Vocabulary Review
What is the definition of resound?
to fill with noise or sound
Tell about Chase's accident.
He fell off of his roof.
What is plot?
sequence of events that make up a story
In the novel, ReStart, what is the plot?
Chase Ambrose was always the alpha rat and he hung out with the wrong friends. Ironically, the story twists and he gets a new start after a memory-loss-inducing accident. He wakes up in a hospital room and has to learn his life again. When he gets back to school... he sees that different kids treat him like a hero and others are afraid of him.
What are my favorite colors?
Blue and Green
What is the definition of immune?
to be protected from, for example: an illness
What are Chase's injuries?
He has acute amnesia, cuts and scrapes on his face and his arm is in a sling.
What is hyperbole?
An exaggeration.....for example:"This book is as old as the hills!"
Give an example of a hyperbole in the novel, ReStart.
Answers will vary. Teacher will need to account for these points based on detailed response.
(Remember, a hyperbole is an exaggeration)
What is my favorite food?
Chicken and Biscuit
What is the definition of jukes?
to mislead an opponent, to turn or bend
What makes Shoshanna's blood boil in Heaven on Ice? What does she do?
Shoshanna sees her family's archenemy, Chase Ambrose. She dumps her frozen yogurt over his head.
What is a simile?
A phrase using like or as....for example: "Her eyes were as blue as the sky."
What is an example of a simile in the novel, ReStart?
Answers may vary....students can use their books to locate the answer
How many years have I been teaching?
23 years
What is the definition of panorama?
a wide view
What are some things that Aaron and Bear do at the assisted living residence?
They steal snacks off of the food cart, start eating them and take $20 from Mrs. Swanson.
What is internal conflict in a character?
When a character struggles with his/her mind and thoughts over a problem.
What is an Internal Conflict with one of the characters in ReStart?
Answers will vary based on character chosen
Where did I live for 8 years?
What is the definition of seethe?
to be very angry
Describe what happens in the "Leaf Man" video.
Brendan and Chase film a YouTube video in which Brendan puts on a morphsuit, dumps maple syrup on himself and then jumps into a pile of leaves. All the neighborhood animals come running for him!
What is external conflict?
When a character struggles with an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the drama.
What is an External Conflict with one of the characters in the novel?
Answers may vary depending on character chosen.
How many years have I taught in the Junior High School as a Reading Specialist?
6 years