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Briefly introduce Look Both Ways and its author, Jason Reynolds. Mention its structure as a collection of interconnected short stories and its focus on middle school life.

Present your thesis: What is the central message or theme you will focus on?

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Choose one of these themes in the novel, such as friendship, identity, or resilience.

Provide specific examples (using quotes from the story) from at least two of the stories to illustrate how these themes are developed. For example, examine how characters navigate complex emotions or how relationships evolve over the course of their walks home.

USE 2 QUOTES TO HELP SUPPORT

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Choose one or two key characters and explore their development. How do they change or reveal deeper aspects of themselves throughout their story? What are their motivations, fears, or desires?

USE 1 QUOTE TO HELP SUPPORT

Mention how their experiences reflect broader societal issues or personal struggles, such as bullying, illness, or economic hardship.

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Literary Devices & Structure (4-6 sentences) 

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Literary Devices & Structure (4-6 sentences) 

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Identify and analyze specific literary devices that Reynolds uses, such as symbolism, imagery, humor, or metaphor. How do these enhance the reader's understanding of the characters or themes?

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Consider the unique structure of the novel.

How does the use of short stories contribute to the overall narrative? What is the effect of the stories being interconnected but told from different perspectives?

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Personal Reflection & Conclusion (4-6 sentences) 

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Personal Reflection & Conclusion (4-6 sentences) 

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Conclude by reflecting on the novel’s relevance to today’s world. How does Look Both Ways resonate with your own experiences or observations?

Restate your thesis in light of your analysis, summarizing the key takeaway from the novel.

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Use specific examples and quotations from the text to support your points.

Ensure your writing is clear, concise, and well-organized.

Use MLA format for any citations.

Use at least 2 IMAGES in your Padlet

Use at least 4 QUOTES in your Padlet

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Depth of Analysis: How well do you engage with the themes, characters, and literary devices? Are your examples well-chosen and thoughtfully explained? /20 points

Coherence & Organization: Is your analysis logically structured? Does it flow smoothly from one point to the next? /10 points

Textual Evidence: Do you use specific examples from the text to support your claims? /10 points

Personal Insight: How well do you connect the novel’s themes or characters to larger societal issues or personal experiences? /10 points

TOTAL: 50 POINTS