Life As We Knew It Chapter 20 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 twenty journal entry dated February 24, 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
• Analyze nuances in word meanings
• Explore how complex characters think, behave, develop, and interact
• Apply knowledge of various literary devices including hyperbole and epiphany
• Determine the tone of the diary entry
• Explain how the author incorporates juxtaposition in the diary entry
• Write about literature with clarity and precision