1. “House Taken Over” by Julio Cortazar Pages 291-295

2. Write “House Taken Over” at the top of your sheet of notebook paper.
Start the story with 3-4 sentences.
You may not write about a classmate or anyone else you know.

3. ~READING QUESTIONS~
Comprehension: What do the narrator and his sister do in their daily lives? What is their routine?
Inference: When did you first think that something strange was going on?
Comprehension: How does the behavior of the brother and sister during sleep differ from their behavior when they are awake?
Opinion: Do you trust the brother as a narrator? Why/why not? Explain.
Inference: Who—or what—do you think the narrator and his sister mean by “they”?
Opinion: Is the ending fitting? Why/why not?
Making Connections: What elements of the gothic novel are utilized in this story? Identify and briefly describe them.
Opinion: What other element(s) could make this story better? How? Be detailed in your description.
Now choose ONE:
--Write from the perspective of what is in the house… What are you thinking/doing and why?
--Write an epilogue to the story, pretending you are the narrator. What is the next scene in the story?