Thursday, April 2, 2009

Pages 50-70

PAGES 50-70

VOCABULARY TERMS

adventure righteous tantrums engraved
expectations radiator auditorium fortunate
potential assumes frustration enhanced
shimmers grace dense

VOCABULARY ACTIVITY

Choose 10 of the words from the above list and draw a picture that illustrates the meaning of each word. Then write the vocabulary word in a sentence to accompany the picture.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Why is Andy upset with Keisha?
Why does Andy think his parents don’t understand him?
Where did Gerald get the scar on his face?
Explain what happened when Andy visited the school counselor?
What does Andy say about discrimination to Dr. Carrothers?
Why do you think Andy feels at ease with Dr. Carrothers?
What information is given in Keisha’s diary entry?
What does Ms. Blackwell compare poetry to?
Explain what is Andy referring to in his poem when he says, “The storm clouds are forming/upon the peaceful sea”?
What is ironic about the title of Andy’s poem?
What is Rhonda’s poem about?
How is Keisha’s poem related to Andy?