Hello everyone...hopefully you are enjoying your break and the book.
Some things I want you to ask yourself while reading:
1. Why would a parent protect their child if they have done something wrong? Ask your parents if they would protect you if you did something wrong. What do they think? How would you feel about it?
2. What happens with Paul and his soccer dream?
3. Who does Paul befriend that changes the way he looks at things?
4. How do Paul's new friends help him to stand up for himself?
5. What does immigration have to do with this story?
6. Do you think that people should lie about where they live just so they can get a better education or play sports?
7. What happens to the homes in Paul's neighborhood?
8. What would you do to be popular and have power in school? Would you do what Arthur did? Why? Why not?
9.Would you turn in your friend if you know they did something wrong?
10. What makes an act wrong? How bad does something have to be for you to say something? Do you think that by not saying something you are encouraging the person to continue to do wrong or bad things because they figure that you will not say anything?
11. What finally makes Paul remember what happened to him?
12. How does each person in the Fisher family react when Paul remembers?
13. At the end, what surprises you, if anything?
14. How do the parents react to fining out what Erik and Arthur did? Does their reactions surprise you?
If you have questions, please post them and I will answer them when I check back. You can also respond to any of the questions posted and see what your other classmates say as well. Have a happy read! -Ms. P
Monday, April 6, 2009
ALCAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS
Hello everyone...hopefully you are enjoying your break and getting your reading done too!
Some things I want you to consider while reading:
1. Do Moose's parents put too much responsibility on him when it comes to Natalie?
2. How much does peer pressure affect you at school? Would you choose the wrong crowd if it meant popularity?
3. How would you deal with Piper?
4. Do you think that Piper abuses her position of being the warden's daughter? How so?
5. Why does Natalie going to the Marinoff school bother Moose so much?
6. If you had a child that had autism, what would you do? How would you handle everyday situations?
7. Do you think the opinion of people has changed towards people with mental disabilities? What about physical disabilities?
8. Do you think if you had the chance to get your laundry done by a "big-time" or "famous" criminal, you would do it?
9. Do you think that Moose should stand up to Piper and his parents? How would you do that?
10. Did the book end the way you thought it would? Explain.
If you want you can answer these questions and see what your classmates say. I will check back and answer any questions that you may have about the book. Have a happy read!
-Ms. P
Some things I want you to consider while reading:
1. Do Moose's parents put too much responsibility on him when it comes to Natalie?
2. How much does peer pressure affect you at school? Would you choose the wrong crowd if it meant popularity?
3. How would you deal with Piper?
4. Do you think that Piper abuses her position of being the warden's daughter? How so?
5. Why does Natalie going to the Marinoff school bother Moose so much?
6. If you had a child that had autism, what would you do? How would you handle everyday situations?
7. Do you think the opinion of people has changed towards people with mental disabilities? What about physical disabilities?
8. Do you think if you had the chance to get your laundry done by a "big-time" or "famous" criminal, you would do it?
9. Do you think that Moose should stand up to Piper and his parents? How would you do that?
10. Did the book end the way you thought it would? Explain.
If you want you can answer these questions and see what your classmates say. I will check back and answer any questions that you may have about the book. Have a happy read!
-Ms. P
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