Characters
Who are the 5 main student characters in The Perfect Score?
Gavin, Randi, Natalie, Scott and Trevor
Name one place where this story takes place.
Possible Answers: Lake View Middle School, each character's house, the public library
Chapter 1:
"The Players" What was the main idea of chapter 1?
The main idea of chapter 1 was to introduce all the main characters to the reader.
True or False
Gavin and Natalie are friends.
False
Gavin and his peers were all in class together. What does the word peers mean?
Friends, or people in the same age group
Who is in charge of the Art and Community Service program at Lake View Middle School?
Mrs. Magenta
Where did Scott, accidentally knock over yellow paint?
The Public Library
Chapter 2:
"A Letter Arrives and School begins"
What is the main idea for Chapter 2?
The main idea of Chapter 2 was about introducing everyone to Mrs. Woods.
True or False
Gavin was an excellent reader.
False
What is a diphthong?
Ex: Toad, School, Room, Paint, Cheat
two vowels making one sound
Who is Gavin's best friend?
Randi
What room in the Public Library were the "Recruits" responsible for cleaning up?
The Children's Room
Chapter 3:
"A Second Day for the Record Books"
What is the main idea for Chapter 3?
The main idea for chapter 3 was about how everyone ends up deciding to join Mrs. Magenta's after school club.
True or False
Trevor feels happy that summer is over and school is starting?
True
Every student had to take the end of the year assessment before they left school in June?
What does the word assessment mean?
evaluation or test
Who is Coach Jane?
Randi's Mother
Where does Trevor not want to spend anytime, after school?
His home
Chapter 4:
"Getting Down to Business"
What is the main idea for Chapter 4?
The main idea of chapter 4 is about how Mrs. Woods starts giving worksheets to prepare everyone for the CSA's.
True or False
Scott is a trouble maker.
False, he is only trying to help people, but somehow always manages to mess things up.
Scott scrambled to his feet after he had knocked the yellow paint all over the library floor.
What does the word scrambled mean?
to rush or hurry
What game did Scott always play with his Grandfather?
Chess
What state was Randi going to for a gymnastics competition?
South Carolina
Chapter 5:
"A group is formed but not a team"
What is the main idea for Chapter 5?
True or False
The first book Mrs. Woods started to read to the class was Ungifted.
False: it was Wonder
Gavin glowered at Natalie, when he saw her sitting in the classroom for Mrs. Magenta's Art and Community Service club.
What does the word glowered mean?
glared at with anger