1. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

2. Directions
For each chapter you will be told SPECIFICALLY what to write in your booklet.
If you don’t finish the assignment in class, you are expected to finish it at HOME.

3. Inside Color Pages (Front and Back)
Character List:
Theme:
Mood:
Point of View:
Author’s Purpose: 2

4. 1- A Monster Calls Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 1 Personal Journal:
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Personal Journal:
What is the mood of what you are reading (happy, sad, funny, serious, etc.)?
You must write at least two sentences describing the mood.
Describe the Monster seen on pages Use at least 5 adjectives for your description. 3
Write at least three things you predict will happen in the story. 4

5. Example of 5 W Poem Line 1- Who Line 2- What Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Sarah
Walked the dogs,
Across the softball field,
After lunch,
Because all their legs wanted to move

6. 2- Breakfast Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 2 Personal Journal:
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Personal Journal:
Are the characters realistic (do they seem like they could be real people)? Why or why not?
Write at least three sentences.
Context Clues- Read the following sentences and write a definition of the bolded word based on context clues.
He was already in his school uniform, his rucksack packed for the day and waiting by the front door.
Conor had to sleep on the settee every time his grandmother came to stay. 5
Drawing Conclusion- Read the following quotes and write what you conclude based on the evidence. Write at least two sentences
“She hadn’t tied her scarf around her head yet this morning, and her bare scalp looked too soft, too fragile in the morning light, like a baby’s….You know how I get at this point in the treatments, Conor—” 6

7. Example of 5 W Poem Line 1- Who Line 2- What Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Sarah
Walked the dogs,
Across the softball field,
After lunch,
Because all their legs wanted to move

8. 3- School Write a 5 Line poem of Characterization of Lily
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- Adjective, Adjective
Line 3- ing-verb, ing-verb, ing-verb
Line 4- Four word statement
Line 5- Synonym or equivalent of Line 1
Find the following words in the text and copy the sentence they are used in EXACTLY.
Cronies
Mimic
What is bullying? Include a definition in your response. Write at least three sentences. 7
How is Conor being bullied? Be as specific as possible. 8

9. 5 Line Characterization Poem
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- Adjective, Adjective
Line 3-ing-verb, ing-verb, ing-verb
Line 4- Four word statement
Line 5- Synonym or equivalent of line 1
Line 1- Teacher
Line 2- Determined, Selfless
Line 3- Planning, Teaching, Hoping
Line 4- A Lot of Loving
Line 5- Dream Maker

10. 4- Life Writing What is life writing?
(Write at least one sentence. You will find the answer in the book.)
Why is Conor upset with Lily? Would you be upset with your best friend if he/she did that to you? Why or why not?
Write at least two-three sentences.
Inferences- Why was Conor uncomfortable with the writing assignment?
Write one- two sentences. 9
Choose a happy memory that involves your family and write one paragraph about it.
(One paragraph= 5 sentences) 10

11. Quote 5- Three Stories Explain the following quote:
5 W Poem of the Ch. 5
You may choose either the Monster or Conor
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
WebQuest/Fact and Opinion
You are to research the following and write 2 facts and 1 opinion for each.
Herne the Hunter
Cernunnos
Green Man
Yew Tree 12
Quote
Explain the following quote:
“Stories are the wildest things of all. Stories chase and bite and hunt.” pg. 35 11

12. Herne the Hunter

13. Herne the Hunter
A ghost associated with the Windsor Forest in English folklore
Horned hunter
First mentioned in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor

14. Cernunnos

15. Cernunnos Mythological Celtic horned god
Often referred to as Herne the Hunter
God of nature and fertility

16. Green Man

17. Green Man Often a nature god Depicted with leaves and tree parts
Symbol of rebirth or the cycle of life

18. Yew trees

19. What is the snake that is devouring it’s own tail?

20. Example of 5 W Poem Line 1- Who Line 2- What Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Sarah
Walked the dogs,
Across the softball field,
After lunch,
Because all their legs wanted to move

21. 6- Grandma
Write a 5 Line Characterization Poem of Grandma
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- Adjective, Adjective
Line 3- ing-verb, ing-verb, ing-verb
Line 4- Four word statement
Line 5- Synonym or equivalent of Line 1
Find the proof on page 41 that the Monster is real. Write the sentence EXACTLY!
List the ways the grandmas are different. You must list at least 3 ways.
Lily’s Grandma Conor’s Grandma 13
Personal Response: Do you believe the Monster is real?
You must write at least three complete sentences. 14

22. 5 Line Characterization Poem
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- Adjective, Adjective
Line 3-ing-verb, ing-verb, ing-verb
Line 4- Four word statement
Line 5- Synonym or equivalent of line 1
Line 1- Teacher
Line 2- Determined, Selfless
Line 3- Planning, Teaching, Hoping
Line 4- A Lot of Loving
Line 5- Dream Maker

