In-Depth Analysis of Characters and Themes in 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord
"Exploring the novel 'Rules' by Cynthia Lord, we delve into the characters, setting, and themes. The story revolves around Catherine, a 12-year-old girl with a brother who has autism. Through interactions with various characters like David, Kristi, and Jason, the narrative sheds light on the challenges of autism and the importance of understanding differences. The Maine summer setting and Catherine's passion for drawing add depth to the plot. The book sensitively portrays how individuals with autism navigate the world, emphasizing empathy and acceptance."
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By Cynthia Lord Rules
Warm up: Who is your favorite character in Rules? Explain. (Please answer on a Post-it Note)
Setting Time and place of the story
Setting Maine Summer time Present Day
Main Character Person or animal the story is mainly about
Main Character Catherine 12 years old Likes to draw Has two guinea pigs
Characters People or animals in the story that interact with the main character
Characters David Catherine s brother who is autistic Kristi-girl who moved into the house next door Catherine wants to be her friend Jason-in a wheelchair and uses a communication book Catherine becomes friends with Jason but is embarrassed by him at first Catherine s parents- busy with David and work Ryan-Bullies David
Autism Causes kids to experience the world differently from the way most other kids do. If someone has autism, his or her brain has trouble with an important job: making sense of the world. Kids can be mildly affected by autism, so that they only have a little trouble in life, or they can be very affected, so that they need a lot of help.
Autism It's hard for kids with autism to talk with other people and express themselves using words. What does David do when he can not express himself? David uses quotes from Frog and Toad
Autism Normal sounds may really bother someone with autism so much so that the person covers his or her ears. What noise upsets David? Catherine s guinea pigs squeals upset David.
Autism Kids with autism often can't make connections that other kids make easily. For example, when someone smiles, you know the smiling person is happy or being friendly. But a kid with autism may have trouble connecting that smile with the person's happy feelings. Which character is mean to David but David does not understand that this character is a bully? Ryan
Autism A kid who has autism also has trouble linking words to their meanings. Imagine trying to understand what your mom is saying if you didn't know what her words really mean. David struggles with the word late. How is this shown in the book? Rule: Late does not mean not coming. David gets upset when he is waiting for his dad to take him to the video store and his dad comes home late from work.
Autism Therapist can help kids with autism learn social skills, speech, acceptable behavior, and motor skills.
Conflict Problem in the story
Conflict Catherine tries to form a friendship with Kristi. Catherine struggles to accept David and Jason
Resolution Part of the story where the problem is solved
Resolution Catherine decides she does not need to be friends with Kristi and Kristi can be friends with Ryan Catherine acceptsJason as her friend and is not embarrassed by him Catherine learns to acceptDavid as a unique individual
Theme Message or moral of the story
Theme There are flaws in all of us. We should accept others even if they are different.
Review Who is the main character? A. Jason B. David C. Catherine D. Kristi
Review What is the setting of the story? A. Maine in the summer B. New Jersey in the fall C. Massachusetts in the winter D. New York in the spring
Review What is one conflict in the story? Catherine tries to form a friendship with Kristi. Catherine struggles to accept David and Jason
Review What is a theme for the story? There are flaws in all of us. We should accept others even if they are different.
Review What is the title of David s favorite book? A. Harry Potter B. Crash C. Frog and Toad are Friends D. Maniac Magee
Review What are Catherine s parents occupations?
Open-ended Question Catherine creates rules to help David in various social situations. Identify a time in Ruleswhen David s autism affects his behavior. Describe how Catherine s rules change or influence David s behavior. Use details and examples to support your response.
