Coraline: Chapter 12

1. Read the chapter as the audio is played.

2. Spend time anwering the questions together

3. Each round, the chromebook is passed to the person to the left

4. The tops 3 teams = candy
   

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​Coraline: Chapter 12

Page #2

Q1: Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 2 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

Q2: What is the author's primary purpose for including the detail that Coraline keeps the black key around her neck on page 2?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 2 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

• Coraline reunites with her parents, reflects on her adventure, and keeps symbols of her journey close.

• Coraline explores her house and discovers new, magical items in every room.

• Coraline is disciplined by her mother for falling asleep in an unusual place and having a dirty knee.

• Coraline dreams of a grand party with her parents and the cat, where they eat many different foods.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.5: What is the author's primary purpose for including the detail that Coraline keeps the black key around her neck on page 2?

• To highlight that Coraline has now forgotten about her dangerous journey and is moving on with her life.

• To suggest that Coraline feels a strong connection to her journey and that its effects might not be completely finished.

• To illustrate that Coraline is superstitious and believes the key will protect her from future harm.

• To show that Coraline is still very young and relies on comfort objects from her adventures.

Page #3

Q3: Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 3 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

Q4: Based on the context clues, what does the word "deftly" most likely mean?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 3 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

• Coraline argues with her parents about what she can eat for dinner and goes to her room upset.

• Coraline wakes up in the middle of the night and realizes she forgot to lock her front door.

• Coraline has a long dream about a picnic and playing in a meadow with three ghost children.

• Coraline dreams she is at a fancy dinner party with her family and talks about her adventures.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.4: Read this sentence from page 3: "She was eating slices of bread and jam, deftly cutting the bread from a large golden-brown loaf with a huge knife, then spooning on the purple jam with a wooden spoon." Based on the context clues, what does the word "deftly" most likely mean?

• It means the girl is cutting the bread with a very large and heavy knife.

• It means the girl is cutting the bread slowly and with difficulty.

• It means the girl is cutting the bread noisily and carelessly.

• It means the girl is cutting the bread skillfully and easily.

Page #4

Q5: Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 4 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

Q6: Based on the interactions and advice given to Coraline on page 4, which character trait is emphasized as important for her?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 4 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

• Coraline and the children finish their picnic and then play games without talking to each other.

• Coraline meets three children in her dream who warn her about a problem that is not yet over.

• Coraline has a picnic with her real parents and learns they are moving to a new house soon.

• Coraline wakes up from her dream and finds a mysterious message hidden under her pillow.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.3: Based on the interactions and advice given to Coraline on page 4, which character trait is emphasized as important for her?

• She is depicted as a selfish person who only cares about her own safety and happiness.

• She is portrayed as very trusting and believes everything she is told by others.

• She is shown to be easily scared and quick to give up when things get difficult.

• She is described as brave and wise, qualities that will help her face future challenges.

Page #5

Q7: Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 5 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

Q8: How does the author mainly show Coraline's point of view when she realizes the danger is not over on page 5?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the events described on page 5 of Chapter 12 of Coraline?

• Coraline dreams of a final picnic with the ghost children and then wakes up feeling completely safe and relieved.

• Coraline talks to her parents about her dream and realizes that the danger is finally over for good.

• Coraline wakes from her dream and discovers that the other mother's hand is loose and trying to escape with the black key.

• Coraline is still in her dream, trying to solve a puzzle with the ghost children before she can wake up.

Multiple Choice

RL 7.5: How does the author mainly show Coraline's point of view when she realizes the danger is not over on page 5?

• By describing her internal thoughts and her actions as she investigates the sounds and sees the hand.

• By using her dialogue with her parents as they discuss the strange noise outside.

• By showing the ghost children's worried faces as they warn her about what is to come.

• By having the cat explain exactly what Coraline is thinking and feeling.

Which of the following events from Chapter 12 best exemplifies Coraline's 'Return With Elixir' stage of the hero's journey?

Return with the Elixir: The hero returns to the Ordinary World, bringing back a "boon" or "elixir" (knowledge, peace, freedom, wisdom) that benefits their community or world, transformed by their journey.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following events from Chapter 12 best exemplifies Coraline's 'Return With Elixir' stage of the hero's journey?

Return with the Elixir: The hero returns to the Ordinary World, bringing back a "boon" or "elixir" (knowledge, peace, freedom, wisdom) that benefits their community or world, transformed by their journey.

• Coraline brings the key, marbles, stone, and snow globe back to her real bedroom.

• Coraline hugs her real mother and eats her father's homemade pizza.

• Coraline dreams of a picnic with the ghost children, who warn her about the other mother.

• The other mother's disembodied hand escapes and tries to steal the black key.