1. Monster
Bellwork questions

2. Wednesday, January 9th
“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.

3. Thursday, January 10th   
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. Thursday, January 10th  
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. Tuesday, January 8th
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?