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In the story Grenade Hideki and Ray are experiencing deaths almost everyday in the war. In the story Hideki just learned that his dad is injured, but not only that apon meeting his dad his dad had told him that is mom and his brother had died. The war had changed Hideki's family because how that is left is his wounded dad and his sister. For Ray the fact that he is getting used to all the deaths. He is kind of scared about that, he is seeing so may deaths whether it be innocent people or the other side.

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In the story Ray is going through a lot of pain, he has just killed someone. He doesn't know what to think, people keep telling him that he had to do it or else the soldier would of killed us. But the soldier had a family, and that is what Ray keeps thinking about. In this part of the story Ray is going through what it is like to kill a person for the first time.

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Pages: 17
Minutes: 30
How I felt reading: I felt good reading today but was a little distracted.
Did I meet my goal: NO

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In the story Ray is finally feeling what war is like. He lost his friend in combat, the thing is he notices that nobody cares. He talks to his sergeant about what he was feeling. She said that everyone is going through what you are but the part about war is you have to move on. You cannot let grief stop you or else it will drive you crazy.

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Pages: 8
Minutes: 10
How I felt reading: I felt good but I didn't read for a long time.
Did I meet my goal: NO

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In the story Hideki is facing an unknown enemy across him. Him and his quadrant are shooting and defending. They are each hiding behind big objects, they are getting ready to throw the grenades when they find out it if there teacher. Even though it was his teacher Hideki is growing confident and changing his family name for the better.

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Pages: 20
Minutes: 30
How I felt reading today: I felt really good reading my book today.
Did I meet my goal: YES

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In this part of the story Ray is creating new relations with his squad mates and becoming friends with each one of them. In the story Ray and his squad found a pig, suddenly everyone was wanting ribs, no body new how to slaughter a pig but Ray. So that made a lot of them like Ray.

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Pages: 13
Minutes: 30
How I felt reading today: Today I felt like the book was very slow right until the end so it was kind of boring.
Did I meet my goal: NO

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Format - " A camera that stretched out like an accordion and stood on a tripod." ( Grenade, Pg. #18)

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Format - " A camera that stretched out like an accordion and stood on a tripod." ( Grenade, Pg. #18)

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.
It is a simile because it is comparing something with the word like.
Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you lean or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.
It is effective because it gives you a better visual of what the camera looks like.

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Format - " A camera that stretched out like an accordion and stood on a tripod." ( Grenade, Pg. #18)

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Format - " A camera that stretched out like an accordion and stood on a tripod." ( Grenade, Pg. #18)

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Denotation: A three-legged stand (as for a camera)
Connotation: A three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other apparatus.

What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Positive
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
We learn that the characters are trying to take a photo and a memory that they can keep.

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Format - " A single flickering lamp cast an eerie, dreamlike glimmer,..." ( Grenade, Pg. #5)

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Format - " A single flickering lamp cast an eerie, dreamlike glimmer,..." ( Grenade, Pg. #5)

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Denotation: So mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine.
Connotation: An uneasy or fearful consciousness that mysterious and malign powers are at work.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Negative
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The word eerie shows the type of setting in the story. Dark/eerie.

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Format - "Hideki's neck burned hot with shame for being scared" ( Grenade, Pg. #4)

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Format - "Hideki's neck burned hot with shame for being scared" ( Grenade, Pg. #4)

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Denotation: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.

Connotation: A painful feeling that's a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Negative
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
This added extra information on what it was like just being there in that situation. It also shows that Hideki needs more time to become a soldier, a real soldier.

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Format - "But Lieutenant Colonel Sano's voice was so commanding" ( Grenade, Pg. #1)

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Format - "But Lieutenant Colonel Sano's voice was so commanding" ( Grenade, Pg. #1)

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Denotation: An official empowered to act for a higher official
Connotation: A deputy or substitute acting for a superior.

What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Neutral
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The word lieutenant shows the rank of Colonel Sano, it was introducing us a new character in the story.

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In the other window I said I cannot relate to being in a military school but I do go to a normal school that help me with topics that I might need for the future. These both are basically the same thing.

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In the story it says that Hideki is in a boat that is swaying back and forth making him sick. I have not been sick on a boat but I have been on one and have driven one.

