1. The Trip
Laila Lalami

2. Are risks sometimes necessary?

3. Literary Elements Setting- the time and place in which a story occurs
Mood – the atmosphere of a story

4. Vocabulary Pondered – thought over
Destinies –fate; what becomes of people in the end
Exudes – seems to radiate
Putrid – four, decaying, or rotten
Prospects – things expected or looked forward to

5. Visualization As you read, stop and “see” the story in your head
Ask yourself questions
Make observations

6. Assignment
As you read, make a list of 5 literary elements (one should be mood) that the author uses to create a certain atmosphere in the story. Define each (see the back of your book) and give an example from the story. This list is due on block.