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Leukemia
Five Stages of Grief
100
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.
100
"Yay! Moatmeal!" Who said it?
Jeffrey
100
What does flashback mean?
an interruption in a story that tells about something that happened before
100
Leukemia is classified as what type of disease?
cancer
100
When a person attempts to make a deal as a way to deal with grief it is called ___________.
bargaining
200
What causes the main conflict in the story?
Jeffrey falls off the stool and gets a nosebleed.
200
"Check HER out. There's no way that doesn't violate the dress code!" Who said it?
Annette
200
Who is the protagonist? What is the antagonist?
protagonist - Steven; antagonist - Jeffrey's leukemia
200
Leukemia attacks this part of the body.
blood cells (specifically white) and bones
200
What are the Five Stages of Grief?
Depression, Bargaining, Anger, Acceptance, Denial
300
What are the stages of grief that Steven experiences?
1. denial 2. guilt & isolation 3. bargaining 4. anger 5. depression 6. reconstruction/working through 7. acceptance
300
"I just look like a dork-master in every shirt I own." Who said it?
Steven
300
Identify the setting of the novel.
Time - present day; during the school year Place - 1.5 hrs. from Philadelphia; school; hospital; home; grandparents' house
300
How many categories of Leukemia did we discuss?
4 Acute lymphatic leukaemia (ALL) Acute Myelogenous Leukaemia (AML) Chronic lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Chronic Myelogenous Leukaemia(CML)
300
What is the meaning of Denial? (Don't use deny!)
Denial is being unable to accept a situation (particularly one that causes grief).
400
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.
400
"I even...I told Miss Palma about Jeffrey." Who said it?
Renee
400
From what point of view is this story told?
1st person (Steven's P.O.V.)
400
What type of Leukemia does Jeffrey suffer from?
Acute lymphatic leukaemia (ALL)
400
Crying and frowning would represent what stage of grief?
Depression
500
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).
500
"This cost us about $200...and we don't HAVE $200. It was irresponsible, Steven." Who said it?
Dad
500
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.
500
What makes Leukemia so dangerous?
It attacks the immune system.
500
What stage was being represented when Steven speaks to his father about going to the benefit concert? WHY?!
Acceptance. This the first moment that Steven focuses on others and realizes he's not so bad off.