Chapters 1-6
What is Caitlin's least favorite part of school/least favorite subject?
Recess.
Why does Caitlin capitalize certain words or phrases?
Those are words or phrases that are important to her.
What TYPE of figurative language is this?:
"Ew!" he yells "you're like a dog! Slobbering all over your sleeve!"
A simile
What is the name of our main character?
Caitlin
Define "friend".
-Someone who is there for you, who you can trust, who you can talk to, who you can hang out with, who is kind and helpful to you, etc.
What does TRM stand for?
Tantrum Rage Meltdown
What does Caitlin do her "group" project on?
The human heart.
What does figurative mean?
Not literal, a word or phrase with a hidden meaning.
Who is Caitlin's counselor?
Mrs. Brooks
Define "chest" as it is used in the book.
What does Caitlin need to do in order to be able to watch a video at home?
Get 10 stickers on "Your Manners" chart.
What is Caitlin working on with Mrs. Brooks?
(What does Mrs. Brooks want her to do?)
Make a friend/friends.
What are the characteristics of a simile? (2 things)
-A comparision of two unlike things
-Uses the words "like" or "as"
How does Caitlin's dad feel?
How do you know?
-Sad, depressed, upset, stressed
-Answers will vary (He cries a lot, his reaction when Devon died, sometimes he asks the neighbor to watch Caitlin so he can have alone time, etc.)
Define "rage".
-Extreme anger
What grade is Caitlin in?
5th.
Where does Caitlin make a new friend?
Little kid recess.
Finish the simile:
(It has to make sense and be appropriate/kind!)
The room _________________________.
Varies.
(Must be a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as")
What is the name of Caitlin's new "maybe friend"?
Michael
Define "manners".
How you behave, your attitude.
What is Caitlin's favorite comfort place?
What is Caitlin trying to find?
(Hint: It's not an object)
Closure!
What are the four types of Figurative Language I mentioned we would be talking about while reading Mockingbird?
Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Personification
What is the name of the bully who Caitlin gets into an argument with?
Josh
What does closure mean?
-Acceptance after something bad or traumatic has happened, "the state of experiencing an emotional conclusion after a difficult life event", coming to terms with something emotionally difficult, etc.