1. “Quitters, Inc.” Literary Circle

2. Objective
To establish meaningful connections to a text through collaborative exploration.

3. Group 1: Characterization
Notes…
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Protagonist (what does he/she say, do, think, look like?)
Antagonist (what does he/she say, do, think, look like?)
Round: Who and why?
Flat: Who and why?
Dynamic: Which character undergoes change?
Static: Name one character that remains the same.

4. Group 3: Conflict
Internal ~ what decision does the character have to make?
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External ~ who/what stands between the character and his/her goal?

5. Group 3: Plot

6. Group 4: Theme THEMEssage (in sentence form)
What does this story say about people, society?
What is the author trying to convey?
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7. Group 5: Essential Question Connection
What did this story make you realize about yourselves?
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