1. Monster
Bellwork questions

2. Friday, April 28th
No Bellwork- please pick up a question sheet on the back table.
Begin answering questions about topics monster will include.

3. Monday, May 1st
Monster is written like a film, with camera and set directions. Those directions are extremely important in understanding the story.
1. What does “cut to” mean?
2. What does “close up” mean?
3. What does “Fade Out” mean?

4. Tuesday, May 2nd
Most of Monster takes place in a court room. The courtroom roles in the setting are integral to the plot, so make sure you understand them!
1. What is a prosecutor’s job?
2. What is a stenographer’s job?
3. What do you think is the most important thing a witness must do?
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete a TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

5. Tone and mood
Tone is the author’s attitude about the subject
Mood is the feeling you get when reading

6. Wednesday, May 3rd
1. “Innocent until proven guilty.” It is a phrase we have all heard. What opinion does the book Monster present on that policy? How?
2. What do you think about “innocent until proven guilty”?

7. Thursday, May 4th
“Most people in our communities are decent, hardworking citizens who pursue their own interests legally and without infringing on the rights of others. But there are also monsters in our communities—people who are willing to steal and to kill, people who disregard the rights of others” (21).
1. Context Clues: Reread the first sentence. What do you think the word infringing might mean? Use the clues in the sentence to help you.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete a TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

8. Friday, May 5th
1. What are we not seeing or hearing in the book so far that you wish the author would include?
2. Why do you think the author would be withholding those details?
Turn in your Two column journal for the week.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

9. Library Day! Bring all books.
Monday, May 8th
Pretend you are a reporter. What questions Would you ask Steve? Include details about the trial and make the questions focused on the trial Dude, it’s reading time! Complete a TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

10. Tuesday, may 9th
1. The book is written in the style of a screenplay, but we also have excerpts from Steve's journal. What purpose do the journal entries have?
2. How would the book be different if the people involved in the trial had access to Steve's journals entries?
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete a TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

11. Wednesday, may 10th
In the opening credits to his movie, Steve writes that this is “the incredible story of how one guy’s life was turned around by a few events.”
1. What lead to Steve’s loss of control over his life’s direction?
2. What could he have done differently to avoid the situation he finds himself in?

12. Thursday, may 11th
Should Steve take the stand and testify? Why or why not?
What points could Steve make in his defense?
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete a TCJ while you read.
Remember: Use quotation marks and the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

13. Friday, may 12th Career day! Get ready to hear an awesome speaker!
No bellwork: just turn in your two column journal for the week!

14. Library books are due back today!
Monday, May 15th
Add to your bellwork paper from last week!
1. Make a list of the people in your life that you love and love you.
2. Make a list of people you admire.
Library books are due back today!

15. Tuesday, May 16th
1. In the July 14th entry, what does Mrs. O'Brien have Steve list?
2. What does Steve write on his list?
3. Why do you think she has him do this?

16. Wednesday, May 17th
1. Why is the novel titled Monster? What does the monster symbolize? Respond in three or more well- developed sentences.

17. Bellwork Due Today! Thursday, May 18th
1. Inference: Why does O’Brien turn away at the end of the novel (276, 281)?
Bellwork Due Today!