Unit 6

Open Ended

Read this line from Dream’s Winter:

“Then there’s the flash. Boom! Then it goes black.”

What message is being suggested in this moment?

Write 2-3 sentences explaining how this moment might connect to a universal idea that applies across time.

Open Ended

"Why do we try to imagine the future? How does the way a story is told shape how we see that future?"

Instructions:

• Write a 3-4 sentence response about how storytelling choices (style, tone, word choice) influence how we see the future.

• Pair & Share: Discuss with a partner.

• Be ready to share one insight with the class.

Open Ended

Think of a time when you misunderstood something because you lacked important information. How did that affect your actions?

Open Ended

"Think about a book or movie where a character slowly realizes a hidden truth. How did the structure of the story help build suspense?"

Open Ended

• Write 3-5 sentences responding to the prompt:

• What do you think the world would be like if humans suddenly disappeared? What would remain?

Open Ended

Write 1-2 sentences responding to the prompt:

How does an author’s choice of time structure impact the reader’s experience?