Some sentence work:
1. Compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction.
English is awesome; I love the class.
Free write:
"So I draw because I feel like it might be my only real chance to escape the reservation" (6). Arnold uses drawing as a way to escape, a way to save himself. Think about something you do as a way to escape the chaos of your surroundings. This is a personal response, so you can use "I".
Discussion:
1. Notice Junior’s voice. Choose three descriptive adjectives to describe it:
2. What do you notice about Junior’s language? What techniques does the author use to convey Junior’s age, attitude, life experiences, cultural norms?
3. How does Junior view himself? What influences his sense of self?
4. List the problems that Junior says he has. Then decide which is the worst and why.
5. What is funny? (How does Alexie use humor in the text?)
6. When does the humor create discomfort? Why?
7. Junior feels weak while dealing with the death of Oscar. Do you think he is weak or brave? Support your response with the text.
8. What Indian stereotypes does Junior employ? How does he evoke the reader's sympathies for these hardships? (find specific examples from the text)
9. How does Junior's relationship with Rowdy impact his sense of self? What does Junior learn about himself from his relationship with Rowdy?
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