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Okay, it's not my class, but it's a class. And really, who cares? It's ot like I'm going to learn anything in the next two months- at least nothing I can't pick up when I get back to civilization.
Who is Kiana
Why is Kiana in Greenwich with her father and "Stepmonster?"
She typically lives in CA with her mom, but her mother is an actress and got a job so she has to stay with them while she is away making her film.
What is Aldo's first impression of Kiana?
That she is nosy and bossy - she stops him from kicking the candy machine.
How does Kiana feel about the Unteachables?
She is interested in them. She doesn't see what is so different about them that they can't be with everyone else.
Even with Aldo, she thinks that he doesn't WANT to be so angry.
Why does Kiana have to stay in Greenwich longer than she thought?
There was a problem on her mom's movie set and it is going to take more time than she thought.
Even though Dr. Thaddeus knows that Mr. Kermit wasn't to blame for the cheating scandal, why does he still blame him? What does he care about?
How it looks from the outside.
"All that matters is optics. How does it look?
Being a teacher was more than a job. It was a calling, a mission. True, Mission: Impossible, but I didn't know that back then. I wanted to be Teacher of the Year. I actually achieved that goal. That was when the trouble started.
Who is Mr. Kermit?
How does Kiana end up in SCS 117 with the Unteachables?
When Parker almost ran her over, she ended up with his schedule by accident. Her Stepmother never registered her, so they didn't realize she didn't belong in SCS117.
Describe Emma Fountain's personality by sharing at least TWO examples.
Answers may vary - Mrs. B. will be the judge.
Good teacher/cares about her job (she deals with Aldo after he gets mad and hits the locker. She is gentle but firm and tells him about being a "bucket dipper.")
She cares about the environment (she scolds Mr. Kermit for his car making such a mess).
She is smart (she helps Parker fix the car)
What happens during circle time to ruin the vibe?
Barnstorm's crutch falls and hits Aldo who swats it away angrily and Vladimir escapes because the crutch hits the terrarium!
Why do the kids feel differently about Mrs. Landsman or "Dawn of the Dead" (the sub) as opposed to Mr. Kermit?
Kiana says that Mr. Kermit is just grumpy in general.
The sub is grumpy AT THEM.
How does Mrs. Vargas the principal feel about Mr. K?
She understands how he feels. She knows that it wasn't his fault and knows that no one supported him.
"You can't fault Zachary for feeling abandoned. No wonder he got so burned out."
I used to like it when [Grams] called me kiddo-but now I'm pretty sure it's because she can't remember my name. It bums me out. To be fair, she called me kiddo before she forgot my name, too. The difference is now it's the only thing she calls me.
Who is Parker Elias?
Why does Mr. Kermit think he is being made to teach "The Unteachables?"
He thinks Dr. Thaddeus wants him to quit instead of retiring.
Why does Aldo get so angry at Mateo when he speaks Klingon to him?
He thinks that Mateo is making fun of him and the other kids laugh.
What is Mr. Kermit's apartment like? What does this say about him?
It is a MESS and very outdated.
He has no food in his fridge.
He is still depressed about what happened with the cheating scandal. He is not only unmotivated when it comes to school - he is at home as well.
When Parker comes to school late one day, he sees that a BUNCH of vuvuzelas are being delivered. What does he and the class decide to do with them? WHY?
They decide to get rid of them by dumping them in the river - because Mr. K hates them. They want to do something nice for him because he stuck up for them.
What does Mr. Kermit do during the week that the Unteachables are suspended?
He redecorated the room and stocked it with everything they need to learn AND he is there early on the day they get back.
The guidance counselors say I have anger management problems. They don't know what they're talking about. I manage to get angry better than anybody else in the whole school. No problem.
Who is Aldo Braff?
Parker seems like a very responsible kid - he helps on the family farm and takes care of Grams. Why doesn't he like going to school?
He feels like he is "bad at everything school thinks is important" because he is dyslexic.
Why is Mr. Kermit's car so special to him?
He bought it with Fiona before they broke up.
When Kermit goes to return Vladimir (who was hiding in his car) what does he overhear?
How does Mr. K feel when he finds out that the kids were dumping the Vuvuzelas for him?
"The flood of emotions brings me back decades - to a time before Jake Terranova and the cheating scandal. Back when I was Emma's age, and I'd step into the classroom every morning with high hopes of shaping young minds."
He is very moved.
Why does Jake Terranova come to room 117?
To explain that HE was the one responsible for the cheating scandal (because it was in the paper - it put it into his mind again) and apologize.
He wants to clear Mr. Kermit's name.
"Just because this is a middle school doesn't mean we shouldn't treat one another with respect," ______ says earnestly. "It worked for my kindergarten class last year, and we should have higher expectations for children who are even older. Right, Mr. Kermit?"
Who is Emma Fountain?
When Kiana realizes that Parker is struggling with his reading, she encourages him to WHAT?
Why DOESN'T he do what she recommended?
- She said he should tell someone that he is struggling and get help.
- He doesn't because if he waits for Kermit he will "be older than he is before he gets help."
How does Mr. Kermit feel about his relationship with Emma's mom? How do we know?
He is full of regret -
He keeps the car that they got together
He seems just a little kinder to Emma
In ch 9, Kiana is listening to Mr. Kermit talking to someone on the intercom. Who is he talking to and what are they discussing?
He is talking to Mrs Vargas the principal. He is telling her that the kids should be able to go to the pep rally.
He says, "Whos going to stick up for them if I don't?"
What do the kids do when Mr. K falls into the water?
They ALL jump in to save him.
Mr. Kermit doesn't want anything to do with Jake Terranova, but he puts in for a field trip to Terranova motors. Why?
He noticed that the kids, "came alive" when he was in the room. He wants to make up for the kids getting in trouble, and being "cooped up in 117."
He cares about his students!