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What are you learning about the main character Ally?

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Why does Ally give a pregnant woman a sympathy card?

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What does Ally mean when she says " reading for me is still like trying to make sense of a can of alphabet soup that's been dumped on a plate?"

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The author uses lot of examples of figurative language in her writing. Find one example. Write it. Put the page number. Explain what it really means.

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In this chapter we meet 3 new characters: Ally's mom, Shay and Jessica. Tell what are you learning about each character.

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Write a short summary of chapter 5. Be sure to include the two new characters that we learn something about (Travis & Ally's dad), and what Ally's mom thinks about her difficulties in school

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Write a short summary of Chapter 6. What happens in this chapter? What do Travis's actions show about his relationship to Ally?

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What does Ally think of her new teacher?

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Create a question for your partner to answer about chapter 8. Post it below.

Then read your partner's question and write your answer to his question below.

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What do you think the most important event that happens in chapter 9 is? Why did you choose that event?

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What do you think about Mr. Daniel's writing journals? Would you like this assignment? Why or why not?

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Read chapters 11-12. Choose 1 new vocabulary word to teach your partner. Write the word, how it was used in the sentence in the book, the definition and include a picture if you can. Look at the teacher model as an example.

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There are many very key events in this section. Pick what you think are three of the most important things that happened . For each, explain why you feel it is so important to the story.

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There are many words that can be used to describe Ally. Pick one character “trait” that you believe fits her well. Explain why you believe this. Make sure you use evidence from the text.

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Ally, Keisha, and Albert are having a discussion about the bullies that are beating him up. Explain how the different characters are feeling about this.

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At the end of this section, Ally states that she will never accept an award that she doesn’t deserve. Does she deserve the poetry award? Explain.

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Give one example of a “turning point” in the book so far. Why do you think it was so important that it changed the direction of the book?

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This section ends with Ally having many different feelings about school. Pick two of the emotions she is feeling and explain how they are important to Ally at this part of the story.

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What more have you learned about Albert—and how he handles his not-so-perfect life?

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Ally is definitely changing as a character. Think of one other character you feel is changing and explain why you believe this. Use examples from the text to prove your thinking.

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Do you think Ally will be a good class president? What makes you think this?

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Chapter 45 is called, “My Brother’s Question”. Why do you think this is an important chapter in the book? Give examples from the text.

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Chapter 48 ends with a pile of friendship bracelets on Shay’s desk. What do you think this means? Why might it be important?

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Did you find the end of this book satisfying? Explain your thinking.