How to Use This Book.

Applying a Reading Schedule.

Understanding the Background of Nicholas Sparks and A Walk to Remember.

Introduction to Nicholas Sparks.

An Interview with Nicholas Sparks.

Introduction to A Walk to Remember.

A Synopsis of A Walk to Remember.

List of Characters.

A Walk to Remember Character Map.

Strategies for Teaching A Walk to Remember.

Classroom Reading Activities.

Activity: A Model Annotation of the Prologue.

Activity: Response Log.

Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy and Questioning Strategies.

Socratic Seminars.

Score Sheet for a Socratic Seminar.

Postreading Activities.

Activity: Developing a Thesis Statement.

Activity: Self-Evaluation.

Activity: Peer Evaluation.

Activity: Essay Checklist.

Conducting the Literary Analysis for A Walk to Remember.

Details.

Style and Voice.

Words Used to Describe an Author’s Tone and Voice.

Motifs.

Activity: Motif Sheet.

Activity: Motif Analysis Sheet.

Irony.

Activity: Irony.

Tone.

Tone Words to Know and Use.

Activity: Tone.

Imagery.

Activity: Imagery.

Plot.

Activity: Plot.

Syntax.

Activity: Syntax.

Symbolism.

Activity: Symbolism.

Setting.

Activity: Setting.

Character.

Character Words to Know and Use.

Activity: Character Development.

Themes.

Literary Terms.

Literary Terms to Know and Use.

Introductory to Literary Criticism.

Different Literary Lenses with Which to View A Walk to Remember.