The book Terrier, by Tamora Pierce is a very knowledgeable book that is understandable to any high school student who needs to learn the main literary terms. This book is very educational and the students can learn from the book. Terrier is a unique book with understanding of what the main character is going through. The main character whose name is Rebekah Cooper but everyone normally calls her Beka or Cooper, is very smart. Students, or any teenager in general can understand the background of this novel by being able to connect the theme or themes to themselves. They can also examine the authors word choice to help establish the setting of the novel and the development of the characters throughout their journeys. This book shows many …show more content…
This is a big reason why Terrier could be allowed in high schools for reading and learning purposes. Also another reason that Terrier should be brought to schools is that it shows Beka adapting to her hometown. She is strengthening her abilities and learning more and more about obedience throughout her community. This is a good life lesson to students and they can learn a lot off of this book. This book is a good read for high school students and they can learn many things off of it.
Beka has to abide by the rules that she has for her specific job. There are specific rules for each job that a character picks. Beka chose becoming a Dog. Becoming a Dog is a big job that can weigh on your shoulders. There are
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These elements were discussed in the last paragraph. The elements were foreshadowing, suspense, imagery, and symbolism. These elements are great learning capacities for the ages of these teenagers who would read this novel for class discussion and assignments. This novel is an easy to read book for the teenage level. Many teenagers would be willing to read the book once they knew what it is about and what they can learn off of it. The strength of the characters in the novel help greatly with the interest of its readers. By having a strong understanding of this novel, the ones who read it will want to read more. In this case that is very helpful for the teacher. The novel, Terrier shows a few themes that the readers can connect to. This is good because they will want to try and follow the theme involved in the novel. This is a great book that can be read by both genders. Males and females will enjoy this novel. Even though the main character is a girl and that is who the author centers it does not mean guys will not enjoy it. Many males will like the complexity of the novel. They will enjoy the mystery of Terrier. By having a book with a theme that is understood by both male and female genders throughout this world, is something good to be taught throughout
One way that adolescence and childhood are expressed in this novel is by showing both innocence and the darker aspects of human nature. Knowles showed the carefree lifestyle that the boys had during the summer session, using the setting of the summer like skipping class to go to the beach and playing blitzball. This shows a sense of innocence and freedom. The boy’s mindset shows their
The connections with the readers are unexplainable and gives lots of joy to go with it. The comedy may seem to make it a book for the youth, but is found that is not the case. As stated, the theme is not the best thing in the world, but should not be a deal breaker for someone in need of a good read. The plot, can be confusing at times but all adds up in the end, giving satisfaction and the,”Ohhhhhhhhhhh I get it now.” The book states the story of a young middle school kid and his story in first person giving the full experience. Overall, Mr. Patterson has given everyone a run for their money, with much more to
A young adult novel’s audience often desires relatable characters and a meaningful plot that helps them to find resolutions to their own uncertainties concerning life. Many authors employ the literary technique realism to satiate these cravings. Today, there are some popular novels that attempt to imitate this, such as the coveted The Fault in Our Stars or Divergent. These selections, while widespread in the hands of young adult readers today, will not stand the test of time in the way that The Outsiders has, written by S. E. Hinton in 1967, has. This novel, both produced by and intended for teenagers, instead is a better candidate of realistic young adult fiction. Other selections, from Hinton’s era and from today, do not radiate the same
The moral message apparent in this coming-of-age novel questions each of the teenage boys, who in various ways show us what it's like to grow up in rural Australia if you are smart or poor or of a different race. This moral message makes me question the past of the Australia I have came to
As you can see, Hikaru Okuizumi uses literary elements to develop his themes. Flashbacks, foreshadowing, false assumptions, and complications are the elements I found most apparent in this book. They aren't the only elements though, he does have more, like imagery and personification through the symbols of the book. Though this book leaves us with many questions, it was a good read and I found it very interesting. Hikaru Okuizumi is a profound author, and this novel proves
More often than not, teenagers are claimed to be one of the most misunderstood groups of people on our planet. The moment one turns 13 years old, they are thrown into a new world full of newcome responsibility. These youth are treated like children, but are expected to respond to new information like adults. Perhaps as a way to relay this feeling to young adult readers across the globe, countless authors have written books featuring characters who are misunderstood by those around them time and time again. In The Impossible Knife of Memory, by Laurie Halse Anderson and The Rock and the River, by Kekla Magoon, there are a multitude of these characters, two of which whom teen readers from the United States and beyond have been able to relate to unlike any other.
