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Quickwrite If someone said, “My best friend is a computer, ” what character traits would he or she have? Make a list. What do you think the title “User Friendly” suggests about the story’s possible theme? Make a prediction.

Previewing Why are some sections of the text written in green? What do you notice about the language in these passages? Skim the first two paragraphs. Which characters are introduced? Who is the narrator?

Questioning Why is Kevin stunned? What does he think about Louis’ unusual behavior?

Questioning What makes Kevin confide in Louis? What do you think Louis means by “I’ll take care of Ginny? ”

Questioning What makes Louis stop replying with the error message?

Questioning How does Louis feel about Kevin? How do these feelings affect the Linkes?

Reviewing How does Kevin affect events in the story? CAUSE EFFECT Louis begins harassing Ginny with creepy phone calls.

Reviewing How does Louis/Louise affect events in the story? CAUSE EFFECT The Linkes begin to have problems: Chuck is arrested, credit cards are cancelled, & parents are audited by IRS.

Reviewing How do Ginny and Chuck Linke affect events in the story? CAUSE EFFECT Kevin confides his feelings to Louis.

Reviewing How does Kevin’s dad affect events in the story? CAUSE EFFECT Louis prints out a love letter to Kevin signed “Louise. ”

Reviewing Idioms are exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally. “I’m history!” “I’m losing my marbles!” Is Louis/Louise capable of understanding idioms? Why/Why not?

Analyzing Character Traits Kevin: Theme: Louis/Louise:

Connecting Did your prediction about the story’s theme match with your final interpretation? If not, how did it change?