Thursday, May 31, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 10
1. Why did Marl say nothing was worse than reading aloud?
2. How was Goat going to help Marl with his paper?
3. Why could Goat relate to the pain and anger that Marl felt?
Summary!
Chapter 11
1. Give two examples that show Marl and Goat have become friends.
2. Who did Marl say he could be after he had his hair cut?
3. How did Topo react when he heard he was going back to Ryerson?
Summary!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 8 questions:
1. What two things did Topo and Marl use to get stoned?
2. Why did Topo leave Marl alone in the van?
3. What was “fright and flight” officer Rowan discussed?
4. Why didn’t Marl tell Goat where he got the stuff?
*Summary!
Chapter 9
1. What was Marl’s punishment for getting stoned?
2. Who is Adele?
3. After learning about the characters so far, if you were
Jenner which one would you get rid of, and why?
*Summary!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
LA Classes
Students will act out a scene from the first seven chapters of Last Chance Summer. They are in groups and have decided upon their scene. This exercise will hit a few of the speaking outcomes we have in our curriculum.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
LA Classes
Chapter 6
1. Do you think the boys’ two choices for punishment were realistic? Which one would you choose?
2. Why was Goat put in Ryerson at age 11?
3. Why are young people, like Goat, easily influenced by older people?
4. Who was so upset because Marl and Goat were having fun?
* Sketch a one or two box cartoon, with captions, depicting this chapter.
Chapter 7
1. The boys were playing __________ (card game) and using _________ as money.
2. What business was going to make Marl and Goat rich?
3. How was Vilda dishonest with Jenner?
4. What could Jenner have done differently to avoid a physical confrontation with Topo?
5. Why did Marl cut his leg at Ryerson and what did he use to do it?
*Summary!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
LA Classes
*Assignment: Last Chance Summer Character Sketch
*Due: Friday, May 18
You have to choose a character from the novel, then using the facts about their personal appearance (face and body), draw the character with emphasis on their distinguishing features. There should be at least four distinguishing features for the character you choose. After you have sketched your character name them and list the features you used in your sketch.
Homework: Chapter 5 questions
1. How did you feel when Vilda blamed kids for the vandalism?
2. Why would Vilda say something so terrible to Topo?
3. How would Topo’s words fit Marl’s life?
4. What were the names of the two policemen?
5. Marl said everyone was responsible for stealing the bus.
How would his statement impact the rest of the story?
* Write the summary.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Math Classes
Test on chapter 4 this Wednesday
Students should have sheets 4.4 completed, review of sections 4.3 and 4.4 completed on page 161.
LA Classes
These questions should be completed and up to date in the students scribblers.
Chapter 3
1. Why were Len and Marl going to fight?
2. Do you think it is right that Jenner couldn’t use his strategies with Len?
3. What information would you find in Marl’s file?
4. Would you have agreed with Jenner’s request if you were Goat?
5. What question would you like to ask about the chapter?
6. Make a connection from the chapter.
*Write a summary for the chapter.
Chapter 4
1. What did Jenner have planned for the boys?
2. Why didn’t Marl find the Drum exciting?
3. How did the boys get the keys to the bus?
4. Why did Goat say they had 45 minutes?
5. Name the boys that stole the bus.
6. What reason did Marl give for the boys’ fighting?
*Write a summary for the chapter.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
LA 7A
Chapter 2 questions:
1. What is the Jenner farm?
2. Why didn’t Marl want people to see into his eyes?
3. Why didn’t Marl back down from Topo?
4. Why would Marl be blamed if they did fight?
5. Who saved Marl from getting beat up?
Math 9A
Students from 9A should be reviewing material from sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 over the next two days. They will not have math again until Friday.
Monday, May 7, 2012
LA Classes
We are starting a novel study, Last Chance Summer, and students have a copy of the novel. They can bring the novel home, but they should be sure to bring it to school the next day.
Homework for tonight: chapter 1 questions
Chapter 1
1. Why did Marl leave the Harcourts?
2. Why did Marl have “almond eyes”?
3. What was CC at Ryerson?
4. Paraphrase Marl’s dream.
5. Describe an “outward hurting” kid.
6. Describe an “inward hurting” kid.
7. Is Marl “outward” or “inward” hurting?
How can you be sure?
8. Why do people become rippers?
9. Who did Marl care about the most?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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