Lit Openers
This page is your all-in-one resource for checking your work and deepening your understanding of the opening line. Here is how it structured:
Novel summary:
If you haven't read the whole book yet, we provide a brief summary of the novel.
-this summary gives you the main idea of the story and introduces the most important characters and the central conflict of the book.
-Reading the summary helps you understand why the opening line is so important and how it fits into the complete story.
Answers:
Did you get them right? Compare our detailed analysis with your own. This is a great way to see if you spotted the most important details in the opening line!
Need a better explanation? Our answers show you how we analysed the line, not just what the answer is. This helps you build your own methodological skills.
Author biography chart:
Every great book has a great author! To help you understand the context of the novel, we include a biography chart for the writer. This chart is clear and easy to read. It gives you the key facts about the author at a glance.
This answer page structure helps you follow a clear method to learn and understand each opening line.
The development of this series was made possible through the invaluable collaboration and expertise of Anne McAuley, former teacher of English as a foreign language. Her contributions were instrumental in bringing this educational series to fruition.
Disclaimer:
Our page is growing! Keep an eye out for more ESL-friendly resources coming soon. Please note that the content provided is not exhaustive but has been especially tailored for ESL high school students and their teachers.