1. “Stop the Sun” by Gary Paulsen
Page 48 in literature books
Questions Section in composition books

2. Vocabulary Words To Know
chant (n): something sung or spoken in a rhythmic monotone
dry (adj): direct and without emotion; matter-of-fact
founder (v): to get stuck or to break down
inert (adj): having no power to move or act; lifeless
persist (v): to continue stubbornly

3. “Stop the Sun” page 56
Complete questions 1-6 (skip #4) in your composition books under the “Q & Q” section.

4. Theme Key Phrases Repeated Words What the Main Character Learns
“I don’t
understand Dad”
-Vietnam syndrome
“ I died, and I’m still
dead.” -
Terry, the main character who is 13
years old, learns that he can’t help his
father but wants to understand him.
He learns that his father was the only
man left alive from his platoon (out of
54 men).
Terry’s father had a traumatic
experience therefore has flashbacks.
His father will never be the same.
Trying to understand someone, brings tolerance.

5. Flow Map
Make a flow map of the sequence of the story. Include details in the boxes.
Exposition, Rising Action (events that move the story forward), Climax, and Resolution

6. Flow Map sample…

7. Complete in your Journals Under the Vocabulary Section
Page 42 Vocab (1-5; 1-5)
Grammar page 43 (1-5)
Page 57 Vocab (1-5)
Grammar page 58 (1-5)
Page 67 Vocab (1-4; 1-6)
Grammar page 68 (1-4)