BREAKING POINT (Alex Flinn) Pre-Reading Activities

Look at the cover of this novel. Describe everything you see. If you're not sure what something is, take a guess based on the setting. Next, what do YOU think happened? Explain WHY you think that.

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Many times colors for a book, advertisement, o movie poster are chosen very carefully. They set the tone and mood for the rest of the story. Look at the colors that appear on this book cover. What colors stand out to you the most? What mood or vibe do these colors give off? Hint: Think about what certain colors symbolize. For example, the color white often symbolizes purity, innocence, and goodness.

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Read the ACKNOWLEDGMENTS section that appears at the beginning of the novel. Name 3 people who the author acknowledges AND what the person did.

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Read the VERY first page that appears as soon as you open the cover. It starts with "The mailboxes were..." This is an excerpt that appears in the novel. After reading this page, write down who you think St. John, Meat, and Charlie are. What kind of people do they seem to be? Think of a few adjectives/descriptive words to describe them. Are they people you'd be friends with? Why or Why not?

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Read the PROLOGUE. Remember, a prologue appears before the actual novel begins. In 3-4 sentences, tell me anything you can about the speaker of the lines. This speaker is the main character of this story. Look CLOSELY! What happened to them? How old might they be? What is their attitude/personality like? What overall impressions do you get of this person? Next, take a guess who Charlie Good might be to this person. Does the speaker seem to like him or dislike him? How can you tell?

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Read the author biography on the BACK inside cover. Record 3 facts you learned about Alex Flinn.

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Read EVERYTHING on the BACK COVER. This is something a good reader does if he/she is looking for a great book to read. Record your thoughts about what appears on the back cover. What is running through your mind about what you read? Thoughts you have? Things that stand out and wonder about? Words you don't know? 3-4 sentences minimum

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