Practical Magic

by Alice Hoffman

Superstition p. 3-62

  • Write a paragraph or two telling me what you think of the book so far. Do you like the two women, Sally and Gillian? Where do you see this story going? (10 points)
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    • Premonitions p. 64-126

  • Keep a list of the superstitions and beliefs that are mentioned. (You can stop around 10-15.) Do any of these make sense to you? Explain. (10 points)
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    • Clairvoyance p. 128-209

  • This novel was made into a movie. Based on what you have read so far, should it have been? Regardless of whether you’ve seen the movie, how do you imagine this on screen? (10 points)
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    • Levitation p. 213-317

  • Choose one of the women in the story (Sally, Gillian, Antonia, or Kylie) and explain them. What motivates them? What issues do they struggle with? Can you relate with anything in their lives? (10 points)
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    • ~ As you are reading, make a list of ten sentences that are beautiful/captivating/engaging to you. It might be the imagery, metaphors, similes, or just the use of a word. Include the page number. Choose one of the ten sentences you selected and write a paragraph explaining why it’s such a powerful sentence to you. (15 points)

     

     

    "Alice Hoffman takes seemingly ordinary lives and lets us see and feel extraordinary things."

    -Amy Tan