Characters
I am blonde, skinny, seemingly "weak" but brave. Who am I?
Tris
Why aren't there old people in Dauntless?
They can't handle the dangerous activities. They either become factionless or die.
What does Dauntless value?
Bravery
Who does Tris fight in her first fight? Does she win?
Peter. NO!
What do we do on Mondays?
Student Teacher Monday. A Student reads to the class!
I am strong, blunt, and most other characters are scared of me except Tris. Who am I?
Four
How does an initiate become a member of Dauntless?
They must be ranked in the top 10 at the end of initiation.
What does Amity value?
Kindness & peace
What is Al's mentality about fighting?
He's good at it, but he refuses to beat anyone up. He would rather be ranked last than hurt anyone.
What do we do on Tuesdays?
Partner Read! Then, we write down what we learned about the main character on a sticky note.
I am a good fighter, but I'm incredibly rude, especially to Tris. I constantly call her a "stiff." Who am I?
Peter
How would you describe the "new rules" that Eric keeps referring to?
Brutal! Instead of conceding in a fight, you must fight until someone cannot continue.
What does Erudite value?
Intelligence & knowledge
What advice does Four give Tris about fighting?
He tells her to attack first because she's fast.
Who usually aren't allowed to sit next to one another?
Hakeem and Jameir
I am tall, strong, but seem to be emotionally weak. I often cry myself to sleep loudly with others in the room. Who am I?
Al
What are the different jobs that you can have in Dauntless.
Fence patrol, city security, leadership within the faction
What does Candor value?
Honesty
Who does Christina fight? What happens during & after the fight?
Molly. Christina gets beat up and concedes. Eric forces her to hang from the bridge over the chasm as a punishment for conceding from the fight.
What do we do on Thursdays?
Solo Read! We read a chapter independently and use journal prompts to unpack the chapter.
I am tall, with short brown hair, and I'm considered a "spitfire" by others. I often tell people what I truly think. I'm also becoming a close friend of Tris
Christina
Describe the Dauntless compound.
Underground pit that you arrive at by jumping off of a building. It is dark, exciting, and contains a chasm of water to remind them of the thin line between bravery and idiocy.
What does Abnegation value?
Selflessness
How does Tris react to her fight with Peter? What do we see about her personality through this situation?
She doesn't back down or concede. She bravely faces him and continues to get up after being pummeled. We see her courage and resolve. We see her willingness to endure pain, and her strength of heart.
What do we do on Fridays?
FACTION WAR FRIDAY!