Ravi
How does Ravi feel after Mrs. Beam told him that he did not solve the math problem correctly?
Embarrassed, Frustrated
Joe is very observant. He explains to Miss Frost that there are ________ layers in a peanut M&M.
Four
Who actually trips Ravi?
Dillon
What is for lunch in this section of the book?
Hamburgers
What does APD stand for?
APD stands for Auditory Processing Disorder.
What does Ravi call Joe when accidentally steps on his name tag?
Big Foot
Why is Joe upset that Ravi found the double blue M&M?
Joe is upset that Ravi found the double blue M&M because it is rare.
What does Dillon steal from Ravi?
His mechanical pencils
Why does Ravi check the dictionary in the resource room?
Ravi wants to prove that Mrs. Beam was incorrect; however, he realizes that he is the one who was wrong.
Define assumption.
A belief or statement accepted as the truth without proof.
How does Ravi feel when he is asked to go with Miss Frost?
He is frustrated/upset because he would prefer to eat with Dillon Samreen.
How does Joe feel when he is asked to go with Miss Frost?
Joe feels relieved/happy because he got out of reading aloud.
Joe
What did Miss Frost say about making assumptions? Why did she say this?
Miss Frost said that assumptions are often wrong. She said this because Ravi told her that Mrs. Beam made assumptions about him. Also, because Ravi assumed that Joe tripped him.
Define whiff.
A slight smell of something.
What assumption does Ravi make about Joe?
That Joe cannot read well.
That Joe tripped him.
What assumption does Joe make about Ravi?
Joe feels that Ravi isn't as intelligent as he assumed because he believes that Joe is the one who tripped him.
Mop Top because her hair reminds him of a mop.
What assumption did Mrs. Beam make about Ravi?
Mrs. Beam assumed that because Ravi has an accent, he is not good at reading or speaking English.
Define assimilate.
To fit in with a society or culture.
What are two things that Ravi does to try and impress Mrs. Beam?
Examples:
Shows her his Vedic math
Gives her the definition of assimilate
Keeps his things neat/organized
What personality trait would you use to describe Mrs. Sylvester? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Example:
Concerned, because she worries about Joe and the struggles he faces in school.
What is the purpose of the exercise that Miss Frost does with Joe?
The exercise/activity helps Joe to practice tuning out distractions and focus on what is important.
Why does Mrs. Sylvester (Joe's mom) cook a delicious meal for him?
How does APD affect Joe in school?
It affects Joe because he hears everything and has difficulty focusing on what's important. He also struggles to remember things.