Journey Novels Test Prep Reading Letter Skills Printable Resources
A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS:: THE BAD BEGINNING

Purpose: Read the excerpt from chapter one of this story by Lemony Snicket and understand plot.

Instructions: Click to read the excerpt here.

JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT::

  • 1. Write what happens at the beginning of the chapter. What is the narrator describing at the very beginning?
  • 2. What are three events, in order, that happen throughout the chapter? How do these events have an important effect on the story?
  • 3. What happens at the end of the chapter?
  • 4. When Mr. Poe moves toward the children, how do they react?
  • 5. The author describes Mr. Poe's outer appearance and inner character. Tell me three things you learn about him by reading this chapter.
  • 6. What is the setting of chapter one?

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