Vocabulary
What does groggily mean?
sleepy
What does meticulously mean?
carefully
What grade is August in?
Fifth grade
True or false:
Via becomes the most popular girl at her new school.
FALSE
What is a synonym for petrified?
Scared / nervous
What is a synonym for exasperated?
aggravated / annoyed
Which word would you use to describe Julian, quiet or unkind.
Unkind
Who convinces August to go back to school?
Via
If someone is roaming around the classroom what are they doing?
wandering
If Elmer has an aversion to pictures, what does that mean?
He doesn't like them / he avoids them
Why does August say he never wants to go back to school?
He feels betrayed by Jack
Jack talked about him behind his back
Do you think Via is a good sister? Why or why not.
Answers will vary.
What is something that can be contagious?
an illness / a smile / laughter / attitude
True or false:
Sharing a birthday with someone is a coincidence.
TRUE
How would you describe August?
-Born with an abnormal face
-Has had 27 surgeries
-Has required a lot of medical attention
-School is difficulut for him
What part of this story so far made you feel a strong emotion? (The emotion can be happiness, sadness, anger, empathy, etc.) Explain what emotion it was, and why you felt that way.
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Use the word spitefully in a sentence.
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Use the word monuments in a sentence.
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Name one character that you like or dislike. Explain why you like or dislike him or her.
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Think of an action of one of the characters that you disagreed with. Explain why you disagreed with his or her action and what you would have done differently.
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