23. 7- The Wildness of Stories
Write a 5 W Poem of Ch. 7
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Answer in complete sentences with as many details as possible.
Why was Conor not afraid of the Monster?
Why did Conor think the Monster was there?
Describe the nightmare Conor continues to have each night. Include as many details as possible.
You need to write at least three sentences. 15
“Stories are wild creatures. When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak? “ How would this quote apply to gossip and real life?
Write at least 5 sentences. 16

24. 8- The First Tale Write a 5 W Poem for Ch. 8 Vocabulary Visual
Line 1- Who (King)
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Opinion- What is your opinion of the queen? Use two facts from the story to express your opinions.
Context Clues- Explain the meaning of the bolded underlined word based on its use in the sentence.
“Stories circulated that she had conjured grave magicks to make herself look far younger than she actually was and that beneath her youthful face lurked the scowl of an elderly hag.”
“Fortifications fell and ceilings collapsed, and when the queen was found in her chambers, the mob seized her and dragged her to the stake right then to burn her alive.” 17
Vocabulary Visual
Choose either conjured or fortification to create a vocabulary visual.
You are to include the word and a picture. 18

25. 9- Rest of the First Tale
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 9
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
Why did the prince act the way he did? Do you approve of his choices?
Who was the true evil character at the end?
Context Clues- Explain the meaning of the bolded underlined word based on its use in the sentence.
“When he awoke, he acted out a pantomime should anyone be watching.”
“The justifications of men who kill should always be heard with skepticism, said the monster.” 19
Quote- Explain the following quote: “There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.” (pg. 64) 20

26. 10- Understanding Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 10 Line 1- Who Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Answer the following question using complete sentences:
Why do you think Harry was targeting Conor?
Answer the following question using complete sentences:
Why was Conor truly upset with Lily? 21
Drawing Conclusions:
Answer the following question using complete sentences:
Why did Conor not want sympathy from Miss Kwan or anyone else? 22

27. 11- Little Talk Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 11
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Answer the following question using complete sentences:
Why is Conor’s dad coming to visit?
Drawing Conclusions:
What conclusion can you draw from the following quote: “This latest treatment’s not doing what it’s suppose to. All that means is they’re going to have to adjust it, try something else. There’s a lot of pain. More than there should be.” (pg. 74) 23
List three (3) things you predict will happen in the novel. 24

28. 12- Grandma’s House
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 12
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Answer the following question in complete sentences:
Why did Conor not call the room he was staying in “his”?
Drawing Conclusions: What conclusion can you make after reading the following quote:
“She didn’t have any houses to show”- what job does his grandma have? 25
Drawing Conclusions: What conclusion can you make after reading the following quote:
“Why was he coming now? His mum didn’t look great, looked even worse after five days in the hospital, but she was still hopeful about the new medicine she was being given.” (pg. 85) 26

29. 13- Champ
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 13
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Context Clues- Explain the meaning of the bolded underlined word based on its use in the sentence.
“His father blinked, baffled.”
“He set it down with a small gasp, then he gave Conor a quizzical look.”
Answer the following question in complete sentences-
Why do you think Conor told his father about the monster? 27
Making Predictions- Answer the following question in complete sentences:
Do you think Conor will be happy if he goes to America? 28

30. 14- Americans Don’t Get Much Holiday
Write a 5 Line poem of Characterization of Conor
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- Adjective, Adjective
Line 3- ing-verb, ing-verb, ing-verb
Line 4- Four word statement
Line 5- Synonym or equivalent of Line 1
Describe the scene on pg
Use as many adjectives as possible in your description
Your description must be at least 5 sentences.
What is the destruction Conor causes once he gets back to his grandma’s house? Why do you think he does it? 29
What do you think the quote is implying the second tale will be about?
“It is about a man who thought only of himself…and he gets punished very, very badly indeed.” 30

31. 5 Line Characterization Poem
Line 1- Noun
Line 2- Adjective, Adjective
Line 3-ing-verb, ing-verb, ing-verb
Line 4- Four word statement
Line 5- Synonym or equivalent of line 1
Line 1- Teacher
Line 2- Determined, Selfless
Line 3- Planning, Teaching, Hoping
Line 4- A Lot of Loving
Line 5- Dream Maker

32. 15- The Second Tale Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 15 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Why is the yew tree the most important of all healing trees?
What is an apothecary? What do they deal with? 31
Why do you think the monster did what he did to the parson? 32

33. 16- The Rest of the Second Tale
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 16
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
How does Conor feel as he is telling the monster what to do?
Draw Conclusions: Explain the following quote:
“Belief is half of all healing. Belief in the cure, belief in the future that awaits.” 33
What does Conor realize he has done at the end of the second tale? What do you think will happen next? 34

