical Page Then he began a methodical search, back and forth across the property, eyes glued to the ground.

Your thoughts….? What do you think Roy’s mother meant when she said to him: ”The line isn’t clear between what’s right and what’s wrong; your heart tells you to do one thing, and your brain will tell you to do something different. In the end, all that’s left is to look at both sides and go with your best judgment?” Have you ever been faced with a dilemma similar to Roy’s? What do you think Roy’s mother meant when she said to him: ”The line isn’t clear between what’s right and what’s wrong; your heart tells you to do one thing, and your brain will tell you to do something different. In the end, all that’s left is to look at both sides and go with your best judgment?” Have you ever been faced with a dilemma similar to Roy’s? Why do you think Mullet Fingers took Roy to his “hidden sanctuary?” Why do you think Mullet Fingers took Roy to his “hidden sanctuary?” Do you think Roy can help the birds without breaking the law? Do you think Roy can help the birds without breaking the law?

Personification Review Personification is a device in literature in which an author grants human qualities to nonhuman objects. For example: Personification is a device in literature in which an author grants human qualities to nonhuman objects. For example: A pale sliver of moon peeked over the rooftops. What is being personified? How does this help you visualize the scene?

Chapter 17 and 18 perpetrator - someone who is responsible for a wrongdoing, culprit, the person behind Page We need a warm body, and the only one we've got is sitting in juvenile detention. So officially he's our perpetrator, understand? inquisitive - Unduly curious and inquiring; interested, questioning, probing Page An inquisitive pair of bright amber eyes peeked up from the blackness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why do you think Roy decided to tell everyone in his history class about the owls? What do you think Roy is going to do with the photographs of the owls? What is the best course of action Roy can take at this point?

Chapter 19 and 20 emblem Page He wore pressed white trousers and a dark blue blazer with an emblem on the breast pocket. dignitaries Page Gold-painted shovels were handed out, an on Mr. Muckle's signal all the dignitaries smiled, leaned over, and dug up a scoopful of sand.

Chapter 21 and Epilogue Vocabulary melodramatic - Characterized by false pathos and sentiment. Page Roy and Beatrice had watched in helpless disgust as she'd locked Mullet Fingers in a smothering, melodramatic hug. swelter - To suffer from oppressive heat. Page It was a sweltering afternoon, But Roy had resigned himself to the fact that there was no change of seasons in South Florida, only mild variations of summer.

Discussion Thoughts Do you think Roy should place himself at risk by becoming involved with Mullet Fingers and his cause? Do you think Roy should place himself at risk by becoming involved with Mullet Fingers and his cause? Why do you think Mullet Fingers would not accept help from Breatrice and Roy? Why do you think Mullet Fingers would not accept help from Breatrice and Roy? Symbolism – A symbol in literature is an object, a person, or an event that represents an idea or a set of ideas. What does the burrowing owl symbolize? Symbolism – A symbol in literature is an object, a person, or an event that represents an idea or a set of ideas. What does the burrowing owl symbolize?

The end of the novel…  Why do you think Roy’s father granted his son permission to go to the groundbreaking ceremony? Why do you think Roy’s father granted his son permission to go to the groundbreaking ceremony? Do you think that a group of students could stop commercial development as was accomplished in this novel? Would you ever participate in a similar cause? Do you think that a group of students could stop commercial development as was accomplished in this novel? Would you ever participate in a similar cause? Has this book made you think about either ecological causes? Has it made you think about the roles of individuals and governments in these causes? What conclusions have you drawn? Has this book made you think about either ecological causes? Has it made you think about the roles of individuals and governments in these causes? What conclusions have you drawn? What was ironic about Kimberly Lou Dixon’s membership in the Audubon Society? What was ironic about Kimberly Lou Dixon’s membership in the Audubon Society?

Review for your final test… Synonyms, antonyms, analogies -Vocab!! Different conflict types, (character vs. self, character, nature, society). The impact of setting on the plot Irony – towards the end of the story. Point of view – 1 st person, 3 rd person limited, 3 rd person omniscient