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Another mirror in the story is that I have a group of friends that will back me up if needed like the squad for Hideki.

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In the story Hideki has been given a gun and 2 grenades. I can relate because I have been given a gun and shot it at a fake target before. So I know how to use a gun.

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In this part of the story Hideki has changed from being a fourth year to graduating the next day. The is because they need soldiers to fight the battle that is coming (Okinawa vs. America).This is one way Hideki has changed.

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In the book Grenade it say that Hideki travels with his quadrant. So he basically doesn't goo anywhere without them in the battle field. I can't relate because I don't travel in a group of people on a bloody battlefield.

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In the book grenade students in school were not learning normal subject like math, science, and history. They are preparing to become a soldier. I cant relate because I have never been in the military or have been at a military school.

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I cannot relate to the book Grenade because the whole story is about Okinawan kids helping to save there territory against the "devil" Americans. They are sent of into the force with a gun, 2 grenades, and a goal ... to kill 10 Americans. After that they can do whatever they want. Die or live.

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In the story it talks about kids from Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa is a small island not to big, but it is close to Japan. I cannot relate because I have never been to Japan or Okinawa. I don't know what it is like there, the scenery, how they communicate, or what they do for fun.

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Pages: 18
Minutes: 30
How I felt reading today: I felt good reading but just trying to get to know what the book is about first
Did I meet my goal: NO

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In the story Emily knows a different language. I cannot fully relate because I don't speak Spanish fully. But in the story she uses it to speak to the children who don't know English.

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In the story Emily does not like her surroundings, she doesn't like her home. I can relate because I have been in places were I am not happy in my surroundings. For example cold weather, extremely hot weather, and just terrible places.

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In the story Emily is forced to move a lot. When she does she is leaving her friends behind. In the story Emily complains about not having friends because she moves so much. Personally I don't have that problem.

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While I am reading my goal is to read more than 20 pages.

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Pages: 21
Minutes: 35
How I felt reading today: The section I was reading was kind of boring.
Did I meet my goal: YES

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Format: " Delphy smiles, her eyes bright, "At Calusa, we had to earn desserts by exercising."

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Format: " Delphy smiles, her eyes bright, "At Calusa, we had to earn desserts by exercising."

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Denotation: Bodily exertion for the sake of developing and maintaining physical fitness.
Connotation: The act of putting into use, action, or practice.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative?
Positive
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
It showed that in Delphy's camp they were always exercising, this shows that she was at a very athletic camp.

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Format - " You go, I'll pack up whatever supplies I can scrounge, and when you get back here- Zoom were gone!". (WILDFIRE, Pg# 139)

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Format - " You go, I'll pack up whatever supplies I can scrounge, and when you get back here- Zoom were gone!". (WILDFIRE, Pg# 139)

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.
This is an onomatopoeia because it used the word zoom.
Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you lean or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.
It shows you how fast they are going to pack supplies and leave camp. This help you understand that they are very close to home and they want to get home quick.

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In the story WILDFIRE there is a section that was about Sam and Delphy finding a summer camp that was different then there own. I can relate because I have been to multiple summer camps and I wasn't used to all of them.

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In the story WILDFIRE Sam and Delphy slept in a deer stand so they would have to rest in the car which was uncomfortable. I can relate because I have been in a deer stand to and I've went hunting in it to.

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Pages: 9
Minutes: 20
How I felt reading: I felt good reading, I was really interested in what was happening in the story.
Did I meet my goal: It is hard to tell because its Friday and there is less amount of time to read.

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Pages: 30
Minutes: 14
How I felt reading: I felt very interested.
Did I meet my goal: Yes!

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Minutes: 30
Pages: 12
How I felt reading: I felt good reading but I felt a little distracted.
Did I meet my goal: No because I felt distracted most of the time and 2 chapters were kind of boring.

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In the book Sam admits to Delphy of being a scout. I can relate because i'm a scout too. I learned most of the things he is using to get out of the Wildfire.

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Goal 1 - Stay focused for about 20 - 25 minutes

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Goal 1 - Stay focused for about 20 - 25 minutes

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My goal is to have no distractions at all and read for about 25 minutes straight and to be focused the whole time.

