Today we introduced and discussed the literary term: motif. Thanks to Sean for his definition: an object repeated throughout the story to represent theme!
Finish reading the story. Place a post-it note on key images (the window, the clock, the cloth over the crib, the sun struggling to peek through the clouds) that represent a motif of distance/separation/loneliness/fear.
Bring pencil crayons or markers for Monday as we will be creating an illustrated found poem to reveal the remarkable imagery in this story.
There are questions at the end of the story. Read them to help you be prepared to discuss the story during class.
If you finish your USSR book this weekend, ask me for a response form.
