Science Fiction Unit

Monday, March 30, 2009

1. What did Bobby send?

2. Why did he send it?

3. Why would she use it and why not?

BRAINSTORM as many ideas as possible...

1. How many ways does this novel connect with present day life?

2. How many way does it connect with the future?

3. How many ways does it connect with the past?

1. What would have happened if Bobby did NOT listen to Sheila?

2. List specific events that it would have changed.

1. How did the novel end?

2. Did you think this was an appropriate ending? EXPLAIN your answer.

3. How would you have changed the ending? Why would you have made these changes?

"Years don't scare me much anymore."

1. In this novel, what do you think this quote means?

2. In your opinion, when do you think years DO scare people? Be specific.

1. Should Bobby have told his dad about Sheila? Defend you answer.

1. If you could pick one symbol to summarize this novel, what would it be?

2. Why would you choose this symbol?

3. What is the theme of this novel? Why do you think this?

4. How does your symbol represent the theme of the novel?