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    Summary: Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel
    Summary: Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel
    Summary: Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel
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    Summary: Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel

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    Readers of Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel seeking engagement for all reading groups can gain further insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions.


    Warlight is an international bestseller by Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient. Just after World War II, Nathaniel and Rachel stayed behind in London when their parents moved to Singapore. They were left in the care of The Moth. They suspect that this mysterious figure could be a criminal. They grew more and more convinced and equally concerned when they met his eccentric crew of friends. These men and women shared an unknown history during the war. They are determined to educate and protect Nathaniel and Rachel. But more mysteries remain unsolved. Over a decade later, Nathaniel looks back and begins to uncover all that his once young self did not understand at the time. It’s a journey to the past, narrated by one of the greatest writers of our time.


    In this comprehensive look into Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel, you'll be equipped to prepare with the following:


    Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information


    Overall plot synopsis and author biography


    Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination


    Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions


    And much more!



    Note to readers: This is a companion guide based on Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel This is meant to enhance and aid your reading experience, not to replace it. We strongly encourage you to purchase the original book before purchasing this unofficial companion guide.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHSP
    Release dateOct 31, 2018
    Summary: Michael Ondaatje's Warlight: A Novel

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      Foreword

      Have you ever wanted to improve your understanding of Warlight? Or perhaps you are simply struggling to learn the subject matter?

      It’s a simple teaching technique that helps students learn and readers to grow. With versatile discussion questions for each major criteria regarding Warlight, these discussion prompts are designed to help surface crucial discussions that are capable to assist toward thinking and learning on a deeper level.

      Discussion prompts have a positive effect on learning. From simple quizzes to critical thinking, participation in discussions can have significantly higher learning when used first. It’s a simple technique that goes a long way.

      Gain the Help You Need As You:

      ●  Analyze with over 60 + prompts

      ●  Reflect on how the book has made an impact

      ●  Relate to the author and the book’s message

      ●  Question prompts to make the discussion uniquely yours

      Tips on Using Discussion Prompts:

      ●  Readers and students are recommended to write 100-word responses to the prompts. Written answers could be shared in small group discussions.

      ●  Each question can be allotted five minutes to write answers as a way of reviewing notes before shared in small group discussions.

      ●  Use the questions as a template to provide peer feedback and think of your own questions to develop during the discussions to spur creative thinking

      Whether you’re an avid learner set out to reach the best for yourself, or a student struggling to learn the subject matter, these discussion prompts can get you to actively respond as you question, analyze, relate, and reflect.

      We hope that our readers will be able to become

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