1. Through the Tunnel
Doris Lessing

2. Goals
to focus on the internal and external conflict, imagery, symbols, setting, and descriptive details.
to make connections to the text through journaling and
to write answers in complete sentences restating the question in the answer.

3. Vocabulary use the dictionary in your pod to define each word
contrition luminous
incredulous 7. supplication
inquisitive frond
persistence 9. convulsive
promontories 10. progression

4. contrition
A feeling of regret for doing wrong; remorse

5. incredulous
Doubtful; disbelieving
Not inclined to believe; skeptical

6. inquisitive
Curious; inquiring or questioning

7. persistence
The act of refusing to stop or be changed; perseverance

8. promontory (promontories)
A high ridge of land or rock jutting out into a body of water

9. luminous
Glowing; giving off light

10. supplication
A humble request or a prayer

11. frond
The leaf of a fern or palm tree

12. convulsive
Spasm; violent movement of the body

13. progression
A series of related events; sequence; forward movement

14. Doris Lessing Born 1919 in Persia to British parents
Her father was injured in World War 1
Has written over 45 books including novels, essays, and short story collections
Won the Nobel Prize for literature

15. Pre-reading
Think of a time you did something you were told NOT to do. Why did you do it?
Was it worth it?
Did you lose your parents’ trust, did they not care after all, or did they never find out?
Answer this in at least 150 words in your journal.

16. During Reading Hot dog and double hamburger your paper
Number the eight sections
For each page we read, write a summary of the events and conflicts (internal and external).
An underwater cave

17. Conflict Guide p. 328 p. 330 p. 331 p. 332 p. 334 p. 335 p. 336-337
internal –
external -
p. 330
p. 331
p. 332
p. 334
p. 335 p
p. 338

18. Post-reading
You will receive an index card with a character’s name on it. Write the following journal entry in that character’s voice.
As this character, how do you feel at the resolution of the story? What has changed and/or what has stayed the same? What will never be the same?

19. Post-reading Activity
Your name card becomes a name tag. For the following activity, you will be acting as this character.
This is an interview.
Questions you ask and answers you give must be based on information in the text. (Based on information will give you some room to be creative.)

20. Groups
Jerry
Mom
French boy
Goggles
Fish
Tunnel

21. Assessment
Write a summary of Jerry’s swim through the tunnel including three details from the story.
2. What effect does Jerry’s interaction with the local boys have on him? Include two details from the story in your answer.

22. Was Jerry’s attempt to test the limits of his skills a good idea
Was Jerry’s attempt to test the limits of his skills a good idea? Why or why not? Include two details from the story in your answer.
4. What does Jerry’s swim through the tunnel symbolize?

23. 5. Does Jerry accomplish what he wants by swimming through the tunnel?
6. Do the benefits of Jerry’s accomplishment outweigh the risks ?
Explain your answer with evidence from the story.

24. 7. Does Jerry’s relationship with his mother change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story? Explain
8. What are the major differences between the beach and the bay?

25. 9. How does Lessing create suspense in the story
9. How does Lessing create suspense in the story? What techniques does she use to build suspense in the story? 10. Identify the internal and external conflicts Jerry faces in the story. How are these conflicts resolved?

26. Turn your paper in upon completion of this assignment.
This should include
Prereading paragraph,
vocabulary,
Postreading paragraph
Conflict chart
Questions1-10
Study for your Latin Roots quiz on Friday.