Characters
This character was often the subject of laughter in the cafeteria.
Who is Marty?
The main lesson the narrator learns from his grandmother.
What is "Sometimes the best gift you can give someone is to include them?
This event signifies the end of the school year.
What is the ringing of the final bell?
This quote highlights the importance of inclusion.
What is "Sometimes the best gift you can give someone is to include them."
The narrator's feelings toward Marty's situation.
What is empathy?
He is the narrator's friend who excitedly shares summer vacation plans.
Who is Jon?
The feeling Marty experiences throughout the story.
What is loneliness?
Marty is seen trying to eat spaghetti in a specific manner.
What is like a giraffe?
The narrator recalls this advice from his grandmother about bringing others along.
What is "There is always room for someone else to come"
The lesson the narrator wants to share with his classmates.
What is the importance of kindness.
This character's grandmother frequently shares wisdom with the narrator.
Who is is the narrator's grandmother?
This phrase emphasizes the importance of valuing others.
What is "Inclusion makes us all stronger?"
Which activity does the narrator invite Marty to the end of the story.
What is fishing?
This phrase describes the typical school day before summer vacation.
What is chaotic?
The narrator's relationship with this family member is significant throughout the story.
What is his grandmother?
This character is known for keeping to himself and reading comic books.
Who is Marty?
The overall theme of friendship and belonging.
What is inclusion?
The location where the students are gathered for the last time.
What is the homeroom classroom?
The narrator expresses this emotion when he sees Marty alone.
What is sadness?
The narrator questions his own actions regarding Marty's situation.
What is self-reflection?
This character asked the narrator about his plans for the 4th of July.
Who is Eric?
The emotional impact of not including someone in social activities.
What is sadness.
The narrator reflects on this memory involving his grandmother.
What is a fishing trip?
This reflects the narrator's internal questioning about making others feel welcome.
What could we do to make everyone feel welcome?
The narrator's realization about the impact of inclusion on others.
What is understanding.