Leigh writes stories including one that earned him honorable mention in a contest. This is text evidence that Leigh is compassionate or determined?
What is determined?
100
"I'm going to get whoever steals from my lunch."
Who is Leigh Botts?
100
What did Leigh tell Mr. Henshaw was the reason he had had a big fight with his mother?
She said he had to answer all of Mr. Henshaw's questions.
100
"The way dad handled his rig, he was like a knight in shining armor."
What is a simile?
200
To provide food for a large party or event.
What is catering?
200
"Look out. Don't lose your false teeth." This quote is text evidence that Mr. Fridley is amusing or annoying?
What is amusing?
200
"I had to chain up on Highway 80 and lost time."
Who is Bill Botts?
200
How did Leigh change during the story?
He learned to have a positive attitude about his dad?
200
The butterflies were little brown sticks sitting on the tree branches.
What is a metaphor?
300
Divides a room into separate areas.
What is a partition?
300
"Take it easy, kid," he said. "I just didn't get around to it. I was going to call you this evening." This quote shows that Bill Botts is forgetful or cautious?
What is forgetful?
300
"I would like an alarm like that on the door of my room at home."
Who is Barry?
300
How did Leigh know that something had happened to Bandit?
There was a long silence when he asked Dad about Bandit?
300
"Katy has a heart as big as a football stadium."
What is a simile?
400
A house divided into 2 separate dwellings.
What is a duplex?
400
"Dad, you keep Bandit. You need him more than I do." This quote is text evidence that Leigh is selfish or considerate?
What is considerate?
400
"Cheer up, Leigh, or you'll trip over your lower lip."
Who is Mr. Fridley?
400
How do we know that Mr. Fridley knew that Leigh came to school early everyday?
He asked Leigh to come early and help him put up the flag each morning.
OR
He told Leigh to stop walking backwards, because it scared him.
400
"The alarm was a roaring animal when it went off."
What is a metaphor?
500
Food that is many ingredients cooked together in one pan.
What is a casserole?
500
Bonnie Botts is a single mother who works, goes to school, and takes care of Leigh. This is text evidence that Bonnie Botts is __________.
What is hardworking (or another acceptable answer)?
500
"Whenever I watch the waves, I feel that....life will still go on."
Who is Bonnie Botts?
500
What is the most likely reason that Leigh stopped setting the alarm on his lunchbox?
Leigh knew that the thief would not steal from his lunch anymore because he knew there was an alarm.