Building Understanding

 

After watching a movie or listening to a TEDtalk or reading a piece of literature, a poem, or any other piece of writing, fill in the chart below. When complete, file into your “Inquiry” folder OR print and keep for future reference. You teacher may ask to keep your work as an example to expand understanding in the class
Title:house      Your name: Keisha Nagorr
Which Essential Question(s) is addressed in this piece of literature?

Is giving up something and trying something new the right Choice?

What leads to happiness?

Content:
a) What happens in the text/movie/Talk?
b) What is the main message/theme? Understanding:

a) They lived in an apartment and in order to fit into society they gave up their boat.
b) Fitting into society

A) They lived in an apartment and were used to being close to each other, then weren’t used to the large spaces in their house.
B) Fitting into society
How does the text answer the EQ?
Answer in full sentences. Record relevant quotes and page numbers/lines if needed.

a) Harry had decided that they should buy a house so they could fit into society, in order to do so they gave up the boat. After giving up the boat Harry realized that it wasn’t the right choice.

b) This answers the question because they realized that as long as they were together and had fun they could adapt to things and enjoy life. As long as they were together they could be happy.

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