34. 17- Destruction
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 17
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What does Conor’s grandma do when she sees the sitting room? Why do you think she responds this way?
Context Clues- Explain the meaning of the bolded underlined word based on its use in the sentence.
“She put her palms over her mouth as if that was all that would back the horrible, groaning, moaning, keening sound flooding out of her.”
“…hunks of stuffing strewn across the floor, along with the remains of the clock… 35
In your opinion, how do you think Conor’s dad will respond to what he’s done? Use details to support your response. 36

35. 18- Invisible Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 18
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Why do you think Conor tells Harry to “just do it?”
What do you think the quote means: “The silence grew so heavy, Conor started having difficulty breathing.” 37
Explain how Conor feels invisible to the rest of the world. 38

36. 19- Yew Trees Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 19
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What does Conor find out about his mum’s new drug? Why is this significant?
How does the quote “Belief is half of healing” apply to Conor’s mum? 39
List two facts about Yew trees and your opinion about if the new drug will work. 40

37. 20- Could It Be? Why is Conor’s grandma angry with his father?
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 20
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Why is Conor’s grandma angry with his father?
What are four things Conor thinks are proof of the monster’s existence? 41
At the end of the chapter Conor thinks “Eight more hours until 12:07.” Why do you think he’s anxious for 12:07 to arrive? 42

38. 21- No Tale Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 21 Line 1- Who Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Why do you think the Monster is trying to get Conor to tell the truth about the nightmare?
What does Conor ask the Monster this time when he first sees him? What is the Monster’s reply? 43
Life Writing- Have you ever had any reoccurring dreams? What are they about? 44

39. 22- I No Longer See You Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 22 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What is the “very worst thing” Harry can do to Conor? Why is this the worst thing?
Why does Conor’s grandma not answer his question at the bottom of pg. 142? 45
What do you think the third tale will be about? 46

40. 23- The Third Tale Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 23 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
How does the monster help Conor?
Who is the invisible man in the story? What is his problem? 47
Why does Conor feel like he needs to be punished? What do you think his secret is? 48

41. 24- Punishment Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 24 Line 1- Who Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What do Harry’s parents want to happen? Why doesn’t it?
What ends up happening in the fight between Harry and Conor? 49
Do you think the fight was justified? Do you think the way the school handles the incident is fair? Why or why not? 50

42. 25- A Note 51 Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 25 Line 1- Who Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What does the note Lily gives Conor say? What was the significance of the letter she wrote to Conor?
Why does Conor think the monster has not returned? What has happed to Conor each night? 51
Pretend you are Conor. Write a short note back to Lily in response. 52

43. 26- 100 Years 53 Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 26 Line 1- Who Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What does Conor’s mom say has kept her going so long?
What is “the talk” that Conor refers to on pg. 165? 53
Why do you think Conor wishes to return to his home at the end of the chapter? 54

44. 27- What’s the Use of You? 56 Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 27 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Why did the Monster come to Conor?
What is the significance of Conor’s grandma saying, “You’re going to want to be there tonight” ? 55
Where did the chapter end? Why is this important? 56

45. 28- The Fourth Tale 58 Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 28 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What was the real monster?
Describe the nightmare. 57
What was Conor’s truth? 58

46. 29- The Rest of the Fourth Tale
Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 29
Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What does the Monster say is Conor’s truth?
What was different about the nightmare? 59
What does Conor admit to being the truth? 60

47. 30- Life After Death Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 30 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Do you believe that you write your life with actions, not words, like the Monster says? Explain your answer.
The Monster and Conor have a discussion regarding the nightmare-
What does the Monster say is the truth? What does the Monster say isn’t the truth?
Hint: pg. 190 61
Why did the Monster come for Conor? 62

48. 31- Something In Common Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 31 Line 1- Who
Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
Do you think Conor and his grandma will learn to get along with each other?
Why is Conor’s grandma hurrying Conor? 63
What is the one thing Conor and his grandma have in common? 64

49. 32- The Truth Write a 5 W poem for Ch. 32 Line 1- Who Line 2- What
Line 3- Where
Line 4- When
Line 5- Why
What is the significance of the following quote: “If you speak the truth, you will be able to face whatever comes.” pg. 203
Name all the people in the hospital room. 65
Does Conor admit the truth to his mum? What does he tell her? 66

50. Back Page of Activity Book
Themes: A theme is a central message in a literary work. List at least 4 themes from the novel. Mood: What are the feelings created by the novel? List at least 3 different moods in the novel and an example/explanation of each.
Point of View: What is the perspective or vantage point of the novel? (1st person, 3rd person) Author’s Purpose: Tell the author’s main reason for writing. Make sure to include both Patrick Ness’s purpose and Siobhan Dowd’s.