Percy Jackson
Who is Percy's father?
Poseidon.
Why isn't William able to attend school?
His family could not afford the school fees.
What is the name of the school that Cal attends?
Challagi School.
What does context mean?
Any background information needed for the reader to understand the topic being discussed in an essay.
Who is Lehman's favorite super hero?
The Flash
Once Percy discovers his identity, where is he sent?
What country does William live in?
Malawi.
Cal and Pop consider themselves hoboes, how is this different from being a bum?
Cal and Pop have an ethical code and like to work for the things that they're given.
How does Mr. Lehman describe what a focus statement is?
A focus statement is your entire essay summarized into a single sentence.
What is baby Lehman's name?
Alexander Luthor Lehman
What is Grover? Either give the name of the mythological creature or what parts he has.
A satyr. Half goat, half man.
How did William use his success to continue helping his community?
He started a nonprofit organization dedicated to building windmills in communities that need it, he helps pay the school fees of students unable to pay, he has donated money to build and improve schools in his community, and he continues to invest money in his community.
How does Cal's point of view about his visions change after the sweat lodge?
After the sweat lodge ceremony, Cal has a more positive view of his visions thanks in part to the support of his friends.
If you don't include this in your Proof Paragraphs, they won't be very good.
Text evidence or specific details from the text.
How old is Mr. Lehman?
37
In the book, what is Percy ultimately looking for and why?
Give at least two reasons the lack of electricity was a critical problem for William and his family.
It made it so that he couldn't study at night. It took away the opportunity to use water and irrigation tools that required electricity. Charging batteries required going into town. Government provided electricity was unreliable. More answers possible.
When explaining rules of the school, Cal is told a line from a poem: East is East, West is West, and never the two shall meet." What rule is this poetry line talking about?
The separation of girls and boys housing and how they're not supposed to interact.
Create a full and complete focus statement in response to the focus question, "What is the best candy bar?"
Answers vary. It needs to include an answer to the question and preview the points that will be discussed to prove it.
For example "The best candy bar is [ANSWER] because of [REASON 1] and [REASON 2]"
What classes does Lehman teach in the afternoon?
Crew, World Mythology, History, and Greek Mythology.
Describe at least two differences between the movie and the book when it comes to the Lotus Casino.
Different answers acceptable.
What are the stages of the Design Solution Process? (Must name 5 of 7)
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, Share
According to the texts we've read this unit, what do people think the true goal of Indian schools was and how did they do this?
People believe the true goals of Indian schools was to make the kids more like white people and strip them of their cultural identity. They did this by doing things like cutting their hair, giving them new white names, and punishing them for speaking their language.
What are the colors used in the Painted Essay template, and what do they represent?
Introduction is red, the essay focus / focus statement / conclusion is green, proof paragraph 1 is yellow, and proof paragraph 2 is blue.
Which schools has Mr. Lehman taught at in-person?
Antonito, Monte Vista High School, and the Alamosa Alternative school.