Monday:Chicken Fingers
An ABCD is someone who is?
Is Indian, born in the US and acts American
What does Ravi and his parents think will most impress his new teacher and classmates?
His academic abilities
What superstition does Ravi's family believe?
Amma has a black spot on her tongue, and anything she says will happen.
Why does Joe's parents keep him home from school on Thursday?
They want to talk to him about issues he's having with Dillion.
What does Ravi realize when he sees Joe's mom and remembers the drawing he found in his backpack?
That Dillion was the one who drew it.
Students laugh at Ravi most likely because of...
His accent
Joe has APD. What does he say that officially means?
What does Joe mean when he refers to Ravi and him as "zebras"?
They are both considered prey for Dillion.
Why does Perimma want to go to school with Ravi?
She wants to know what's going on with Ravi.
Which word best describes Dillion's personal reflection project?
self-absorbed
What is one thing that Joe & Ravi have in common?
They both like the same book (Bud, Not Buddy)
Why does Ravi check the dictionary when he is in the Resource Room?
He wanted to look up the definition of "assimilate."
At what moment does Ravi realize that Dillion does not want to be friends with him?
When he calls Ravi, "curryhead."
How do Amma and Perimma help Ravi with his personal reflection assignment?
They create a poster with all of Ravi's acomplishments.
How does Ravi know M&Ms have four layers?
He heard Joe talking about it with Miss Frost.
What makes Joe different from his classmates?
He has APD - he struggles with too much noise
Why does Ravi take the double blue peanut M&M?
He was offered one by Miss Frost and took one to be nice.
What strategy does Joe use to keep Dillion from getting to him in the cafeteria?
He imagines Dillion as a chipmunck and laughs.
How does Joe's father apologize to him?
He put a letter under the door to his room.
Why did Ravi bring leeches instead of the poster for his personal reflection project?
Perippa helped Ravi to see who he really is using the leeches.
Why is Joe embarrassed of his mother?
She blew him a kiss in the cafeteria.
What does Miss Frost tell Ravi about making assumptions?
Assumptions are often wrong
What was put in Ravi's backpack when his things were taken to him at the nurse's office?
A note given to Joe from Dillion.
Why does Ravi pour his heart out to his mother?
He doesn't see himself as a success anymore.
What message or theme is emphasized throughout the book?
Assumptions are often wrong.