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    The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder: A Study Guide

    By Ray Moore

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    Tragedy and the randomness of death combine to make Thornton Wilder's Pullitzer prize winning novel one of the truly great texts.
    The study guide gives a background introduction and overview, including character synopsis. In-depth questions on each chapter along with a helpful commentary will guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the plot, background, themes, and characters of the novel. The questions are primarily designed to stimulate group discussion, but can also be used for self-study. Teachers may wish to use the questions in a variety of ways including assigning some for homework, group discussion in class, formal presentations, written answers, etc. Possible student answers are provided. Multiple-choice reading quizzes on each Part are also provided -with answers.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRay Moore
    Release dateJun 22, 2014
    ISBN9781311851222
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    The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder: A Study Guide
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    Ray Moore

    Scott Habeeb, a graduate of Virginia Tech, has a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. He has worked as a ninth grade teacher, school Web page designer, coach, assistant principal, and high school principal. He lives in Salem, Virginia. Ray Moore, a 1971 graduate of Virginia Tech lives in Salem, Virginia and taught high school students for nearly four decades. He worked as a ninth grade English teacher and beginning in 1991 served as the chair of Salem High School's ninth grade transition program until his retirement in 2014. Alan Seibert, earned his doctor of education in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech in 2000. He has worked as a ninth grade Earth Science teacher, a middle and high school assistant principal, an elementary school principal, and now is superintendent of schools for the City of Salem. He lives in Salem, Virginia.

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