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Format: " ‘Mortars,’ his father went on, ‘I hated mortars." (Stop the Sun, Pg.#6)

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Format: " ‘Mortars,’ his father went on, ‘I hated mortars." (Stop the Sun, Pg.#6)

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Denotation: Portable, short-barreled, muzzle-loading artillery piece that fires explosive projectiles at low velocities, short ranges, and high, arcing trajectories.
Connotation: Larger artillery pieces, which fire at high velocities, long ranges, and low, direct trajectories.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Negative
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The author used that word to give the reader information about what kind of weapons were in the war. It help the reader learn that this was a terrible experience for his dad. Having mortars, tanks, and bullets shot at him.

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This scene is unfamiliar to me because in the story the father is suffering of thought of the Vietnam war which he was in. I don't know what that feels like but my grandpa knows what it is like in a war. I can tell this is effecting the dad a lot because he is constantly spacing out and thinking about what happened.

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- Reveal characters' personality traits, feelings, thoughts and/or motives
- Move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action
- Reveal important details or secrets.
What can the reader infer?

In the dialogue Hena and her friends are talking about how destructive and annoying her new little brother is. The reader is starting to understand that Hena isn't enjoying her brother as much as she thought she would. This is important to the plot because it shows the problem/conflict in the story is Rakeem. We can infer that Hena doesn't like her brother because he is destroying her life.

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- Reveal characters' personality traits, feelings, thoughts and/or motives
- Move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action
- Reveal important details or secrets.
What can the reader infer?
In this section it shows the reader that the characters are laughing. The reader learn and understands that they are bonding, at first Sam didn't like the idea of her company but he grew to enjoy it. This is important to the plot because not only are they friends, they've become family.

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Include the image of the dialogue above. Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue. What does the reader learn or start to understand? Why is it important to the plot? Does it:
- Reveal characters' personality traits, feelings, thoughts and/or motives
- Move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action
- Reveal important details or secrets.
What can the reader infer?

The author’s purpose for this conversation between Sam and Delphy is to show the reader the characters getting to know each other, it’s telling the reader what happened to Delphy that led her all the way out here. This helps the reader understand what happened to her. It turns out that she was at camp across the lake from Sam before the fire burned the forest down.

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Format - " Vroom, What a beautiful sound!" (WILDFIRE, Pg.#71

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Format - " Vroom, What a beautiful sound!" (WILDFIRE, Pg.#71

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.
This piece of figurative language is an onomatopoeia, I know this because it used the word Vroom in the sentence.
Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you lean or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.
The author included this piece of information to help the reader understand that putting the piece back into their car made it start and they can drive away now

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Format - " The Jeep slows to a stop, dead as a doornail" (WILDFIRE, Pg.#45)

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Format - " The Jeep slows to a stop, dead as a doornail" (WILDFIRE, Pg.#45)

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.
It is a simile because it describing something using the word "as".
Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you lean or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.
This is effective because without saying it - it is saying the the car battery died. It helps you understand that without the car they will have to walk and with the fire coming their way fast that's a problem.

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Format - " A wall of fire that wants to kill me." (WILDFIRE, Pg. #5)

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Format - " A wall of fire that wants to kill me." (WILDFIRE, Pg. #5)

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.
It is a hyperbole because it is being exaggerated. I think it also might be a personification to because fire doesn't have the mind set to want to kill.
Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.
This wording is effective because it shows you that the fire is very deadly and he is trying to get out of the situation. It helps me understand that the character is stuck in a dangerous/deadly environment and she is trying to go back  and ride the bus to get out.

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Format - "The wildfire is back with a vengeance, driving the hot sparky wind, and there's no time to make a plan." ( WILDFIRE, Pg. #33)

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Format - "The wildfire is back with a vengeance, driving the hot sparky wind, and there's no time to make a plan." ( WILDFIRE, Pg. #33)

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Denotation: Retribution
Connotation:Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Negative
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The author used this word to describe the fiery storm coming closer and closer to her. We learned that if she doesn't get out of the forest she is going to die.

