26. Chapter 26

Today we are going to read Chapter 26 of “A Monster Calls”.

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This is what we’ve read in Chapter 26…

-1- What is Conor’s mum really telling him?

-2- Do you think that Conor finally got the message?

Remember to back up your answer with evidence…

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Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you:

-1- Why has Conor’s mother waited so long before she finally tells him that she is dying?

-2- Why is Conor asking Grandma to take him back to his mother’s house?

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Conor has felt a range of emotions throughout these two chapters. Choose five moments and create a timeline from the start of ‘The Note’ to the end of ‘100 Years’. (See the example below.)

For each moment, complete the following:

• What happened?
• What emotion Conor is feeling?
• Give s quote that shows this emotion.
• Record the Page number.

EXAMPLE:

EMOTIONS

(Here are some examples of emotions…)

SOLUTION

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Remember, this is how we can record our focus for reading:

Divide a new page in your book into quadrants, add the titles (as shown below) and record your ideas about Chapter 26:

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The tasks in this section come from: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness – ppt download (slideplayer.com)

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And now for a few more questions…

You need to use a new page in your book.

Write the headings as shown below.

(After this task you will also look at vocabulary.)

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ANSWERS TO FOLLOW SOON

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What do the words below mean? (Use a dictionary if you get stuck…)

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To test your knowledge, complete the crossword…

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OR:

Comprehension Questions (arkpriory.org)

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