Response Journal for The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Section 1 pp. 26-55 Lesson 1
I.
Characters who are introduced. Describe the characters. Why are these characters important to Eddie?
II.
Setting. Describe and explain what is important about the setting in the chapter?
III.
3 examples of figurative language devices used (include quote and page # and label).
IV.
Conflict: Internal? External? Explain.
V.
What lesson is learned by Eddie in the section? (use quote from text then explain in your own words)
VI.
What theme is being developed in the chapter? Explain.
VII.
Written Response:
Throughout the novel, there are many statements that we can agree or disagree with, or they may connect to
our own lives in some way. Pick one of the following statements from this portion of the novel and write at
least one paragraph responding to it with original ideas that you have concerning the statement from your own
experiences and the characters in the novel.
“But all endings are also beginnings.” (1)
“Every life has one true-love snapshot.” (9)
“But the running boy is inside every man, no matter how old he gets.” (29)
Response Journal for The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Section 2 pp. 56-97 Lesson 2
I.
Characters who are introduced. Describe the characters. Why are these characters important to Eddie?
II.
Setting. Describe and explain what is important about the setting in the chapter?
III.
3 examples of figurative language devices used (include quote and page # and label).
IV.
Conflict: Internal? External? Explain.
V.
What lesson is learned by Eddie in the section? (use quote from text then explain in your own words)
VI.
What theme is being developed in the chapter? Explain.
VII.
Written Response:
Throughout the novel, there are many statements that we can agree or disagree with, or they may connect to our
own lives in some way. Pick one of the following statements from this portion of the novel and write at least one
paragraph responding to it with original ideas that you have concerning the statement from your own experiences
and the characters in the novel.
“War could bond men like a magnet, but like a magnet it could repel them, too.” ( 65)
“Sacrifice is part of life.” (93)
Response Journal for The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Section 3 pp. 98-145 Lesson 3
I.
Characters who are introduced. Describe the characters. Why are these characters important to Eddie?
II.
Setting. Describe and explain what is important about the setting in the chapter?
III.
3 examples of figurative language devices used (include quote and page # and label).
IV.
Conflict: Internal? External? Explain.
V.
What lesson is learned by Eddie in the section? (use quote from text then explain in your own words)
VI.
What theme is being developed in the chapter? Explain.
VII.
Written Response:
Throughout the novel, there are many statements that we can agree or disagree with, or they may connect to our
own lives in some way. Pick one of the following statements from this portion of the novel and write at least one
paragraph responding to it with original ideas that you have concerning the statement from your own experiences
and the characters in the novel.
“All parents damage their children.” (110)
“You have peace…when you make it with yourself.” ( 113)
‘Which was worse left unexplained: a life, or a death?” (140)
Response Journal for The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Section 4 pp. 146-178 Lesson 4
I.
Characters who are introduced. Describe the characters. Why are these characters important to Eddie?
II.
Setting. Describe and explain what is important about the setting in the chapter?
III.
3 examples of figurative language devices used (include quote and page # and label).
IV.
Conflict: Internal? External? Explain.
V.
What lesson is learned by Eddie in the section? (use quote from text then explain in your own words)
VI.
What theme is being developed in the chapter? Explain.
VII.
Written Response:
Throughout the novel, there are many statements that we can agree or disagree with, or they may connect to our
own lives in some way. Pick one of the following statements from this portion of the novel and write at least one
paragraph responding to it with original ideas that you have concerning the statement from your own experiences
and the characters in the novel.
“But he didn’t [say it]. Eddie never said anything he felt that deeply.” (151)
“People say they ‘find’ love, as if it were an object hidden by a rock. But love takes many forms, and it is never the same for
any man and woman.” ( 155)
“Life has to end…love doesn’t” (173)
Response Journal for The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Section 5 pp. 179-196 Lesson 5
I.
Characters who are introduced. Describe the characters. Why are these characters important to Eddie?
II.
Setting. Describe and explain what is important about the setting in the chapter?
III.
3 examples of figurative language devices used (include quote and page # and label).
IV.
Conflict: Internal? External? Explain.
V.
What lesson is learned by Eddie in the section? (use quote from text then explain in your own words)
VI.
What theme is being developed in the chapter? Explain.
VII.
Written Response:
Throughout the novel, there are many statements that we can agree or disagree with, or they may connect to our
own lives in some way. Pick one of the following statements from this portion of the novel and write at least one
paragraph responding to it with original ideas that you have concerning the statement from your own experiences
and the characters in the novel.
“It is never hard to act ordinary if you feel ordinary.” (p. 183)
“Each affects the other and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one.” (p. 196)
Writing assignment for The Five People You Meet in Heaven
(50 pts. writing standard)
ELA9RL4.a Demonstrates understanding of significant themes in specific literary works.
ELA9W2.a Expository: Engages the interests of the reader
ELA9W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader,
maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals closure
Respond to ONE of the lessons learned by Eddie. Explain the lesson, its
significance to Eddie’s life and your personal connection to the life lesson. Do
you agree with it? If so, how does this lesson apply to you and humanity in
general?
Your written response should be one page typed in MLA format. (This will go in
your portfolio.)
IN ADDITION to the one page written response, attach a second piece of
paper with a picture of a famous piece of artwork or lyrics of a song that
represents the theme of your discussed lesson. The title of the piece and
artist must be included. Write a 2-3 sentence explanation of the
artwork/song’s connection to the lesson.