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Use these essay questions as writing and critical thinking exercises for all levels of writers, and to build their literary analysis skills by requiring textual references throughout the essay.
Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions
Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below bulleted outlines. Cite details from the novel over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.
1. Consider the various keepsakes or memorials Red Kayak’s characters use to cope with the loss of a loved one (e.g., the butterfly garden, the photo of Amanda, etc.).
2. Consider the role the Corsica River plays in the novel, including how various characters interact with it (fishing, sailing recreationally, etc.) and what emotions it sparks in them (guilt, grief, nostalgia, etc.).