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Format - " I turn the photo over and there, in neat handwriting, are the words U.S. Army, 40th INFANTRY, Korea 1952." (WILDFIRE, Pg. #33)

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Format - " I turn the photo over and there, in neat handwriting, are the words U.S. Army, 40th INFANTRY, Korea 1952." (WILDFIRE, Pg. #33)

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Denotation: Soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot.
Connotation: Soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Neutral/Negative
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The author used this word to give a good picture in your mind of what the war looked like in 1952. It connects to the character because his dad used to be in the military and he it standing on the grounds of what used to be the fields.

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Format - " Be on the lookout for a BROOK or a stream." ( WILDFIRE, Pg. #12)

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Format - " Be on the lookout for a BROOK or a stream." ( WILDFIRE, Pg. #12)

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Denotation: A small stream.
Connotation: A small stream or for a verb it means " Put up with"
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Neutral
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The author used this word to better describe what he is trying to look for in the story. We learned that the character is struggling and trying to get out of the forest as quick as possible. He is trying to get away from the fire.

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Format - " I look back at Brooke, who is standing in the same place, like a stone." ( Half-A-Moon, Pg. #5)

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Format - " I look back at Brooke, who is standing in the same place, like a stone." ( Half-A-Moon, Pg. #5)

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.
This is simile because it is comparing and using the word like.
Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you lean or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.
This is effective because it shows how still Brooke is, it also shows the fact that she might either be nervous or afraid. This shows the reader that their relationship with each other is very awkward. The conflict is that the book has been talking about her dad leaving when she was 7 and then his daughter (her half sister) shows up to her camp.

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This scene is familiar and also unfamiliar to me. Sam is lost in the forest. I have gotten lost in the forest a few times but what is unfamiliar is that I have never been lost in the forest as long as he has. I can tell that the forest is effecting him because he is hungry, thirsty, tired, and confused.

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Format - " At the place where the road turns off to go to the cemetery and the CHAUTAUQUA GROUNDS, there was a red barn with a huge circus poster on it, showing the entire inside of the Sells-Floto Circus tent and everything that was going on in the three rings." ( Love, pg. #1)

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Format - " At the place where the road turns off to go to the cemetery and the CHAUTAUQUA GROUNDS, there was a red barn with a huge circus poster on it, showing the entire inside of the Sells-Floto Circus tent and everything that was going on in the three rings." ( Love, pg. #1)

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Denotation: A place where lectures, classes, and concerts are held, especially in the summer.

Connotation: ???
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative? Mutual
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The author used this to describe the setting to the author. It just added extra details. We learned that the students must really like the teacher because they wouldn't just bike all the way out to a farm for nothing. The plot of this scene was the student were checking in on their sick teacher.

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Format - " Somebody else left some purple ASTERS, which she put in her drinking glass."(Love, pg. #1)

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Format - " Somebody else left some purple ASTERS, which she put in her drinking glass."(Love, pg. #1)

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Denotation:  A daisy like flower.
Connotation: Love, Wisdom, and Faith.
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative?
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.
The author used this word to describe how beautiful the flowers were in the story. We learned that the student take a liking to their teacher very much, the setting is the school, and the plot is just the student trying to make the teacher happy.

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The scene is unfamiliar to me because I have never been in danger from fire like the main character Sam did. I have never been caught in a wildfire. I learned through his experience that it can be very dangerous and deadly.

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Minutes: 13
Pages: 30
How I felt reading: Even though it is the first part of the book the first couple of pages hooked me and I am excited to see what happens next.
Did I meet my goal: I cant tell because I only spent a little time reading.

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The scene is unfamiliar to me because there family is adopting a boy. My family has adopted a dog but that is entirely different. I learn from the characters point of view it can be challenging at times but you'll get used to it.

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I can relate to the main character entirely but just imagine that Hakeem was a dog. I can connect with this because about a year ago I got a dog, when we first got him he was very adorable but he started peeing everywhere in the house. His constant need to go outside every 10 minutes was annoying. But just like Aleena I got used to it.

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- Move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action
- Reveal important details or secrets.
What can the reader infer?

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What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive or Negative?
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? what did we learn about the characters, setting, plot, etc.

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Format - "Sentence from the story" ( Book Title, pg. #)

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What type of figurative language is the  author using? Explain how you know this.

Why is it effective? Why did the author include the piece of figurative language? What does it help you lean or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc.