Three Levels of Reading: Stargirl
Analyzing Stargirl through three levels of reading
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Level 1: Reading on the line
My word: Elusive
"She was elusive." pg.15
Definitions:
1. Hard to find or capture.
2. Hard to comprehend or define.
Explanation:
Elusive describes Stargirl perfectly because she does and says everything in her own way. Since she is so unique, it is hard to find someone similar to her. Her elusiveness made people avoid her in the beginning but they soon learn to love and accept her.
Level 2: Reading between the Lines
We saw her set out a glass vase and drop into it a white and yellow daisy. She did and undid this in every class, six times a day. Stargirl, pg.15
This procedure is done by only Stargirl. You won't find anyone else doing this. Therefore, Stargirl is elusive.
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"Stargirl?" I said. "What kind of a name is that?" Stargirl, pg.4
The name Stargirl is not common at all. Her name also describes her as a person because the captures everyone's attention.
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"Normal" for her were long, floor-brushing pioneer dresses and skirts. Stargirl, pg.10
The way Stargirl dresses is not like everyone else, and that makes her elusive.
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She wore no makeup, and her eyes were the biggest I have ever seen. pg.5
Mostly everyone in the school wears makeup, but Stargirl doesn't. Her eyes are also very big.
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Level Three: Reading beyond the Lines
Thematic Statement #1:
The main thematic statement of Stargirl is to make yourself stand out from others and make yourself someone with a different way of seeing things. Jerry Spinelli is trying to show the reader that your differences make you special.
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Thematic Statement #2:
The second thematic statement of Stargirl is to accept your differences and not be afraid to stand out. The author is trying to show that being different is not a bad thing and sometimes normal is, well... boring
Stargirl and Leo meditating
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Stargirl playing the Ukulele
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Stargirl's Happy Wagon
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Stargirl Dancing
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