Characters
What does Ravi's name mean in sanskrit?
What is Ravi's biggest challenge on the first day of school?
Ravi's biggest challenge on the first day of school is being understood because others assume he does not speak English, but it's simply his Indian English accent.
What is one theme from Save Me a Seat?
Friendship, acceptance, bullying, karma, assumptions.
There are two narrators with two points of view. Joe and Ravi.
Give one word to describe Ravi and one word to describe Joe.
Confident, proud, determined
and
Thoughtful, caring, quiet
What learning difference does Joe have?
APD. Auditory Processing Disorder.
Why does Joe have a hard time standing up to Dillon?
Joe lacks confidence and is worried Dillon will only bully him more if he speaks up.
Why is courage important to the story's plot?
The boys have to show courage in order to stand up for themselves against Dillon.
How does Joe's point of view help us understand Dillon?
Joe's point of view reveals to us Dillon is actually a bully.
What does it mean to feel invisible?
Feeling unseen or unnoticed for who you are or having people assume things about you that aren't actually true.
Which teacher does Ravi seek to impress?
Mrs. Beam
How does Ravi first view Joe?
Ravi thinks Joe is simply big and dull, or not as smart as him, with big feet.
What do Ravi and Joe both want deep down?
They both want to be accepted for who they are as unique individuals.
How does Ravi's point of view cause us to relate to him?
Dillon pretends to be nice to teachers, ______ he bullies kids.
(because, but, so)
but
Who helps Ravi realize Joe may be a good friend?
Miss Frost
How does Joe first view Ravi?
Joe at first sees Ravi as full of himself.
How does Save Me a Seat show acceptance?
Ravi and Joe learn to accept themselves and each other.
Why is it entertaining to hear both characters' perspectives?
It helps us understand the complete story.
Joe stayed quiet, ______ he didn’t want more teasing.
(because, but, so)
because
Sequences
How do Joe and Ravi become friends?
They realize they have a common problem, Dillon's bullying, and come together to show Dillon he can no longer mess with them.
What lesson do we learn about judging people?
You shouldn't assume things about people too quickly.
How would the story be different if only one narrator told it?
We would be missing half of the story and it would feel one-sided or incomplete.
Ravi wanted to fit in and eat school lunch like the other kids, _______ his mom packed his lunch and gave him lunch money.
(because, but, so)
so