• Chapter 1

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    In this chapter, you'll notice 2 signposts:
     
    1.) There are some words/phrases tend to repeat.  Pay close attention to these words and phrases. Choose one, OTHER THAN DIVORCE, to focus on for your entry.
     
    2.) At one point, Brian remembers something that happened previously that day. What is it? What do you wonder about the significance of these thoughts?
     
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
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  • Chapter 2

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    In this chapter, you'll notice 2 signposts:
     
    1.) There are some words/phrases tend to repeat.  Pay close attention to these words and phrases. Choose one, then determine its effect on the way this chapter made you feel.
     
    2.) At one point, Brian realizes something that is going to force him to make a serious decision. What is it? What do you think about the significance of this realization? 
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
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  • Chapter 3

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  • Chapter 4

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    In this chapter, you'll notice 2 signposts:
     
    1.) At the very beginning, Brian recalls a time when he has witnessed something serious.
     
    2.) Towards the end, Brian notices many things about the forest that he did not expect and found quite surprising.
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed, the question(s) that came to mind, and why both are significant.
     
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  • Chapter 5

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him.
     
    2.) At one point, Brian recalls something that his teacher always used to say. What is it? Why do you think Brian is thinking it now? 
     
    3.) Many thoughts cross Brian's mind as he sits alone in the wilderness. What does he wonder about?
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
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  • Chapter 6

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one for your entry.
     
    2.) At the beginning, Brian remembers a time with his friend, Terry. Why do you think Brian is thinking it now? 
     
    3.) Brian also remembers a time spent with his family from the year before. What is it and why has it come to mind?
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
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  • Chapter 7

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one for your entry.
     
    2.) Although he tries to avoid it, Brian goes back to something he remembers about the time at the mall with Terry. What is it? Why do you think Brian is thinking it now? 
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
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  • Chapter 8

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one for your entry.
     
    2.) Brian comes to a great realization by the end of this chapter. What is it?  What significance does this moment have?
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
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  • Chapter 9

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one for your entry.
     
    2.) Some words/phrases tend to repeat.  Pay close attention to these words and phrases. Choose one to focus on for your entry.
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
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  • Chapter 10

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one for your entry.
     
    2.) Some words/phrases tend to repeat.  Pay close attention to these words and phrases. Choose one to focus on for your entry.
     
    3.) Brian realizes something of great importance by the end of the chapter. What is it? How might this realization change things?
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
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  • Chapter 11

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There is a phrase that tends to repeat.  Pay close attention to when this phrase pops up. Listen closely to what is happening and ask yourself, "Why does this phrase continue to come up?
     
    2.) Brian realizes something about himself in the beginning of the chapter. What is it? How might this realization change things?
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
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  • Chapter 12

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There is a WORD that tends to repeat.  Pay close attention to when this word pops up. Listen closely to what is happening and ask yourself, "Why does this word continue to come up?
     
    2.) Brian realizes something about his situation toward the end of the chapter. What is it? How might this realization change things?
     
    3.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
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  • Chapter 13

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) Brian realizes something very important about his approach to catching a fish. What is it? How might this realization change things?
     
    2.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
     
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  • Chapter 14

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) There is a WORD that tends to repeat.  Pay close attention to when this word pops up. Listen closely to what is happening and ask yourself, "Why does this word continue to come up?
     
     
    2.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him, or that we may not have thought was a good idea-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
     
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  • Chapter 15

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:
     
    1.) At the beginning of the chapter, Brian remembers/thinks about something. What is it? What do you wonder about the significance of these thoughts? Why might they be important?
     
    2.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him, or that we may not have thought was a good idea-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.
     
    3.) Brian realizes something very important about his approach to catching a foolbird. What is it? How might this realization change things?
     
     
    *Remember, your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.
     
    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how it was used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.
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  • Chapter 16

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    In thischapter, you'll notice these signposts:

     

    1.) There are some words that tend to repeat.  Pay close attention to when these wordspop up. Listen closely to what is happening and ask yourself, "Why doesthis word continue to come up?

     

    2.) Thereare some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him,or that we may not have thought was a good idea-listen for them throughout thechapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.

     

    *Remember,your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled andpracticed in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal tohelp remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.

     

    *You needto identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how itwas used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why itis significant.

     
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  • Chapter 17

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:

     

    1.) There are some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him,or that we may not have thought was a good idea-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.

     

    2.) Brian realizes something very important about the plane. What is it? How might this realization change things?

     
    3.) Toward the end of the chapter, Brian thinks about how he has changed and begins to wonders something about his future as he sits alone in the wilderness. What does he ask himself and what does it make you wonder about? 

     

    *Remember,your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled and practiced in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal to help remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.

     

    *You need to identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how itwas used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why it is significant.

     
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  • Chapter 18

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    In this chapter, you'll notice these signposts:

     

    1.) There is a PHRASE that tends to repeat (more than twice.)  Pay close attention to when this phrasepops up. Listen closely to what is happening and ask yourself, "Why does this phase continue to come up?

     

    2.) Thereare some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him,seemed out of character, or that we may not have thought was a good idea-listen for them throughout the chapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.

     
    3.) Brian thinks about something as he prepares to enter the plane. What does he wonder about? What does this make YOU wonder about?
     

     

    *Remember,your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled andpracticed in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal tohelp remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.

     

    *You needto identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how itwas used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why itis significant.

     
     
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  • Chapter 19

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    In thischapter, you'll notice these signposts:

     

    1.) Thereare some things that Brian says or does that we may not have expected of him,or that we may not have thought was a good idea-listen for them throughout thechapter, but remember to focus on just one when writing.

     

    2.) Brianrealizes something very significant about one of the items in the survival pack. Whatis it and how does it impact Brian? How might this realization change things?

     

     

    *Remember,your journal entry MUST be about one of the six signposts we have modeled andpracticed in class. Use the reference page at the beginning of your journal tohelp remind you of the clues writers use that point to these signposts.

     

    *You needto identify the signpost in your topic sentence, then go on to discuss how itwas used in the chapter. Make sure you write about what you noticed and why itis significant.

     
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