Thursday, April 2, 2009

pages 136-154

PAGES 136-154

VOCABULARY TERMS

unfortunate vaguely crept revelation
resilient emerged dedicate bout
hectic reprehensible punitive ambitions
detriment dignified assimilate

VOCABULARY ACTIVITY

Think about Andy, Keisha, B.J., and Mr. Jackson. Decide which of the above vocabulary words you associate with each character. Write them in a chart. Be sure you can defend your decisions, as many of the words fit several different characters. Afterwards, write a brief explanation defending your decisions. (1 paragraph per character)

STUDY QUESTIONS

Did Andy’s parents attend the talent show to watch him perform? Why or why not?
Where did Andy visit with his family when he was nine?
Why didn’t Andy tell his parents on the vacation that he was going out for a late night swim?
Explain why doesn’t Andy’s mother face the reality of what happened to Rob and how it has affected Andy?
Why does Andy compare his feeling to drowning in an ocean?
Who did Coach Ripley tell Andy had been looking for him?
What led up to Andy’s father wanting to discuss Andy’s grades with him?
What is Andy’s father’s real name?
What does Andy’s father feel that Andy is lacking?
How is Andy’s relationship with his father different from his relationship with Coach Ripley?