Explain how this story fits the realistic fiction genre.
Although this isn't a true story, the events could happen in real life. Many families have children that get cancer, and they have to deal with all the difficulties it brings.
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"Yay! Moatmeal!" Who said it?
Jeffrey
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What does flashback mean?
an interruption in a story that tells about something that happened before
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Fill in the blank: A person who is exceptionally talented at something could be called a ___________.
prodigy
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Fill in the blank: The chatty girl talked _____________ during the assembly which disrupted the people around her.
relentlessly
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What causes the main conflict in the story?
Jeffrey falls off the stool and gets a nosebleed.
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"Check HER out. There's no way that doesn't violate the dress code!" Who said it?
"I just look like a dork-master in every shirt I own." Who said it?
Steven
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Identify the setting of the novel.
Time - present day; during the school year
Place - 1.5 hrs. from Philadelphia; school; hospital; home; grandparents' house
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What does the word "tether" mean?
to fasten an object to something else
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Is the word "deranged" used properly in the following sentence? The calm and reasonable gentleman was acting in a deranged way.
No. Deranged means completely unreasonable. Someone who is calm wouldn't act deranged.
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How do the chapter titles enhance the story?
Each chapter title connects to main events in that section, so readers can make predictions before reading and make connections after reading.
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"I even...I told Miss Palma about Jeffrey." Who said it?
Renee
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From what point of view is this story told?
1st person (Steven's P.O.V.)
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Is the word "sheepish" used correctly in the following sentence? The outgoing teenager gave a sheepish smile when he loudly called out in class.
No. Sheepish means shy, embarrassed or timid. Someone who is loud and outgoing wouldn't give a sheepish smile.
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Define furtively.
done in a sneaky or secretive way
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How does Steven change over the course of the novel?
He realizes how much his family and friends mean to him. He appreciates the people in his life, especially Jeffrey (whereas before, he considered Jeffrey mostly an annoyance).
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"This cost us about $200...and we don't HAVE $200. It was irresponsible, Steven." Who said it?
Dad
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State a theme for this story.
Answers will vary. Examples: Family comes first. Never give up hope. Change the things you can. You don't know what you've got until it's gone.
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Is the word "dynamo" used correctly in the following sentence? My mother is a dynamo because she's full of energy and works hard at her job.
yes
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Fill in the blank. I usually feel ________ by my little sisters because they both me so much.