Chapters 1,2,3 & 4
What is different about Jake?
He is deaf.
What is one of the "cool" (and expensive) things that the kids are wearing in sixth grade?
Zubaz, Sneakers, Oakley sunglasses, color changing T-shirts
Why is football easy for Jake?
Because of all the secret signals and gestures
What was the assignment Jake had to complete at Christmas time?
Pretend he was one of Santa's elves and find out what a kindergarten student wanted for Christmas.
What did they call it when Mr. McCarthy asked you to step outside the classroom?
"The Hall of Doom"
What language does Jake use to communicate?
Sign language
What kind of strange behaviors have the girls started in 6th grade?
"Draping", giggling, batting their eyelashes, punching
How does Mrs. Berge help Jake with the dance unit?
She brings in a big radio so that Jake can "feel" the music
What was Jake's sixth grade trip?
Three days and two nights communing with nature
What did Jake do that made him get summoned to "The Hall of Doom"?
He pulled a student's chair out from under him.
What is the person who helps Jake communicate, Mrs. Berge called?
An interpreter
What does Jake's mom say it means when a girl hits him?
She likes him
What is different about Jake's alarm clock?
It is a vibrating pillow
What kind of bait did they use for fishing that freaked the girls out?
Leeches
Why doesn't Jake like singing?
Because he is deaf and cannot hear the music, so is not very good at it.
What do Jake's teachers keep telling him about on the first day of school?
What does Jake think is the best part of the school day?
Recess
How does Mrs. Berge make learning sign language interesting for the students?
She uses games and songs
What two animals seemed to make Mrs. Berge very nervous during the presentation?
Snakes and bats.
What was the final assignment Jake's class had to do in Social Studies class?
The students would be teaching class.
What is some special equipment that Jake uses because he is deaf?
An auditory trainer and a closed captioner.
What sport does Jake like to play at recess?
Football
What did 18 out of 24 students do on a science test?
Cheated by using sign language to give each other the answers
What is the one trick that Jake knows will always get teachers to do what he wants?
Using his deafness as an excuse
How did Jake's feelings change about leaving school from the beginning to the end of graduation day?
At first he couldn't wait to leave, then he was reluctant to go.