Estimated time: 30 minutes

Think about and discuss these questions from your reading:

1. The boys had not really been educated past the lower grade but still were required to be "re-educated"? Why?
2. Discuss the significance of the clock in the story?
3. How does attending the movie productions change their lives?
4. Why was the narrator terrified that he would not make it back to the cabin at night?

Freewriting

After pondering and discussing these questions with your teacher, choose one to complete a freewrite. If you are unfamiliar with freewriting, here are a few tips:

• Keep your pencil moving. Don't stop. Just brain dump onto your paper.
• Have a set amount of time. Set a timer and write for the full amount of time.
• Ignore all grammar and spelling. Don't let editing slow down the process. These are not important in this instance.
• Pen and paper aren't the only ways to freewrite. Feel free to type on the computer. Not only does this accomplish the task, but it builds typing skills.
• Share your freewrite with us in the comments below.