PLOT
Claire is frustrated and jealous with her dance friends by the fact they move in this such class.
what is a high school dance class?
This is the main protagonist, who life is always upside down.
Who is Claire Goldsmith?
This type of conflict hurt the main character in the Novel, Claire, as she made decisions about her life.
What is Man vs. Self?
The musical instrument Claire and Ryder are competing to be the best at.
What is the saxophone?
These two character traits best fit Claire's personality and life.
What is resilience and compassion?
While eating breakfast, Claire's dad suddenly had this type of emergency medical condition that had Claire scared.
What is a Stroke?
The Father of the main character, had a major stroke early in the story.
Who is David Goldsmith?
Every time they meet in the beginning of the book, Claire and Ryder get into mini argument and call each other names. Why do they get into these conflicts?
What is that Claire stated that Ryder is very immature. They both argue who is the better Alto Saxophone player in they band.
"Piggy" is what Claire's Dad used to call Claire back when she was young. Her dad said it when he first saw her after the stoke.
This Character trait best describes Ryder's personality.
What is immature?
During an lock down at Claire's school, Claire learns shocking details about her science teacher Ms. Slicnkey.
What is Meredith died of liver cancer before Ms, Slicnkey could ever say something to her.
This character had a wonderful, perfect child, who excelled at everything she did. Sadly, she died of liver cancer before she could every say goodbye.
Who is Ms, Slicnkey
What challenges does the Goldsmith family face while Claire's Dad recovers his stroke?
They face the challenges of eating and how to motivate Claire's dad as he recovers.
How is the hospital important to the novel?
Claire's dad spends most of his time recovering in the hospital, which forever scares Claire.
How is "outgoing" a good trait for Matthew?
He is popular and amazing a everything he does. from playing soccer, to his academics, and even trumpet.
When Claire's dad was hospitalized for coughing and having breathing problems. Something happens that shocked the whole family and they took it for the next step of recovery.
What is Claire's dad starts to speak normally with clear perfect sentences?
This Character spends more time teasing others then being a respectful person. Him and Claire compete to bet the best Alto Saxophone player.
Who is Ryder, Claire's worst nightmare?
Claire and her science teacher argued over her being on her phone during a lock down. This cause what to happen...
What is Ms. Slicnkey slapped the phone out of Claire's hands, which then she took it away?
How is the Dance school important to the novel?
The dance school is where Claire fights her life to be put in higher, better classes with her peers. She learns many lessons at the studio.
Claire's friend, Regina, helped defend Claire from Ms. Slicnkey's attacks. What does this show about Regina?
Regina is a person who cares about her friends. She wants them to do what they needed to do.
During the dad's dance, something shockingly happens to Claire while performing on stage, it was the last soloist for the show.
What is Claire's Dad being able to dance with Claire without the cane?
The protagonist's Brother who also excelled at everything he does. From academics to sports and even to life.
Who is Matthew Goldsmith?
This type of conflict affects the Goldsmith Family ways of living. Because of this naturally occurring medical incident.
What is Man vs. Nature?
This device got taken away from Claire during the Lock down part of the novel.
What is a telephone?
Claire's dad had the Character traits of perseverance and fighting hard after the stroke. Who determined him to get these traits?
Claire determined her father to be his best and work until he is better.