Estimated Time: 1 hour

Read:

• Stave 1
• Stave 2

Write:

• As you read, write down any sentences or paragraphs that you like or have special meaning to you in your journal. Choose at least one passage from each stave.
• Please pay attention to any words or phrases you don't understand and write them in your journal. Look up the meanings of these words.

Learn:

• This month we'll be discussing Dicken's writing style, which is comprised of several different elements.
• We'll start with his use of Flashback.
• Read the article below about Flashbacks, and then look for these in your reading this week.