Monday, May 18, 2015

DISCUSSION DIRECTOR

1. Why does Richie and Eleanor's mom always fight? Do you think that he abuses her?
2. Do you think Tina and Steve and Eleanor are "friends" now?
3. Why was Tina and Steve helping Eleanor see Park?
4. Why is Richie writing sick notes in Eleanor's books?
5. What do you think the last 3 words were?

Monday, May 11, 2015

Vocabulary Enricher

pg 203 p 12 scintillating- very clever, amusing, and interesting

pg 211 p 12 perm- a process in which someone's hair is curled and treated with chemicald so that it remains curly for a long time

pg 217 p 11 nonnegotiable- not able to be discussed and changed before an agreement or decision is made

pg 223 p 15 dubious- unsure or uncertain; feeling doubt about something

pg 252 p 12 illicit- not allowed by law; unlawful or illegal