Comprehension Chapter 8
Why does Miranda say her mother is strange?
Her mother has a happy face for the rest of the world, but not for her daughter. She doesn’t talk to her much or tell her about her feelings.
Where does the class go away for three days every spring?
Camp/Nature reserve
How does Mom call August in the end of the book?
She calls him a wonder.
A protected area of land where you can’t build things.
Nature reserve
likes Miranda’s pink hair and make-up.
Ella
How does Miranda become popular at summer camp?
She invents things about her family and tells the other kids she has a little brother who is deformed.
Where do they usually stay?
bungalows with bunk beds.
What doesn’t August want to happen at the graduation?
He doesn't want his parents to kiss him because it is embarrassing.
To make someone feel like they can do something
Encourage
Puts her arm around Miranda.
Via
Why doesn't Miranda call Via when she comes home from camp?
She doesn’t want to talk about her parents’ divorce.
What does August use to hear better?
bionic ear/ hearing aid
What happened to August's helmet?
Dad threw it away.
A set of beds where one is on top the other.
Bunk beds
Gets an award for courage, kindness and friendship.
August
What is Miranda's nickname for August?
'Major Tom'
Who isn't on the trip to the camp?
Julian
What was August’s lowest point of the school year?
The night in the woods
A little scary.
Creepy
Plays the main female character in the school play.
Olivia
What is the play 'Elephant Man' is about?
It’s about a man called John Merrick, who lived more than 100 years ago and was terribly deformed.
Who helps August and Jack in the woods?
Amos, Miles, and Henry help the boys in the woods.
What happens at graduation?
The school gives medals to the clever students.
Sounds you make when you don’t like something.
Boo and hiss
Knocks Jack down
Eddie