The book focuses on the importance of the teen’s struggles because of how they had their own struggles prior, even during the conference. And as the story moves, it focuses on searching for one's identity through hardship with courage and
Students often find themselves lost and intimidated by their professor’s experience when analysing literature. In “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” by Thomas C. Foster, Foster attempts give students the tools they need in order to begin learning how to read literature. Each chapter covers a unique concept students can begin look for in their reading. The book details what certain events or settings could mean and how they may relate to similar events in other literature.
The learning activity chosen is for year 3 students, having the children chose a book they have read and enjoyed and get them to write up a book report detailing the Main characters, what happens at the start of the book, middle of the book and at the end along with the child’s personal connection with the book, what they think may happen to the characters after the story has finished and if they like the book or not and if they would recommend it to others. They will need to use the form provided to describe the main characters in the books and give an overview of what happens in the start, middle and end of the book. The children will also be required to explore the personal connection they have with the book and what they thought of the
After getting tormented continuously, it suddenly stops but Marshall - her best friend becomes the new target. The police gets involved after Avalon confesses to her parents about her suffering. Marshall decides to end his life surprisingly, which changes the whole story.The bullies are unknown but Avalon suspects it is Alice the popular girl, but in the end the person who is the bully is unforeseen. This captivating book has an unexpected ending due to the dramatic plot twist - death and not having the stereotypical bully. “When I was on that roller coaster....” suggests that the events taken place were very eyeopening and abrupt. Every parent and teenager should be compelled to read this text because of the thought-provoking plot structure.
One way that Kelleher creates the impression that teenagers can cope with danger in life-threatening events are through the employment of child and adult protagonists. Teenagers are engrossed to the novel through this suspenseful plot, which places Ben in
The boys are so used to a life of being controlled that whenever they experience these novels for a first time, it fascinates their minds. Luo’s obsession of the readings and due to his love for The Little Seamstress, he is determined and motivated to help teach her how to read. When reading this book, Sijie shows us an example of the power of literature, relationships, and dedication for a better life. Sijie also offers us a brief view into a part of the world and lifestyle in which we will never be able to understand first hand. The message he expresses throughout the novel is that we are should be appreciative of where we come from and the freedom we have.
Atwood shows how the narrator uses literature as a tool to discover her place in the world. The main character, Nell suffers the crisis of becoming an adult; determining her own values, searching for a stable emotional state and dealing with the idea of being alone. These are all journeys that are familiar to a broad audience, creating an empathetic attachment between the character and the reader. Every adolescent has a way of coping with the tremendous transition their inner worlds go through, and Nell uses literature as an ingredient to taste life. Her uncertainty surfaces early on and is neatly captured.
Adolescence can be considered the most difficult time of a person’s life. Filtered with myriad difficulties ranging from physical struggles to emotional issues, adolescence is definitely a vexing and trying period of time for most people. The story, “Through the Tunnel” documents the experiences of a young boy named Jerry who grapples with his own adolescent challenges during a vacation in a foreign country. There are many different facets of the brief story that contribute to the theme of the hardships of adolescence. The author, Doris Lessing, uses similes and symbolism to portray the theme that puberty and adolescence is a difficult transition for most kids.
My main focus of this review is to state what I found most important in the book in which I believe other teenagers need to know before they go into the real world for example, how to be successful, what you need to know, and that time is money.