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K. George/ English 1A (FT, Session 1) / Spring 2015
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Reader Reflections—Daytripper
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Be specific and analytic. Reading responses will help you prepare for class discussions and develop ideas
for writing.
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Each response should be at least 1 page, typed.
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Use MLA format: double-spaced, one-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12 point font. (See reverse.)
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Each response is worth 4 points (4 points x 4 responses= 5% of total course grade. These add up!)
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Reader Reflection 1
Chapter 1 & 2 (1-58)
Due Thursday, 3/26
Answer in detail. Refer to specific pages or examples from Daytripper to fully explain your thoughts.
1. Describe your reaction to these chapters? What was most interesting? What was confusing?
2. Write down at least one question you have about this chapter/ book.
3. Olinda tells Brás that Jorge’s photography reveals his true identity. What do you think reveals who
someone truly is? Give an example from your own experience.
4. Brás tells Jorge in Chapter 1: “I wanted to write about life” but now “all I write about is death” (22). Do
agree with this statement? Does Brás only write about death? Why or why not?
Reader Reflection 2
Chapter 3, 4, 5 (59 – 135)
Due Tuesday, 4/7
Answer in detail. Refer to specific pages or examples from Daytripper to fully explain your thoughts.
1. Describe your reaction to these chapters? What was most interesting? What was confusing?
2. Write down at least one question you have about these chapters.
3. What do you think of Daytripper so far? Would you recommend it? How does it compare to other books
you’ve read in college?
4. The structure of this book is controversial for many readers. Why do you think the authors chose these
sections? Do they seem connected to you? If so, how?
Reader Reflection 3
Chapter 7, 8, 9 & 10 (153-248)
Due Thursday, 4/16
Answer in detail. Refer to specific pages or examples from Daytripper to support your point of view.
1. Describe your reaction to these chapters? What was most interesting? What was confusing?
2. Write down at least one question you have about this chapter/ book.
3. Consider the journey of Brás throughout this novel. What do you think Brás learned over the course of the
book?
4. What do you think the most important theme and/or message of Daytripper is? Why? What parts of the
book illustrate this message? (Give some specific examples.)
Reader Reflection 4
Re-read chapter __________.
Due Tuesday, 4/28
Answer in detail. Refer to specific pages or examples from the readings to support your point of view.
1. What chapter did you choose and what social issues/ problems did you find?
2. Describe each issue.
- When does it appear in the chapter?
- Who is impacted?
- How is he/she impacted?
- Why is it an issue/problem in the book?
- Is this an issue that also exists in the real world? Explain.