Kira-Kira | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Lynn's Diary - This is where Katie gets many of her early memories from.

Bera-Bera - This is a stuffed animal that is half rabbit and half dog. He talks to Katie quite often, sometimes so much that she has to ask him to be quiet.

Glittery Pink Nail Polish - Katie steals this from the five and dime store because Lynn says she would like to have some.

Lynn's Desk - This is where Katie sets up a display to honor her sister's spirit for the forty-nine days that her family believes...
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