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Katie, Erick

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As we read our novel Freak the Mighty, we are going to come across many characters. A lot of our characters are going to change throughout the novel. Good readers are always tracking characters throughout a text they read. Using this Padlet, we are going to keep track of what we learn about our characters based on these changes.

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Look over this list if you need help finding a word for your response. Do your best to avoid the words in bold; rather, look for one of the words below the bold/underlined word, and see which specific vocabulary term best describes the character.

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David, Jordi, Andrea L, Alexandra, Jazmin, Melani

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Jeanibis, Natsuki

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Joe, Nayelli, Andrea G

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Nexer, Jael, Ashley, Alizon

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Manny, Giancarlo, Kaylee, Yulitza

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about Max  is  that he doesn't like how Loretta  used to know his dad before he went to jail and talks to him about his dad.
In the text it states, "What a flash, huh? You remember that time old Kenny-".  "Shut up Loretta!" Iggy says."
The author included this information about the character because they wanted the readers to know that Loretta used to know Max's Dad.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because she wouldn't have really who Max's Dad was and she wouldn't really talk about him as much.

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One new thing I learned about Loretta is that she used to know Max's dad and she used to be friends with him before he went to jail.

In the text it states, " I don't say anything and Freak is looking at me like he's never seen me before and then Iggy says, "Killer Kane", what a tough hombre he was". Loretta says, " I heard he saw the light in there. He's got religion, is that true?"

The author included this information about the character because he wanted the readers to see how Loretta Knows Killer Kane and how they used to be friends before he went to jail.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because he wouldn't know that Loretta was friends with Killer Kane a criminal.

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One new thing I learned about The character is Gwen is a kind of shy and a person predictable person that has shame but no shame when saying things

In the text it states 'Its not like your dads in jails and everyone in the town knows about it and its not like theres something big to hide about it

The author included this information about the character because It shows how Gwen describes things as a person and the way she thinks about things

If we didn't know this information we wouldn't have another side view of  Gwen

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One new thing I learned about Gram is he does not want max to be around Kevin .

In the text it states, "Gram says,I want you to promise me something Maxwell dear.promise me you'll keep away from that hoodlum boy.".

The author included this information about the character because he wanted people to think that kevin is a bad friend.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because people will think that Kevin is a bad person and people should not be friends with him.

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One new thing I learned about (Kevin) is that he is clever.  In the text it states, "Freak says. That's the science of designing replacement parts for the human body, You mean like mechanical arms and legs?, That's ancient history, Freak says The bionics, Unit is building a whole new body just my size." The author included this information about the character because they wanted the reader to know the ideas Kevin has. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know how smart and clever he is.

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One new thing I learned about iggy is that he is unfriendly and doesnt think about what hes going too say

In the text it states, " But iggy. there wasnt any money" and he goes "shut up loretta".

The author included this information about the character because while loretta was just trying too tell iggy something, Iggy was being disrespectful

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because if iggy never told loretta to shut up, the readers would not think that she is scared of iggy

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One new thing I learned about Max is he is very fierce looking.

In the text in the states "Freak is huffing and puffing as he humps himself up the steps, and the Fair Gwen grabs Freak and puts him in the wagon and i swear, she almost runs home, like if she doesn't get away quickly something really bad is going to happen."

The author included this information about the character because if the author didn't put the information in the book how would we know what he looks like.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know if Gwen is afraid of Max and that he is fierce looking.

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David, Jordi, Andrea L, Alexandra, Jazmin, Melani

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Joe, Nayelli, Andrea G

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Jeanibis, Natsuki

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Nexer, Jael, Ashley, Alizon

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Katie, Erick

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Manny, Giancarlo, Kaylee, Yulitza

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

In the text it states, "__".

The author included this information about the character because...

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about Maxwell is he is polite to gram

In the text it states, "and the words come out like "Thanks you sir" And its like I'm possessed or something".

The author included this information about the character because Maxwell usually isnt polite to other people

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because Maxwell is known for kicking people for trying to hug him

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

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If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about (Freak) is that he always keeps a dictionary in his knapsack like he is an brainy person

In the text it states, "This is true, He really does keep a dictionary in his knapsack, it's his favorite book, it's his favorite book, and he pulls it out like Arnold Schwarzenegger pulling out a machine gun or something".

The author included this information about the character because they wanted us to know that he will always be carrying a dictionary.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because of not knowing that he has a dictionary.

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

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One new thing I learned about (Maxwell) is that hes starting to look like his father

In the text it states, "Gram had she noticed how much maxwell was getting to look like him ".

The author included this information about the character because of the fear that grim has towards maxwell father

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because...

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One new thing I learned about ___ (character's name) is...

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One thing i learned about the character Loretta is that she is strict but kind.

In the text it states "ive got him too, lorretta snaps her fingers"

The author included this information because it can show a lot about Lorretta.

if we didnt know this about the character the book would be diffrent because it wouldnt show how she is strict

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One new thing I learned about Iggy is that she is mean to Max. In thet text it states," I doubt he even knows his father, Ig. He was a little kid when it happened, right?" The author included this information about the character because she brought it up so max felt regret. If we didnt know this information about the character, the book would be different because she wouldnt bring up Max's relationship with his father.

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One new thing I learned about Freak is that he probably doesn't know that Max is learning disabled.
In the text it states, "I'll lend you some of my books." He says. "Cool," I say, like it's what I've been waiting for another chance to prove I'm a butthead."."
The author included this information about the character because they want the readers to know if Freak knows about Max's learning disability.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because people would've just assumed that Freak knew about Max's disability.

