Characters
Who is the main character of this chapter?
Jesse Aarons
What does “determined” mean as used to describe Jesse?
What event takes place in Chapter 3 where Jess competes against Leslie?
The Running Race
What grade is Jesse in?
Fifth grade
Who competes with Jesse to be the fastest in the fifth grade?
The other boys in his class
Smile broadly.
Grinned
Where does Jesse practice running?
Around his neighborhood / at school / near home
Who does Jesse imagine noticing him if he wins the race?
His classmates and teachers
How does Jesse’s family treat him compared to his siblings?
They sometimes overlook him, so he feels unnoticed.
If someone is “noticed,” what does it mean?
Seen or recognized by others
How does Leslie win the running race in Chapter 3, despite Jess reaching the finish line first?
Leslie wins the running race in Chapter 3 by swinging across the creek on a rope, while Jess hesitates.
What time of day does Jesse usually practice running?
After school / in the afternoon
What trait of Jesse’s personality is most shown in this chapter?
Determination / ambition / hardworking
What does “perseverance” mean in relation to Jesse?
Continuing to try even when something is difficult
What lesson does Jesse begin to learn about winning?
That it requires hard work, effort, and dealing with challenges. .
How does Jesse feel when he sees the other boys running faster than him at first?
Frustrated / determined to improve