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"Drowned City": Part 2 (Pages 21-41)

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Question 1

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Where did you witness imagery used in the pages? What is the overall mood of that imagery? Give several examples to show that overall mood.

Question 2

2.

The author is very straightforward and graphic concerning the deaths of some people. What is his tone (attitude) towards their deaths? Please be sure to cite pages for your evidence/examples.

Question 3

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What words and images were used that have negative connotations? In what context were they used? Did they make an impact on the audience (you as a reader or your group)? Please be sure to cite pages for your evidence/examples.

Question 4

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What does the author/illustrator imply about those in charge? Give examples from the text to support your opinion.

Question 5

5.

Show a representation of something that happens in these pages read. Give an explanation in # on what you meant with your representation and why you chose to have it that way. See whiteboard below.

Question 6

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Explain your choices from question 5.

Question 7

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What were some items that happened in this reading that surprised, shocked, or validated your thinking? Explain with textual evidence.

Question 8

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Choose a sentence that you think captures the spirit of this reading. Explain why you chose it.

Question 9

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Watch the above video and then respond to the following question:

How did the author/illustrator of "Drowned City" and the video producer of the "Hurricane Katrina Slideshow" express the true story of Hurricane Katrina and its people. Compare and contrast in terms of how both develops a sense of empathy with you as their audience. Give examples to support your opinion. (Two paragraphs minimum)