6/3/2023 0 Comments Beyond the bright sea![]() People don’t want much until they have plenty, and then they want more and more. : “Nobody strands himself on an island unless he’s finished with the mainland.” And I found them waiting in the morning, right where I’d left them.” Then I took its mysteries to bed with me. : “If I wasn’t good enough for them before, I don’t think I want to be one of them now.” : “You start looking back now and you might not see where you’re going.” : “And I wanted answers to the questions that rose and ebbed and rose again, a tide of curiosity that was as much a part of my life as the sea.” : “Some people let fear set its hook in them, so it’s hard to pull out.” Examples of Quotes or Dialogues from Beyond the Bright Sea This is always interesting for students to see and can open up a discussion as to how not everyone can read the same lines in the same way based on their own perspectives and personal experiences. Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk: 9781101994870 : Books - Winner of the 2018 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction - From the bestselling author of Echo Mountain and Newbery Honorwinner Wolf. ![]() ![]() Some students may end up choosing the same quote or dialogue, but have different perspectives. ![]() ![]() Students can share their storyboards afterwards and have a short discussion about what the quote or dialogue means to them and why they chose it. In this way, students are making a text-to-self connection that demonstrates their understanding of the characters and their development or the themes of the novel. Having students choose a favorite quote or dialogue from the book allows them to express which parts of the story resonated with them on a personal level. ![]()
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