Literary devices
What is a phrase that cannot be taken literally?
Figurative language
Who is Joey Costello?
Paul’s soccer teammate
Why does Paul wear thick glasses?
He is legally blind vision from a past incident.
What unusual event happens at Tangerine Middle School?
Sinkhole
How does Paul say he would feel if his brother died?
He wouldn't care, but he doesn't want him to die so he can know the full story about his eyes.
What is something that represents a person, place, or object?
Symbol
Who is Paul's brother?
Erik
Why does Paul get kicked off of the soccer team?
The school insurance cannot support someone that is visually handicapped.
What is unususal about Lake Windsor Middle?
Built on a sinkhole. Has portable classrooms. 6th grade only in main building.
What does Joey Costello desperately try to do when he runs over to his brother's dead body?
Take his shoes off
What is a a sudden and vivid memory of an event in the past?
Flashback
What sport does Erik play?
Football
What excuse did Paul used to tell people about his vision?
That he looked at the eclipse
Why does Paul switch schools?
He had the opportunity after the sinkhole. He wants to remove his IEP, so he can play soccer.
Choose one theme and how describe how it is developing.
What is a writer's attitude towards something?
Voice
What sport does Paul play?
Soccer, goalie
How does Paul feel about his brother Erik?
He is afraid of him
How does Mike die?
Lightening strike
How does Erik treat Paul? Give one example.
He ignores him mostly. He does torture him when they interact.
What are clues or hints signaling events that will occur later in the plot?
Foreshadowing
What is Paul's relationship like with his family?
Dad ignores him. Mom is overbearing.
What is one clue that Paul’s memories about his eyesight might not be complete?
A. His parents avoid discussing it
B. He reads about it in a book
C. His teacher tells him
D. Erik explains everything clearly
What is strange about Lake Windsor Downs?
Built on unstable ground
What is the significance of the sinkhole event?
Shows that the area looks fine but has secrets