Category Archives: Literature – A Monster Calls

Today we are going to read Chapter 32 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “The Truth.” Read Chapter 32. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 32… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: What is the significance of the following quote: “If you speak the truth, youContinue reading “32. Chapter 32”

Today we are going to read Chapter 31 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Something in Common.” Read Chapter 31. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 31.. Chapter 31: To be added… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: -1- Why is Conor’s Grandma hurrying Conor? -2-Continue reading “31. Chapter 31”

Today we are going to read Chapter 30 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Life after Death.” Read Chapter 30. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 30… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: What do you think is more important: words, thoughts, or actions… 4. CreateContinue reading “30. Chapter 30”

Today we are going to continue examining Chapter 29 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “The Rest of the Fourth Tale.” In the previous lesson we read Chapter 29. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 29: Conor had a conversation with the monster… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the personContinue reading “29. Chapter 29 – continued”

Today we are going to read Chapters 28 & 29 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “The Fourth Tale.” Read Chapter 28. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 28… (to be added) 3. Complete the “think sheet”: 4. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: What is theContinue reading “28. Chapters 28 & 29”

Today we are going to read Chapter 27 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “What’s the Use of You?” Read Chapter 27. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 27… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: What do you think is the monster’s true purpose for visitingContinue reading “27. Chapter 27”

Today we are going to read Chapter 26 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “100 Years.” Read Chapter 26. 2. 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… 3. ConsiderContinue reading “26. Chapter 26”

Today we are going to read Chapter 25 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “A Note.” Read Chapter 25. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 25… ALSO: What do you make of this quote: “The rest of the world that wasn’t waiting…” Waiting for what? 3. Consider the following and share your ideas withContinue reading “25. Chapter 25”

Today we are going to read Chapter 24 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. Before we read Chapter 24, watch the video clip as a reminder of what happened in the previous chapter… A Monster Calls Third Story. (1:55 minutes long) 2. “Punishment.” Read Chapter 24. 3. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 24… 4.Continue reading “24. Chapter 24”

Today we are going to read Chapter 23 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “The Third Tale.” Read Chapter 23. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 23… The Monster is taking on the role of a big brother helping Conor to deal with his bullies… Then there is Lily… What do you make ofContinue reading “23. Chapters 23”

Today we are going to read Chapter 22 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “I No Longer See You.” Read Chapter 22. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 22… Are there any relationship changes evident in this chapter? Does this extract reveal any relationship changes? Chapter 22: To be added… 3. Consider the followingContinue reading “22. Chapter 22”

Today we are going to read Chapter 21 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “No Tale.” Read Chapter 21. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 21… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: -1- What does the Monster know about Conor’s nightmare?  -2- What do you thinkContinue reading “21. Chapter 21”

Today we are going to read Chapter 20 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Could it be?” Read Chapter 20. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 20… “It really had been an incredibly warm October, like the summer was still fighting to stick around…” -1- How is this an analogy for Conor’s mother? -2-Continue reading “20. Chapter 20”

Today we are going to read Chapter 19 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Yew Trees.” Read Chapter 19. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 19… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: -1- What does Conor find out in this chapter that we already know? (ThinkContinue reading “19. Chapter 19”

Today we are going to read Chapter 18 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Invisible.” Read Chapter 18. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 18… 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: -1- Why is there no consequences for Conor destroying his Grandmother’s living room? -2- GiveContinue reading “18. Chapter 18”

Today we are going to read Chapter 17 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Destruction.” Read Chapter 17. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 17… Decide which of the statements below you agree most with. Remember to also explain why…! 3. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you:Continue reading “17. Chapter 17”

Today we are going to recap what happened in Chapter 16 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. In the previous lesson we read the following: “The Rest of the Second Tale.” We read Chapter 16. This is where the story is set: 2. 3. Remember, this is how one can display what is happening in aContinue reading “16. Chapter 16 – continued”

Today we are going to read Chapter 15 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “The Second Tale” Read Chapter 15. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 15… Is the time of the Monster’s visit significant? 3. Complete the “think sheet”: 4. Divide a new page in your book into quadrants, add the titles (asContinue reading “15. Chapters 15 & 16”

