Characters
Plot
Themes
Feelings
Thinking
100

Who threw the snowball?

Peter

100

What happens during recess in winter?

A snowball accident

100

What is one lesson about kindness in the story?

Be kind / Treat others well

100

How do the students feel after the accident?

Shocked / sad / scared

100

Was the snowball accident on purpose or not?

It was an accident

200

Which student struggles with anger?

Alexia

200

Where do the students go on a class trip?

The Zoo

200

What does the story teach about friendship?

Friends support each other / Friendship is important

200

Who feels the most guilty?

Peter

200

Should Peter be forgiven?

Yes

300

Who feels invisible at the beginning?

Danielle

300

What happens to Mr. Terupt after the accident?

He goes into a coma

300

What does the story teach about forgiveness?

We should forgive others / People make mistakes

300

How does Peter feel after the accident?

Guilty / upset / sorry

300

What makes Mr. Terupt a good teacher?

He cares, supports students, makes learning fun

400

Name one character who changes a lot.

Peter / Alexia / Danielle / Jeffrey

400

Where is Mr. Terupt taken after he is hurt?

The hospital

400

What does the story teach about change?

People can grow and become better

400

How do the students change by the end?

They become more kinder / more responsible / more thoughtful

400

Which character do you like most? Why?

Any answer!

500

Name one character who becomes kinder by the end.

Peter/Alexia

500

What do the students do while Mr. Terupt is in the hospital?

Visit, pray, try to be better people

500

What is the main message of the story?

Kindness, forgiveness, and growth

500

How do the students feel when Mr. Terupt returns?

Happy / relieved / excited

500

What would you do differently if you were in the story?

Any thoughtful answer