Wednesday, May 31, 2017

"Saturday Climbing"

"Saturday Climbing" by W.D. Valgardson


  1. Give one example of conflict in the story. What type of conflict is it? Write two to three sentences and provide at least one quote to support your idea.

  1. Notice the character development in this story. The top of page 54 reveals a great example of this. Read from, "she had frizzy dark hair, …"
Write a descriptive passage of your own character. It can be a real or fictitious person. Use the passage to help with your own writing.

  1. On page 55, Valgardseon writes, "Gradually, as a dozen Saturdays passed, what had seemed impossible was reduced to the merely difficult."

Think back to your own life experiences and make a connection to this statement by writing 2-3 paragraphs.

  1. In this story, Moira and her father share some success, conflict and the tension between her moving on and her father not wanting to let go. Describe a recent experience you have had with your parents or guardians (2-3 paragraphs).



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