Holes Quotes
Name the speaker: "Excuse me?"
The Warden
What crime did Stanley supposedly commit? Do you remember the name of the celebrity?
Stealing Sweet Feet's signature shoes from an auction to raise money for the unhoused.
What is the main topic of your essay?
Describing an interesting character in Holes
Name five of the boys on Camp Green Lake (not Stanley or Zero)
X-Ray, Armpit, Magnet, Twitch, Zigzag, Squid Barfbag (acceptable),
Zloty!
Name the speaker: "Even you aren't completely worthless."
Mr. Pendanski
Who stole Mr. Sir's sunflower seeds? Who took the blame?
a. Magnet
b. Stanley
What is the MINIMUM number of reasons you need to support your character choice? What should you aim for?
At least two reasons, aim for three!
Do you believe in curses? Why or why not?
(Use full sentences, "because" and "however")
Well constructed!
Please list 7 EXCELLENT adjectives.
Fantastic!
Name the speaker: "Second hole is the hardest"
X-Ray
Why did Zero run away? Why did Stanley?
Zero didn't want to dig anymore holes or be bullied/spoken down to. Stanley wanted to find Zero to save him.
What do you need to support your argument of why this character is interesting? How much per reason?
Evidence (quotes, specific examples--at LEAST two quotes per reason, aim for 3)
What U.S. state was Camp Green Lake in?
Texas (known for droughts and hot weather of 30C-38C or more during summers)
What is a palindrome? What are three examples?
Well done!
"It was your no-good, dirty-rotten, pig-stealing, great-great-grandfather!"
Anyone in Stanley's family
What is the name of the food Zero found under the rowboat?
Sploosh!
(Fermented spiced peaches sealed in jars)
What should your reasons link to?
What are some examples of these?
A theme.
Friendship, Greed, Determination, Courage, Morality, ...
What is another word for "main character?"
Protagonist
(Main baddie: antagonist)
What is a norm? What's an example of a norm in Aotearoa New Zealand?
Excellent!
"If only, if only, the woodpecker sighs,
The bark on the tree was as soft as the skies.
While the wolf waits below, hungry and lonely,
Crying to the moo-oo-oon, 'If only, if only.'"
Stanley's mother to Stanley, Stanley to Zero (breaking the curse!)
How many spots does a Yellow-Spotted Lizard have?
Eleven
What does PEEL stand for?
Point, Explanation, Evidence, Link
Who is the author of Holes?
Louis Sachar
What city is Ms. Barczyk's from?
Ĺtautahi Christchurch