1. Jeannette Walls Contemporary Memoir
The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls Contemporary Memoir

2. Author Background Clips
The Glass Castle – Overview with Jeannette Walls
What is Jeannette Walls Reading?

3. While You Read… Weekly page counts – deadlines along the way
Notice and Note Signposts – You Choose Three
Small group and whole class discussions – Book Group Style
Generating your own questions, while reading – included in our discussions

4. While You Read…Page Counts & Due Dates
Plan your notes ahead of time!
Example: every 10 pgs = notes; every 15 pgs…
1/9 - 1/16 = pages read (Signpost Notes For this Section Done & 3-5 Discussion Questions Written)
1/16 – 1/23 = pages read (Signpost Notes For this Section Done & 3-5 NEW Discussion Questions Written)
1/23 – 1/30 = pages read (Signpost Notes For this Section Done & 3-5 NEW Discussion Questions Written)
1/30 – 2/2 = pages read (Signpost Notes For this Section Done & 3-5 NEW Discussion Questions Written)

5. Notice and Note – Page Setup ** Use looseleaf pages for this.
Date
Specific Page Number
Direct Quote
Signpost #1: _________________________
Explain how the direct quote is an example of this signpost.
Looseleaf 2+
Date
Specific Page Number
Direct Quote
Signpost #2: _________________________
Explain how the direct quote is an example of this signpost.
Looseleaf 3+
Date
Specific Page Number
Direct Quote
Signpost #3: _________________________
Explain how the direct quote is an example of this signpost.

6. While You Read…Developing Questions
Refer to your Signpost Notes pages & use them to create questions for weekly group discussions.
Questions should be deeper, critical thinking ones, that generate discussions, debates and analysis.
Example: Discuss the metaphor of a glass castle, and what it signifies to each family member. How does this metaphor evolve (if at all) throughout the memoir?

7. While You Read…Developing Questions
How should I know what types of questions to ask?
Class List of General Possibilities Here: