Heartbeat
How does the title connect to the story?
It was a name connected to the author/main characters appearance.
Who did the narrator have a crush on?
Sarah
What was wrong with Nina?
She had a hole in her stomach.
What is the purpose of annotations?
Students can talk to the text as they read. They can ask questions.. make connections.. identify important details and define unknown words.
What was an example for replacement sugar used in the story?
Splenda.. Equal.. NutraSweet.. Sweet'N Low
Who is the author of "Heartbeat"?
David Yoo
Provide TWO minor characters from the story.
Mom
Pet store owner
Neighbor
Who is the author of "Nina"?
Margarita Engle
What was Clive diagnosed with?
Anterograde Amnesia
Who is the author of the text?
Kathryn Hulick
What POV is the story told in?
Who is the author of "The Fish Story"?
Mary Lou Brooks
What were the three rules the narrator was told to follow?
Don't mention how much money she has... Don't tell anyone she's a tomboy... Don't bring animals into her grandmother's home
Who is the author of "Forever New"?
Dan Risch
What type of health problems can lots of sugar lead to?
Bad teeth, weight problems and heart disease
Describe the main character.
Share one pivotal moment that took place in the story.
What was the narrator's name?
Anonymous
What keeps Clive's wife (Deborah) happy?
Even when he was at his worst, he still had that huge overwhelming love for me. That was what survived when everything else was taken away.
What type of story is "Why People Fear Fake Sugar?"
Informational Text
Provide an inference for the ending of the story.
David did wear the four outfits and continued to fake his appearance OR David picked one outfit to wear and continued to be happy with his true self.
What is the story's theme? Provide one example from the story.
Theme must be universal AND not specific.. can vary.
What did the narrator learn from her trip to Cuba?
Provide a theme or life lessons that connects to the story.
Provide an objective summary for the text.
Details can vary but should be specifically stated in the story.
Provide a detailed objective summary for the text.
Responses may varied, but must come from the text.