The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
In this lesson, you will:
Consider how internal character traits impact the choices a character makes
Understand that some traits matter more than others because they affect the rest of the story
Tip for Success: As you read and listen to the story, think about what Junior has been through and how he has dealt with those situations.
Chapter 24 - Valentine Heart (12 minutes)
WARNING: This chapter involves the death of a loved one.
Click on the title of the chapter above to read and listen to the chapter. You can adjust the speed of the audio at the top of the page. Then, answer the questions below.
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Question 1
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In the last three chapters, Junior has dealt with the loss of two loved ones to the effects of alcohol. Which internal trait do you think is helping him cope with these losses? Why do you think that trait is helpful to him?
Sentence Starters:
One reason Junior is able to deal with the loss of his grandma and Eugene is because he is a ___________ person. I think that being ___________ helps with losing people you love because...
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Question 2
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"I kept making list after list of the things that made me feel joy. And I kept drawing cartoons of the things that made me angry. I keep writing and rewriting, drawing and redrawing, and rethinking and revising and reediting. It became my grieving ceremony."
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Use the space below to make one or more of your own lists of the things that bring you joy. Title each list "My favorite ____________" and fill the blank with a category. You can use the same categories as Junior or come up with your own.