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Miss P’s Post-it Points (M3P)

A Wrinkle in Time - Chapter 1 – “Mrs. Whatsit”

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As you meet these main characters in chapter 1, record details about them (age, physical appearance, personality traits, etc.)

·  Margaret “Meg” Murry

·  Charles Wallace Murry

·  Mrs. Murry

·  Mrs. Whatsit

·  Fortinbras

p. 7 – In the 2nd and 3rd full paragraphs, Meg is having a “discussion” with herself. What type of conflict is she experiencing? ______

p. 7 – The 5th full paragraph contains a description of Meg’s physical appearance. Write the description here. Do you think Meg has a positive or negative view of herself? Why do you think this?

p. 7 – In paragraph 5 we find this phrase – ”she pushed her glasses into position”. Record each time you see this phrase or a variation on it.

p. 10 – What can you infer about Meg and Charles Wallace from the information in the 4th full paragraph? Can you relate to this in any way? If so, how?

p. 13 – Mrs. Murry tells Meg, “A happy medium is something I wonder if you’ll ever learn.” What does the phrase “happy medium” mean?

p. 17 – “Mother can take care of herself,” Charles said. “Physically, that is.” But he sat in father’s chair at the table and his legs kicked at the rungs; and Charles Wallace, unlike most small children had the ability to sit still. This is an example of which Signpost? What question should you ask? What do you infer about Charles Wallace from this information?

p. 18 – Mrs. Whatsit says “I got blown off course.” Does this seem unusual to you? Why?

p. 19 – In lines 3 – 7, Charles Wallace is talking with his mother and Mrs. Whatsit. Do his words and actions seem typical for a five-year-old? Explain your answer.

p. 20 – In the 2nd paragraph, Meg is thinking about Mrs. Whatsit. What does Mrs. Whatsit’s next line tell you about her (Mrs. Whatsit)?

p. 21 – “If you have some liniment I’ll put it on my dignity,” Mrs. Whatsit said, still supine. “I think it’s sprained.” Is Mrs. Whatsit physically injured? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

p. 21 – “She moved with great agility for such as old woman. At least Meg was reasonably sure that she was an old woman, and a very old woman at that.” L’Engle is showing us a contrast between what we (and Meg) expect and what we see. Watch for odd contrasts like this. They are important.

Identify each type of figurative language from chapter 1:

p. 12 – “... his pajamaed feet padding softly as a kitten’s” ______

p. 13 – “The furnace purred like a great, sleepy animal; ...” ______

p. 18 – “... a voice like an unoiled gate, ...” ______

p. 18 – “... her mouth puckered like an autumn apple.” ______

p. 23 – “... wet and shiny as a seal.” ______