Vocabulary
to hurt the feelings of or insult
offend
DAILY DOUBLE
Why does Ally introduce Travis to Mr. Daniels?
Travis wants to learn to read too
Who does Ally introduce to Mr. Daniels at the end of the book?
Travis
DAILY DOUBLE
very good or excellent
What do the student's leave on Shay's desk?
old friendship bracelets
DAILY DOUBLE
What analogy does Albert make comparing Ally to and why?
The Flying Tiger because she changes how she acts in front of different people like how the Flying Tiger plane changed appearances.
to keep trying to do something in spite of difficulties
persevere
Which of the following was NOT on the trio's shirts?
a. flint
b. steel
c. sparks
d. magnesium
c. sparks
What analogy does Albert make comparing Keisha to and why?
The baby because she is mostly quiet, but loud when she wants something and usually gets what she wants.
a comparison of things based on ways they are alike
analogies
What did Mr. Daniels say the people he talks about all have in common?
They most likely had dyslexia
Who leaves a wooden 'A' on Ally's desk?
Suki
a person or event that quickly causes change or action
catalyst
How does Albert deal with the bullies and why?
He pushes/punches them back and tells them to leave them alone because they began picking on Keisha and Ally.
What is Mr. Daniels studying at college?
Special Education