STAAR-Lace Around The Sky (Fiction Analysis)

loneliness in her mountain home

desire to spend time outside

appreciation of the nighttime

questions about the night sky

To show that Catalina needs to use the telescope to see the sky clearly

To emphasize that Catalina knows the best time to study the stars

To emphasize that Catalina pays careful attention to the details of the stars

To show that Catalina does not understand what she sees in the night sky

It allows Catalina to express her feelings about scientific discovery.

It leads Catalina to identify a problem that she will resolve.

It hints that Catalina’s actions will cause the main conflict.

It suggests that Catalina is unfamiliar with the observatory.

While visitors were there, Papa would not allow her to help. (P2)

No one believed she would be a scientist one day. (P7)

Catalina balanced on the balls of her feet. (P16)

Catalina's eyes lifted to the clock drive lit by a blinking yellow light. (P18)

Dreams can be achieved with the support of others.

Only adults have the knowledge and skills to make a difference.

Following rules and regulations is more important than taking risks.

We all can make a meaningful impact regardless of age and background