Life As We Knew It Chapter 10 Close Reading Worksheet

Go beyond reading comprehension with this set of analysis questions for Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Covering a chapter ten journal entry dated August 29, this resource supports the development of high school close reading skills and facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats.

This resource may serve as the basis for small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.

By completing this exercise, students will:

• Identify what the text states explicitly and implicitly
• Explore how complex characters develop and interact
• Discern the greater significance of a given detail
• Explain an example of situational irony in the passage
• Identify several narrative techniques that contribute to the development of suspense
• Determine the function of the journal entry
• Identify the most relevant textual evidence in support of a claim
• Write ideas with clarity and precision