Chapters Examining the Plot RL.6.1, RL.6.2

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Chapters 23 - 24 Examining the Plot RL.6.1, RL.6.2 Summarize the scene where Khan and Luna meet for the first time in their new enclosure. Describe how Nika feels as she watches Khan and Luna meet for the first time. 3. Why does Nika decide to leave? Finding a Resolution: Creating a Postcard RL.6.2 Reread the Epilogue on pages 339 - 340. Then create a postcard from Nika to Meg. On the front, draw a picture that shows where Nika, Randall, and Khan end up at the end of the book. On the back, tell Meg (from Nika’s point of view) how you feel about your new life and what you think the future may hold for you. Front of Post Card Back of Post Card Meg Little 1253 Roses Blvd. Pasadena, CA 90042

Nika and the young girl on the bus Chapter Response Questions 23 - 24 Analyzing A Key Scene RL6.5 When Nika is on the bus, she sees a little girl riding with her mom and brother. Watching this younger girl and reading Meg’s letter force Nika to come to some important realizations about her relationships with Ian and Randall, as well as understand where she belongs in the world. Use the details given on pages 332 - 333, to draw a picture of Nika and the young girl below. Then, fill in the statement on the left-hand side to show Nika’s thoughts BEFORE she sees the young girl and reads Meg’s letter. Fill in the statement on the right-hand side to show Nika’s thoughts AFTER she sees the young girl. . I want to leave Minnesota because . . . I want to stay in Minnesota because . . . Nika and the young girl on the bus 4. What does Meg say in her letter that enables Nika to “see the truth inside”?(p.336) What is that truth? 5. Why do you think Nika gives the young girl her cookies? On page 336, Nika tells the young girl, “Don’t give up. Take care.” What do you think Nika means by that? How do you think Nika relates to (or sees herself) in this younger girl? 7. What does Nika mean when she says: “When you only had a few pieces left in a puzzle, once you saw those last pieces, you knew exactly where they fit”? (p. 338)

Chapter Response Questions 23 - 24 Interpreting a Theme of a Novel RL.6.3 Summer of the Wolves touches on many themes. Some of these themes were intentional, developed and well thought-out by the author Polly Carlson–Voiles. Other themes may have arisen from your interpretation of the novel and represent your take away from the book. Think about the themes of this novel. Then choose a theme (you can pick one from the box below or use one of your own) and complete the graphic organizer. . Possible Themes from Summer of the Wolves independence dependence freedom trust loss and grief friendship growth family making choices Theme: scene from book that explores theme scene from book that explores theme The message that I took away about this theme: