Our Novel
Author of this novel?
a. Gary Soto
b. Sharon Draper
c. Steven King (pts. x 6)
b. Sharon Draper
Name 2 friends in this novel.
(pts x 4)
Many acceptable answers.
Who was driving the compact car (Chevy Chevette) on that November night?
(pts x 5)
Andy
Name 1 problem in the book so far.
(pts x 10)
- drinking underage
-drinking while driving
-abuse at home (Gerald)
When you are asked to type a response and argue a point, you need to:
1. present your claim
2. provide reasons from an article to support your claim
3. use relevant evidence
4. explain the evidence and how it supports the argument
How will youi remember this formula?
Answers will vary.
Give 1 example of mixed media (text structure; how it looks; different sections, not just chapters) in this novel.
(pts x 3)
-newspaper article
-locker room talk
-prayers -poems -diary entry
-letters -psychologist visit dialogue
Who gave the statement to the police?
(pts x 4)
Tyrone
What are 2 of Keisha's values in life?
(pts x 4)
-Andy
-her Mom -her friends
-her studies (her academics)
-her friends (and more possibilities)
What 3 things would Gerald "get rid of" and why?
peanut butter
Band Aids
$5.00 bills
If you are asked to explain a topic clearly after reading 2 articles, I will:
-organ____ my thoughts
-refer to the 2 articles and present fac__________
-use a good concl______ statement to wrap up ideas
See previous slide.
What is Andy and Tyronne's team name?
Hazelwood Tigers
Which character is religious and prays a lot?
( pts. x 3)
B.J.
Where is Andy sent to try to get professional help?
(pts x 2)
To a psychiatrist
Tell me 3 things about Andy.
(pts x 4)
- on team
-drove drunk
-feels guilty over his friend's death
-seeing a psychiatrist
and more..
If you are shown a picture, how will you proceed to write a narrative about it? (pts x 4)
1.Establish a situ_____________
2.introduce char_______________
3.ev_________ will naturally unfold (beg, mid,end)
4. provide a clear conc__________________
See previous slide.
B. J is the "sober one".
What does that mean?
B.J. does not drink.
T/F
Coach Ripley supports the students at Hazelwood.
(pts. x 2)
TRUE
T/F
Rob's parents attended a basketball game even after their son's death.
TRUE
How is Hazelwood High School similar to our school?
( pts x 2)
Answers will vary.
Tell me one way you can strengthen a typed response. (pts x 3)
-use proper punct_____________
-use logical ord___________
-maybe add hum_______ or a pun if it is fitting
-use flashback or foresh_____________
See previous slide.
What could have been an alternative instead of Andy driving the car on that November night?
(pts x 3)
Many alternatives---
What do you know about Gerald? (I need 2 things)
(pts x 3)
Many answers accepted....
How does the first chapter open?
What is the tragedy?
Ch. 1 starts with the news of a fatal car crash.
The tragedy is Rob's death.
What is the purpose the of the school newspaper?
(pts x 2)
...To inofrm students and staff of events in the school or community!
Define:
1. theme
2. resolution
3. plot
theme= is the walk- away message you think about after reading
resolution= conclusion
plot= the events that happen