Literature Resp
Name Date
Holes
Chapters 1-6
Reading Strategy: Visualizing
Holes begins with a vivid setting. On the first page, you feel that you are at Camp Green
Lake, Louis Sachar writes with such strong details, you can almost feel Camp Green
Lakeras well as see it. Take a moment to visualize Camp Gree Lake and the characters
Which details stand out in your mind? As you continue to read, notice how your images
of the setting and characters develop and change.
Writing in Your Literature Response Journal
A. Write about one of these topics in your journal. Circle the topic you chose.
t. Visualize Stanley's trip to and arrival at Camp Green Lake. What does he see?
; What does he smell and feel? What do you think he might hear and taste? Write
} your own description of the setting.
2. Have you ever been punished for something you did not do? Did you accept the
punishment or resist? Write about yout actions.
3. How did Stanley react to his conviction? What do you learn about his character
from his reaction?
4, Have you ever been bullied or teased by other kids? What did you do about it?
Do you think you have ever been a bully? Describe one experience and how it
influenced you or other people.
B. What were your predictions, questions, observations, and connections as you
read? Write about one of them in your journal. Check the response you chose.
GPrediction Question Cl observation C1 Connection.
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