The Deep End
Keesha has a brother. What is his name?
Tobias
What is Joes aunt name?
Aunt Annie
How is Harris being treated in school?
Who said: Its hard to forget about college
Jason
What is the meaning of direct characterization?
The author tells the character’s actual physical and mental traits, characteristics, abilities. Think “telling.”
Carmen has hope! What does she think about or do to keep alive.
-Thinks about the day she will get her won shoes
- look out the window - watch everything that happens on the tree branch
- think of stories (Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty)
- writes things down
-dream
What does Coach Harden think of Jason?
He thinks Jason is a star athlete. (an athlete born for greatness)
He has a lot of potential and could go anywhere he wants.
Where does Katie stay within Joes house?
the basement
Stephie
What is the meaning of deferred?
To put on hold....
What did Harris need to get from his parents house?
sleeping bag, clothes, food
Who said: I hope he meets new friends....it would be good for him to know some different kids.
Mrs. Mason
I wasn't drunk. Just one ________ a couple hours before. Never woulda got stopped if I was an adult.
beer
What place does Carmen call home?
Her grandmothers house
What date do you begin to tale the Math state test?
April 26
What lie did Keesha tell Stephie to tell her parents?
I said, if your parents ask about me, just say the simple truth: I'm a girl that ran track with you. Dont tell them how I live.
What is Carmens grandmothers name?
Roberta
What can we infer about Jason from this line?
I got out of bed, drove around looking for her all night- past the school, back and forth past her house....
determined, worried....
Who said: My choice is to be safe
Katie
What is the title of the Tupac poem we read?
And 2morrow
What does Jason compare his life to?
basketball
What kind of advice did Mr. Hyde give Harris?
Gain some weight. Consider what you wear. Stand up and look the bully in the eye......You're too young to make this choice. Just wait. Theres lots of pretty girls out there.
How many times has Dontay been to CYS/foster or group home
5
What does Carmens grandmother call Dontay?
Son
What month did Ms. Lawrence enter the classroom?
January