Activity Overview
Having students choose a favorite quote or scene from the book allows them to express which parts of the story resonated with them on a personal level. In this way, students are making a text-to-self connection that demonstrates their understanding of the characters and their development or the themes of the novel. Students can share their storyboards afterwards and have a short discussion about what the quotes mean to them.
Some students may end up choosing the same quote, but have different perspectives. This is always interesting for students to see and can open up a discussion as to how not everyone can read the same lines in the same way based on their own perspectives and personal experiences.
Examples of Quotes from The Girl Who Drank The Moon
“Sacrifice one or sacrifice all. That is the way of the world. We couldn’t change it if we tried.”
“Your brother? How could I fight for him? If I had, the Witch would have killed us all and then where would we be? Sacrifice one or sacrifice all. That is the way of the world. We couldn’t change it if we tried. Enough questions. Off with you. Fool child.”
“‘The path to Truth is in the dreaming heart,’ the Poet tells us.”
“We deserve that honor. I mean you deserve it, my dear son.”
“Human babies are only tiny for an instant—their growing up is as swift as the beat of a hummingbird’s wing.”
“I do hope you are able to make at least one person grovel today. It would put to rest so many misgivings among the other Elders.”
“In any case, by denying access, we give our people a gift. They learn to accept their lot in life. They learn that any action is inconsequential. Their days remain, as they should be, cloudy. There is no greater gift than that. Now. Where is my Zirin tea?”
"A story can tell the truth, she knew, but a story can also tell a lie. Stories can bend and twist and obfuscate. Controlling stories is power indeed."
"How many feelings can one heart hold? She looked at her grandmother. At her mother. At the man protecting his family. Infinite, Luna thought. The way the universe is infinite. It is light and dark and endless motion; it is space and time, and space within space, and time within time. And she knew: there is no limit to what the heart can carry."
“Everything you see is in the process of making or unmaking or dying or living. Everything is in a state of change.”
“My love isn't divided," she said. "It is multiplied.”
“Death is always sudden," Glerk said. His eyes had begun to itch. "Even when it isn't.”
“Some of us...choose love over power. Indeed, most of us do.”
“The heart is built of starlight. And time. A pinprick of longing lost in the dark. An unbroken chord linking the Infinite to the Infinite. My heart wishes upon your heart and the wish is granted. Meanwhile the world spins. Meanwhile the universe expands. Meanwhile the mystery of love reveals itself, again and again, in the mystery of you. I have gone. I will return. Glerk”
“It was a fine thing indeed, Luna thought, being eleven. She loved the symmetry of it, and the lack of symmetry. Eleven was a number that was visually even, but functionally not - it looked one way and behaved in quite another. Just like most eleven-year-olds, or so she assumed.”
“And the more they asked, the more they wondered. And the more they wondered, the more they hoped. And the more they hoped, the more the clouds of sorrow lifted, drifted, and burned away in the heat of a brightening sky.”
“When you apologize, however, you may begin healing yourself. It is not for us. It is for you. I recommend it.”
“Curiosity is the curse of the Clever. Or perhaps cleverness is the curse of the Curious. In any case, I am never lacking for either, I’m afraid, which does keep me rather busy.”
“Knowledge is power, but it is a terrible power when it is hoarded and hidden.”
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite quote or scene in The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Illustrate your quote and write what it means to you.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Choose a favorite quote or scene from The Girl Who Drank The Moon.
- Create an image that represents this quote using appropriate scenes, characters and items.
- In the description box, write the quote and at least one sentence about what this quote means to you.
Requirements: Quote or Scene, Illustration, 1-2 sentences about what it means to you.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The explanation of what the quote means to the student is clear and at least two sentences. | The explanation of what the quote means to the student can be understood but it is somewhat unclear. | The explanation of what the quote means to the student is unclear and is not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustration represents the quote or explanation using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustration relates to the quote or explanation, but is difficult to understand. | The illustration does not clearly relate to the quote or the explanation. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
Activity Overview
Having students choose a favorite quote or scene from the book allows them to express which parts of the story resonated with them on a personal level. In this way, students are making a text-to-self connection that demonstrates their understanding of the characters and their development or the themes of the novel. Students can share their storyboards afterwards and have a short discussion about what the quotes mean to them.
Some students may end up choosing the same quote, but have different perspectives. This is always interesting for students to see and can open up a discussion as to how not everyone can read the same lines in the same way based on their own perspectives and personal experiences.
Examples of Quotes from The Girl Who Drank The Moon
“Sacrifice one or sacrifice all. That is the way of the world. We couldn’t change it if we tried.”
“Your brother? How could I fight for him? If I had, the Witch would have killed us all and then where would we be? Sacrifice one or sacrifice all. That is the way of the world. We couldn’t change it if we tried. Enough questions. Off with you. Fool child.”
“‘The path to Truth is in the dreaming heart,’ the Poet tells us.”
“We deserve that honor. I mean you deserve it, my dear son.”
“Human babies are only tiny for an instant—their growing up is as swift as the beat of a hummingbird’s wing.”
“I do hope you are able to make at least one person grovel today. It would put to rest so many misgivings among the other Elders.”
