1. Bloom’s Taxonomy Outline
1. After reading the first paragraph, predict what you believe this personal narrative will be discussing.
Because the title is “Sweet,” I think this narrative will be about . . .
2. Infer why the author repeats the name “Gina Lucci.”
3. Describe the mood of the passage by answering the following two questions:
After finishing “Sweet,” the best way to explain the mood is _______________.
I selected this adjective because in the narrative . . .
“Sweet” by John Triska
Bloom’s Taxonomy Outline
NAME ___________
4. Where in the story does the author, John Triska, employ foreshadowing? (Cite specific text inside quotation marks.)
5. The probable audience for this personal narrative is a … A. teacher. B. friend. C. timid boy. D. popular girl.
Explain why your answer is correct: I believe my answer is correct because …
6. The author’s purpose for writing this story most likely was …
A. to persuade people to spell correctly B. to entertain readers through a common error C. to argue against dating in sixth grade D. to inform us that he was soon to be confirmed.
7. Critical Stance: Defend the title or offer an alternative. Explain your response.