NOTE AND NOTICEAha Moment

Aha Moments

Your own Mysteries/suspense Math – when you finally figure how to solve

the problem These are Aha Moments

When you realize something, and that realization, in some way, changes our actions.

Aha Moment

This is that moment when a character realizes or understands something that until that point he had not known.

That realization will probably change his or her actions in some way

Helps the reader to better understand how the character’s actions are related to the conflict, the progression of the plot, or theme.

Aha Moment – Text Clues

Text Clues – phrases that indicate either a sudden or a growing awareness that point to some understanding that the character has finally reached Examples:

Suddenly I realized Now I understand In an instant I saw It came to me in a flash I now knew I finally understood that It occurred to me

These clues tell you that this moment is important.

Anchor Question

Once you identify the Aha Moment, stop and ask yourself How might this change things?

If the character figured out a problem, you probably just learned about the conflict.

If the character understood a life lesson, you probably just learned the theme.

LogLocation Signpost I noticed My Notes About It

Bully – in the middle Aha Moment Lyla realizes that she no longer wants to be friends with the girls. She makes the right choice.

Bully – towards the end

Aha Moment Jamie realizes that he may be able to help Lyla. He is able to clear her name.

Frindle – pages 34 and 35

Aha Moment Nick realizes he has a new plan. He decides to create his own name for a pen…frindle.