“In any case, by denying access, we give our people a gift. They learn to accept their lot in life. They learn that any action is inconsequential. Their days remain, as they should be, cloudy. There is no greater gift than that. Now. Where is my Zirin tea?”
"A story can tell the truth, she knew, but a story can also tell a lie. Stories can bend and twist and obfuscate. Controlling stories is power indeed."
"How many feelings can one heart hold? She looked at her grandmother. At her mother. At the man protecting his family. Infinite, Luna thought. The way the universe is infinite. It is light and dark and endless motion; it is space and time, and space within space, and time within time. And she knew: there is no limit to what the heart can carry."
“Everything you see is in the process of making or unmaking or dying or living. Everything is in a state of change.”
“My love isn't divided," she said. "It is multiplied.”
“Death is always sudden," Glerk said. His eyes had begun to itch. "Even when it isn't.”
“Some of us...choose love over power. Indeed, most of us do.”
“The heart is built of starlight. And time. A pinprick of longing lost in the dark. An unbroken chord linking the Infinite to the Infinite. My heart wishes upon your heart and the wish is granted. Meanwhile the world spins. Meanwhile the universe expands. Meanwhile the mystery of love reveals itself, again and again, in the mystery of you. I have gone. I will return. Glerk”
“It was a fine thing indeed, Luna thought, being eleven. She loved the symmetry of it, and the lack of symmetry. Eleven was a number that was visually even, but functionally not - it looked one way and behaved in quite another. Just like most eleven-year-olds, or so she assumed.”
“And the more they asked, the more they wondered. And the more they wondered, the more they hoped. And the more they hoped, the more the clouds of sorrow lifted, drifted, and burned away in the heat of a brightening sky.”
“When you apologize, however, you may begin healing yourself. It is not for us. It is for you. I recommend it.”
“Curiosity is the curse of the Clever. Or perhaps cleverness is the curse of the Curious. In any case, I am never lacking for either, I’m afraid, which does keep me rather busy.”
“Knowledge is power, but it is a terrible power when it is hoarded and hidden.”
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite quote or scene in The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Illustrate your quote and write what it means to you.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Choose a favorite quote or scene from The Girl Who Drank The Moon.
- Create an image that represents this quote using appropriate scenes, characters and items.
- In the description box, write the quote and at least one sentence about what this quote means to you.
Requirements: Quote or Scene, Illustration, 1-2 sentences about what it means to you.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The explanation of what the quote means to the student is clear and at least two sentences. | The explanation of what the quote means to the student can be understood but it is somewhat unclear. | The explanation of what the quote means to the student is unclear and is not at least two sentences. |
| Illustrations | The illustration represents the quote or explanation using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustration relates to the quote or explanation, but is difficult to understand. | The illustration does not clearly relate to the quote or the explanation. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
How Tos about Favorite Quotes from The Girl Who Drank the Moon
How to Facilitate a Meaningful Class Discussion About Favorite Quotes
Encourage students to share their selected quotes in a supportive environment. Start by setting clear, respectful guidelines so everyone feels safe expressing personal connections.
Prompt students to explain why their quote matters to them
Ask each student to briefly describe what their chosen quote means to them. This deepens understanding and allows for authentic text-to-self connections.
Invite classmates to respond or ask questions about each quote
Foster engagement by allowing students to comment or ask questions about their peers’ choices. This builds empathy and shows how different perspectives enrich interpretation.
Highlight similarities and differences in interpretation
Point out when multiple students choose the same quote but offer unique perspectives. This illustrates how individual experiences shape reading and meaning-making.
Wrap up by connecting the discussion to larger themes in the novel
Summarize key insights from the discussion and relate them back to major themes or character development in the book. This reinforces comprehension and helps students see the broader significance of their connections.
Frequently Asked Questions about Favorite Quotes from The Girl Who Drank the Moon
What are some memorable quotes from The Girl Who Drank the Moon?
The Girl Who Drank the Moon features many memorable quotes, such as “Sacrifice one or sacrifice all. That is the way of the world. We couldn’t change it if we tried,” and “A story can tell the truth, she knew, but a story can also tell a lie.” These quotes capture the novel’s major themes of sacrifice, truth, and the power of stories.
How can I use quotes from The Girl Who Drank the Moon in a classroom activity?
You can have students choose a favorite quote or scene from the book, illustrate it, and write a short reflection about its meaning. This encourages text-to-self connections and discussion about characters, themes, and personal interpretation in a creative way.
Why is it valuable for students to pick their favorite quote from a novel?
Having students pick a favorite quote helps them connect personally with the text, deepens comprehension, and sparks discussion about different perspectives. It’s an engaging way to build critical thinking and empathy through literature.
What is a text-to-self connection in reading activities?
A text-to-self connection occurs when students relate aspects of a story—like quotes or scenes—to their own experiences, feelings, or beliefs. This strategy enhances understanding and makes reading more meaningful.
What is a simple lesson plan for teaching The Girl Who Drank the Moon quotes?
Simple lesson plan: 1) Ask each student to select a quote or scene from the book, 2) Illustrate it, 3) Write 1-2 sentences about its significance, and 4) Share and discuss as a class. This activity fosters engagement and interpretation skills.
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