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One new thing I learned about Iggy is not the nice's person to Loretta.

In the text it states, "Iggy scowls and goes,Give me a break,Loretta".

The author included this information about the character because they want to show that Iggy is a rude person.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would think that Iggy is a nice person and loves everyone but he is a rude old man.

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One new thing I learned About the character Max is that now something is going on with him like being possessed  he is now being polite and is now being respectful,

In the text it states "and something happened the words come out of my mouth "thank you sir' Like I possessed

The author included this information in the article because He wants Max to finally be positive about something for ones

If the author didn't include this in the article if they didn't include this There wouldn't exactly be anything new about him .

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One new thing I learned about Freak is hes brainy.
In the text it states, "This is true.He really does keep a dictionary in his knapsack.,its his favourite book,and he pulls it out like Arnold Schwastzenegger pulling outa machine gun or something".
The author included this information about the character because they wanted to show how he is glued to his favorite book.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because it would show that Freak doesnt use dictionary words.

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One new thing I learned about  iggy  he is not the best with people and they dont know how to think before they talk and yeah.

In the text it states, "iggy there wasnt any money and hes goes shut up loretta ".

The author included this information about the character because they are trying to show how iggy was telling someone to shut up and thats rude .

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because if we did not know this we would not know how iggy is and how he acts

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One new thing I learned about Max is he is hateful of himself.

In the text it states, "Maxwell is supposed to be my real name, and sometimes i hated it that worst of all. Maxwell, ugh.".

The author included this information about the character because maybe he hates it because his dad probably named him Maxwell and he hates his dad.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know what his real name is and if he hated it or not.

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One new thing I learned about Iggy is that she knew maxs dad kane

In the text it states, " All ofa sudden loretta jumps up ans she goes iggy iggy ive gotit kenny kane remember kenny kane".

The author included this information about the character because if nt then we would have never knowed  iggy would have knowed maxes father

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would have never met these charecters

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One new thing I learned about (Max) is that he is annoyed
In the text it states, "She takes a deep breath and folds her hands together like she's praying and she says, A request has been forwarded to me from the parole board. A request from your father. Maxwell, your father wants to know if-, I don't want to hear it. I jump up and cover my ears, holding my hands real tight. Don't want to hear it! Don't want to hear it! Don't! Don't! Don't!".The author included this information about the character because they wanted the reader to see how he would react to a request from his father. If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn't know how Max feels about his father.

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One new thing I learned about iggy is people are terrified of him

In the text it states, " He goes, "Shut up loretta," and she coughs again and shuts up, you can tell she's afraid of iggy. the way she holds herself tight whenever he says anything".

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to give people the image of how tuff iggy is and people dont wanna mess with iggy

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because people would have thought iggy is just mean to anyone and people would easily put up a fight with him

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One new thing I learned about loretta is that she knew max's dad kenny kane and that makes Max uncomfortable

In the text it states, "Shut up loretta, iggy says then he chugs the Bud and squashes the can in his fist and he drops it right on the floor,".

The author included this information about the character because he wanted iggy too shut up about the whole kenny kane stuff

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because since we know that iggy and loretta both knew kenny (Max's father) therefore we wouldnt have knows that they used too talk to eachother and communicate

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One new thing I learned about (Grim) is that he or she is too scared to even say maxwell fathers name.

In the text it states, "Grim never says my father's name, just Him, like his name is too scary to say".

The author included this information about the character because of the fear that we can see from Grim.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we would've known that he has scared of his father.

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One new thing I learned about  Freak  is that he is brainy for his age.

In the text it states, " He really does keep a dictionary in his knapsack, it's his favorite book ." Yeah right easy for a genius to use the dictionary, since he already knows how to spell the words" , " Bionics, Freak says. "that's the science of designing replacements for the human body."

The author included this information about the character because they wanted to tell the reader how he is smart and has a lot of knowledge with robots and the human body.

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because the readers would think that Freak is just a boring character.

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One new thing I learned about Max is displeased of himself.
In the text it states,"Maxwell is supposed to be my real name,and sometimes i hated worst of all.Maxwell,ugh.Grim out in the kitchen one night ,after supper whispering to Gram had she noticed how much Maxwell was getting to look like him?".
The author included this information about the character because they wanted to show how Max hated the name Maxwell and that he was getting to look like him.
If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldnt know if Max liked his name or not.

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One new thing I learned about Loretta is that she used to know Max's dad and she used to be friends with his mom and his dad before his dad went to jail .

In the text it states, "I don't say anything freak is looking at me like he's never seen me before and then iggy says "killer kane " , what a tough hombre he was Loretta in there he got religion is that true ? ".

The author included this information about the character because he wanted the readers to know that Loretta know killer kane and how they were friends at one point before he went to jail

If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because then we would not know that killer kane was friends with loretta before he went to jail .

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One new thing I learned about  him is that  ( Maxwell )  resembles his father. In the text it states, " gram had she noticed how much Maxwell is getting to look like him.".The author included this information about the character because it lets the reader know what they got in common and how they got some type of connection If we didn't know this information about the character, the book would be different because we wouldn´t really know much about the characters looks and his father´s.

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One new thing I learned about Loretta is that she is offensive calling Max a retard and saying that he doesnt know how big and strong he is. In the text it states," Loretta says, Hes some kinda retard, Ig, He dont even know how big and strong he is, Ill bet. The author included this information about the character to show how she thought of Max. if we didnt now this information about the character the book would be different because we wouldnt know how Loretta feels towards Max