Today we are going to read Chapter 14 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Americans Don’t Get Much Holiday.” Read Chapter 14. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 14… “Conor goes inside alone and then kicks the settee a few times. Then Conor looks up and sees the clock. He reaches up to turnContinue reading “14. Chapter 14”

Today we are going to read Chapter 13 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Champ.” Read Chapter 13. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 13… 3. In Literature, it is VERY important to ALWAYS motivate your statements. You should always answer the following question in your responses to questions in Literature: You do soContinue reading “13. Chapter 13”

Today we are going to read Chapter 12 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Grandma’s House.” Read Chapter 12. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 12… 3. We’re going to reflect on Conor’s feelings in the whole story, so far. Imagine this is the character Conor… Use the worksheet provided to record Conor’s feelings.Continue reading “12. Chapter 12”

Today we are going to practise using dialogue. 1. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 11… Chapter 11: “Little Talk” 2. Below are five rules for using dialogue effectively: 3. Let’s look at an example of how to apply each of these rules! Rule 1 -EXAMPLE- Rule 2 -EXAMPLE- Rule 3 -EXAMPLE- Rule 4Continue reading “11. Chapter 11”

Today we are going to read Chapters 10 and 11 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. As we read Chapter 10 (Understanding) and Chapter 11 (Little Talk), focus on how dialogue is set out in the book… “Understanding.” & “Little Talk” Read Chapters 10 & 11. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 10… (WeContinue reading “10. Chapter 10”

Symbolism Writers use symbolism to explain an idea or concept to their readers in a poetic manner without saying it outright. The use of symbolism allows writers to make their stories more complex. People often also use symbolism in everyday life. The image of the yew tree is repeated throughout the novel, but what is significantContinue reading “6. Answers to “Yew Tree Task””

Today we are going to recap Chapter 9 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. In Chapter 9 the Monster tells the rest of the First tale. Now make your own “plot flow chart” to show what happened in Chapter 9. SOLUTION Here is a “plot flow chart” of what happened in Chapter 9: 2. Remember, thisContinue reading “9. Chapter 9 – continued”

Today we are going to read Chapters 8 and 9 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “The First Tale.” First read Chapter 8. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 8… Do you know the different types of characters found in stories? Can you answer the following question: SOLUTION 3. Complete the “think sheet” beforeContinue reading “8. Chapters 8 & 9”

Today we are going to read Chapters 6 & 7 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Grandma.” & “The Wildness of Stories” Read Chapters 6 and 7. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapters 6 & 7… Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 6: How do we know all of this? Find evidence / quotes inContinue reading “7. Chapters 6 & 7”

Today we are going to read Chapter 5 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Three Stories.” Read Chapter 5. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 5… ANSWER 3. Here is some interesting information about the monster’s names: 4. Consider the following and share your ideas with the person next to you: 5. Writers useContinue reading “6. Chapter 5”

Today we are going to read Chapter 4 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Life Writing.” Read Chapter 4. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 4… ANSWER 3. What does structure mean in literature? Structure is the organisation of how the narrative, play or poem is put together. The way an author structures theirContinue reading “5. Chapter 4”

Today we are going to consider what happened in Chapter 3 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. So, let’s recap what we’ve read in Chapter 3… Use the words and phrases below to see if you can recall what happened in this chapter. What has been shown with regard to the characters? Use the words andContinue reading “4. Chapter 3”

Today we are going to read Chapter 2 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. “Breakfast.” Read Chapter 2. 2. This is what we’ve read in Chapter 2… Use the words and phrases below to see if you can recall what happened in this chapter. What has been shown with regard to the characters? Use the wordsContinue reading “3. Chapter 2”

Today we are going to consider what happened in Chapter 1 of “A Monster Calls”. 1. Make a bookmark for “A Monster Calls”. You need the following: Print the images below and cut a piece of card to make the bookmark… The text is to remind you of our focus for reading. (Stick this onContinue reading “2. Chapter 1”

Today we are going to start reading “A Monster Calls” by Patrick Ness. We are also going to discuss the focus of our reading. 1. What is Literature? 2. Six Steps in studying a novel… Below is a brief overview of the 6 aspects involved when we examine a novel in depth: 3. 4. 5.Continue reading “1. Literature – Introduction”