Characters
Who is the main character of Anything But Typical?
Answer: Jason Blake.
Where does Jason like to spend time because it feels organized and calm?
How does Jason feel when he first talks to Rebecca online?
He feels understood and heard.
True or False: The novel teaches that everyone should act exactly the same.
False
What does ACE2 stand for?
Answer, Cite, Explain, Elaborate
Who is Jason’s online friend known as PhoenixBird?
Answer: Rebecca.
What is Storyboard?
A writing website where Jason posts stories.
What emotion does Jason often feel in crowded or unpredictable situations?
Anxiety or nervousness.
What important talent does Jason use to express himself?
Writing
What is one example of evidence you could use to show Jason grows during the story?
He chooses to go to the Storyboard convention even though he is afraid.
Which character is Jason’s younger brother and often helps others understand him?
Answer: Jeremy.
Why is Jason nervous about the Storyboard convention?
He worries Rebecca may react badly to his autism when they meet in person.
How does Rebecca react when she meets Jason in person?
She is surprised but tries to be kind and understanding.
What is one major theme of the novel?
True friendship is based on who people are inside.
It's okay to be different.
It is important to stay true to yourself.
What is one way Jason changes from the beginning to the end of the novel?
He becomes more confident and willing to let others see who he truly is.
Which adult at the library has difficulty understanding Jason’s needs?
Answer: Miss Leno.
What does Jason’s mom create to help him prepare for the convention trip?
A social story or schedule.
What realization does Jason have about his Bennu story near the end of the novel?
He realizes the story reflects his own feelings.
How does the novel encourage readers to think about differences?
It shows that people communicate and experience the world in different ways, and those differences deserve understanding and respect.
Why is meeting Rebecca an important moment for Jason?
It shows courage because he risks being judged and still chooses to be himself.
Which character from Jason’s past shows both kindness and confusion about Jason’s behavior?
Answer: Aaron Miller.
What happens when Jason finally sees Rebecca at the convention?
He freezes and struggles to speak.
By the end of the book, how does Jason feel about himself?
He accepts that he is “anything but typical” and embraces being a writer.
Why is the title Anything But Typical important to Jason’s journey?
Jason learns to accept that he does not fit society’s idea of “typical,” and he becomes proud of who he is.
Find evidence for this claim: Jason grows throughout the novel by learning to accept himself. The text states, "____________________" (page __).