Why
Vocabulary
Trivia
What
Who
100
Why did Joshua imagine throwing a rotten tomato at Ms. Goodwin's head?
Because he was mad that he had to go to 3rd grade again.
100
What does "dolt" mean?
Reguarded to be stupid
100
What is the name of the candybar Ms. Goodwin likes to eat?
Mounds
100
What were some of Joshua's dreams about?
Ms. Goodwin had octopus arms full of spelling books, she carried a pichfork everywhere, her voice had a rattle like a squirrel
100
Who teased Joshua? How do you think Joshua felt?
Billy and Tommy. Embarassed & angry
200
Why shouldn't have Tommy Williams flunked the third grade?
He couldn't read as well as Joshua.
200
What is a cyclone fence?
A large picket fence with barbed wire on the top of it.
200
What time did Joshua have to be home at from playing in the park?
5:30 or half past five
200
What was his school's name?
Mirch Elementary
200
Who said third and fourth graders can't walk together and why?
Tommy, just to be mean and make fun of Joshua
300
Why did Joshua's mother place his clothes out for him on his dresser?
To take with him to East Africa, and to go to school the next day.
300
What does "promoted" mean and does it play a role in this book?
It means to pass or move up in a position. The whole book was based on the concept of promotion.
300
Which morning did Joshua wake up without any nightmares?
Halloween
300
What 2 subjects did Joshua flunk?
Spelling and Reading
300
Who helped Joshua learn to read and how?
Ms. Goodwin, she helped him by tutoring him.
400
Why did Joshua need to go to the bathroom?
He needed to talk with Andrew in private.
400
What does "French twist" mean and can you demonstrate it?
a hairstyle, pull hair (girl) back twist it and pin it up
400
What happened to Mr. Goodwin and what role did he play in the story?
he moved out, they got divorced, he caused Ms. Goodwin to be sad
400
What was his first third grade teacher's name and why is it a play on words?
Ms. Nice, because she was nice and he liked her.
400
Who stayed up late and ate dinner by candlelight and why?
Joshua's family. Because he finally passed.
500
Why did Andrew scream (be specific)?
He was playing softball and a bee stung him on the elbow.
500
What does "mature" mean and make a real life connection to it?
to age, growing older......increasing in knowledge....
500
Which book did Joshua hate to read and explain the "play on words" ?
The Joy of Reading and actually he hated to read.
500
What was the girl next to Joshua wearing? Be specific.
A dress with hippos all over it.
500
Who is the author and who is the illustrator of the book? AND BONUS 500 POINTS What is the title of the sequel to the book?
author - Susan Shreve illustrator - Diane de Groat Sequel- Joshua T. Bates Takes Charge
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