Week 1-3
Why does Tim have to journal? For how long?
Tim has a journal because it is required by court. He has to journal for a year.
What is Timothy's excuse for not doing homework?
Timothy has to help out with Levi.
Why did Tim decide to write his dad a letter?
Mrs. Bainbridge required it.
What’s the story with Timothy’s face?
He is sick/has the flu.
What did Tim and his dad have for dinner the night Levi was born?
Pizza
Why isn't Timothy sorry for stealing the wallet?
He isn’t sorry because he thinks that stealing the wallet would have helped. We are not sure how it would have helped, though.
What grade was Timothy when he met Jose?
2nd grade
What does Timothy call Levi when he is getting his trach changed and cleaned?
Angry burrito
How did Mrs. B. help Timothy stop shaking?
Mrs. B. placed pillows on his head and around his arms. She also put a bowling ball on his lap, which helped Timothy stop shaking.
From what perspective is this novel written?
1st person
What does being adjudicated delinquent mean?
An adjudicated delinquent is a youth who has been found guilty by a judge of committing a delinquent act.
How did Timothy make his mom cry?
Timothy’s mother cried because he took the family photos and threw them in the yard, and he yelled that his dad is NEVER COMING BACK.
Why was Tim hiding from Jose in the bathroom?
He was hiding because he didn't want to hear Jose complain about his dad.
Timothy compares Jose’s house to a snowglobe. Why?
Jose’s house looks calm from the outside, but inside, it’s a full house with people moving, talking, laughing, swirling.
How old is Timothy?
12
What is a probation officer?
A probation officer is an officer whose job is to monitor and manage offenders.
How often did Marisol come to help with Levi?
Twice a week
"Grown ups are the worst!" Why does Timothy think this?
He thinks this because James said there was no rules for the journal, but he still set rules for the journal.
What does Timothy think of Isa? What happens when she asks him a question?
Timothy thinks that Isa has a face so bright, it hurts his eyes. He also blushes when she asks about his writing.
What did Bobby say when Timothy told him who the credit card belonged to?
"Quite the generous uncle!"
What did Timothy's dad tell the waitress?
I have 2 boys! How about that?
What does the house welcome mat have on it?
"Fo shizzle welcome to our hizzle"
Why did Mrs. B suggest calling social services?
Mrs. B. suggested calling social services because from Timothy’s journal she can tell that the family doesn’t have enough food.
"While hurrying to the hospital a short trip felt like an eternity." What type of figurative language is this? Give another example of this type of figurative language.
Hyperbole.
Answers may vary (teacher discretion)
"You don't always have to jump down my throat" What type of figurative language is this? Why did Tim feel this way?
Idiom. Tim feels this way because when he told James about Jose's dad's car, James told him he wasn't allowed to help.