Close Reading Activity for Rogue Wave
Name:____________________
1. Reread lines 1-10. Why might the author include this information?
2. Reread lines 11-16 and cite evidence that identifies the setting.
3. Reread lines 17-36 and use details from the story to describe the setting. What
makes the setting a potentially dangerous place?
4. Reread lines 63-67 and use the textual evidence to support an inference to
describe Sully’s abilities as a sailor.
5. Reread lines 94-107 and use text evidence to identify the external conflict (a
struggle with an outside force).
6. Reread lines 94-101 and identify the simile and explain the effect this choice of
words creates in describing the setting.
(Lines 94-107)
7. Reread lines 119-137 and identify the two settings. Explain how these settings
now impact the plot.
8. Reread lines 124-129 and identify evidence in the text that suggests the added
danger.
9. Reread lines 175-185 and identify details that support an inference about how
Scoot might deal with the situation she is in.
10. Reread lines 200-211 and identify details that create obstacles for Scoot.
11. Reread lines 239-258 and identify how Sully and Scoot have overcome the first big
obstacle in their way.
12. Reread lines 245-249 and explain how this quick exchange between the characters
helps build suspense.
13. Reread lines 272-281 and make an inference about how Sully’s actions might help
both Scoot and Sully himself.
14.Reread lines 303-312 and cite evidence that supports an inference about Scoot’s
abilities.
15. Reread lines 314-319 and identify the obstacle and how it is related to setting.
16.Reread lines 339-354 and identify details that are increasing the suspense and
explain how these details create tension and excitement.
17. Reread lines 363-372 and cite evidence that indicates this is the climax of the
story.
18. Reread the exchange and explain why Stevens responds the way he does.