In the small part of me But I don’t understand it In the sore part of me The feeling part For that part It’s just too Far away And a little Too scary
‘Do you think that would help?’ Susan asks And I nod And she nods
And tells me that that’s what we’ll do then We’ll find books and We’ll find me in them.
COMMUNICATION MANAGING MYSELF After Reading
Check your understanding 1. What topic is Stevie researching? 2. How does Susan react when Stevie says she might have a crush on Chloe? R E E L
LITERACY
3. Is Stevie’s mum supportive when Stevie talks to her about her feelings for girls?
BEING CREATIVE R E E L
4. Do you get the impression that Stevie has a lot of confidence in herself? R E E L
MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING
5. What plan do Stevie and Susan come up with to help Stevie understand her feelings better?
R E E L WORKING WITH OTHERS COMMUNICATION
Responding to the extract 1.
MANAGING MYSELF NUMERACY
2. How does the way this text is laid out affect your understanding and enjoyment of the text? Your answer should mention poetic techniques including repetition, enjambment and stanzas.
3. What happens in this scene that would lead you to think that this a key moment in the novel? Your answer should refer to revelations in the extract, and how they impact on the protagonist.
BEING CREATIVE MANAGING INFORMATION AND THINKING R E E L 284 WORKING WITH OTHERS R E E L
Imagine you are Stevie. In 50 words, outline how you would like your mum to respond when you tell her about your feelings. STAYING WELL
