1. In your composition book, write today’s date. Then answer the questions in complete sentences after reading the prologue. 1.How can our actions, large and small, affect our futures? 2. Can human beings choose not to remember? When and why might a person choose to forget? Explain your thinking.

2. Part 1 Read pages 1-12 (stop at Saturday, August 19)  Why did Erik and his dad leave before Paul and his mom?  Why is the family moving?  Who was driving the car? (Paul’s memory)  Why is Paul scared of Erik?  What is the zombie? What does it represent?

3. Levels of Questions Literal Questions Interpretive Questions Universal Questions

4. Literal Questions You can answer questions on the literal level by looking to the text directly. Ex: What kind of car does Mrs. Fisher drive?

5. Interpretive Questions You cannot find answers to interpretive questions directly in the text; however, textual evidence points to and supports your answers. Ex: What emotions does Paul feel as he remembers the incident with the mailbox?

6. Universal Questions These questions go beyond the text. They require you to think about the larger issues or ideas raised by the text. Ex: Can people choose to forget?

7. In your composition book, write today’s date and the questions. Answer the questions in complete thoughts, then identify the type of question it is. Read pages 12-28 (stop at Wednesday, August 23)  What are the names of the houses in Lake Windsor Downs?  How does Paul feel toward his dad?  How is the Fisher family similar to any other families you’ve read about or from your own personal experience?

8. In your composition book, write today’s date and the questions. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Pages 28-33 1. What does Paul think about football? 2. Why is soccer Paul’s favorite sport? 3. How does Paul feel about his chances of making the soccer team?

9. Literary Analysis Writing Prompt Write a literary analysis paragraph about another choice that a character made. Must include: Topic sentence Textual evidence (choice) Commentary Textual evidence (consequence) Commentary

10. Topic Sentence A topic sentence introduces the main idea Ex: In the novel Tangerine, Paul decides to tryout for the soccer team.

11. Textual Evidence (choice) “But today, when the speaker crackled on and the gong bell sounded, I was filled with new energy. I hefted up my gym bag and set off for the soccer tryouts” (46).

12. Commentary Paul was pumped and ready to go for tryouts. After showing the team his skills as a goalie he made the team!

13. Textual Evidence (consequence) “I was now the Lake Windsor Middle School goaltender” (50).

14. Commentary Paul’s hard work and dedication had payed off.

15. In your composition book, write today’s date. Read pages 33-39 Find 2 signposts

16. In your composition book, write today’s date, and answer the questions in complete sentences. Flashback is the interruption of a story to show or tell about an incident or scene from the past. 1.Why do you think authors or movie screenwriters might use flashback? 2. Find at least two examples of flashback in Tangerine thus far.

17. Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is when clues are planted about what will happen later in the story. Foreshadowing creates an atmosphere of suspense and keeps the audience wondering what will happen.

18. Weekend Reading! Page 39-50 Find 2 signposts!

19. Discuss this question with someone nearby you: What makes a character a character?

20. In your composition book, write the following information: Five elements of characterization:  What the character says  What others say about the character  Direct description  What the character thinks and feels  What the character does (actions)

21. Finding characterization Skim pages 39-50 As you skim, mark elements of characterization as you find them in your Tangerine journal on the character you’ve been assigned. Be sure to mark page numbers! You will also need to go back through the previous pages and find examples of characterization.

22. In your composition book, write today’s date. Read pages 50-65. Write a five sentence summary of the reading. Use main ideas only; no specific details. 2 sign posts

23. In your composition book, write today’s date. Read pages 65-77 1.Based on the novel, which word best describes Paul and why? Use a quote from the story to support your answer.  Spontaneous  Cruel  Afraid  Selfish

24. In your composition book, write today’s date, and answer the questions in complete sentences. Read pages 77-87 1. List three heroic characteristics and give an example for each.

25. In your composition book write today’s date. Pg 87-94 2 signposts

26. Discussion Questions What does it mean to be a hero? What are the traits and attributes heroic characters and people possess?

27. September 11 perspectives Read article on page 183 of Springboard and identify heroic characteristics

28. In your composition book write today’s date. Socratic Seminar prep Write 2 interpretive questions for each of the events of 9/11 as presented in the texts: The Sinkhole disaster in Tangerine and “A Stunning Tale of Escape Traps its Hero in Replay” All question should be based on the texts and can be answered with evidence.

29. Interpretive Questions EX: Why was Mrs. Gates so quick to say, “I guessed we’ve solved this mystery” (pg 79)?

30. Socratic Seminar Prep Pick one interpretive question per text Make sure your question will generate a deep discussion Mark the text you will be referring to when discussing your question

31. Socratic Seminar Rule 1. Talk to each other, not just to the discussion leader or teacher. 2) Refer to evidence from the text to support your ideas. 3) Ask questions if you do not understand what someone has said 4) You do not need to raise your hands to speak, but please pay attention to your “airtime” 5) Don’t interrupt. 6) Don’t put down the ideas of another student.

32. Socratic Seminar Write Exit Task: In 3-5 sentences explain what comments stood out to you and why. Turn in

33. Part 2 In your composition book, write today’s date. Read pages 97-105 Find similarities and differences between Lake Windsor Middle School and Tangerine Middle School. Create a Venn Diagram

34. Part 1 Test Multiple choice test with one short answer question.

35. End of Part 1 In your composition book, write today’s date and the chart below. Leave space for writing your answers. Choice Who made ConsequencesImpact on (page #) the choice (+ -) Paul

36. Part 2 In your composition book, write today’s date. Read pages 106-116 Find similarities and differences between Lake Windsor Middle School and Tangerine Middle School soccer teams. Create a Venn Diagram

37. In your composition book, write today’s date Answer questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 116-133 1. How would you define the Tangerine Middle School soccer team and its players? Provide two examples from the text to support your thinking. 2. Predict what will happen when Paul says, on page 133, “…Someone has to pay for this. I’m not sure why I’m sure. But I am. Someone has to pay for this.”

38. In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 133-145 1.What qualities does Victor have that make him a team leader? Be specific 2. Why is Joey having a difficult time with the soccer team at Tangerine but Paul isn’t? 3. Do you think Joey will stay or leave the team? Why?

39. In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 145-155 1. Predict why Shandra ran off the field terrified. 2. In what ways is Joey’s true character beginning to show? Provide two examples.

40. In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 155-168 1.Write a summary detailing all the problems that are happening in Lake Windsor Downs based on The Homeowner’s meeting. 2.Describe the two different Erik Fisher’s that Paul can see but his parents don’t (or won’t).

41. In your composition book, write today’s date. Answers the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 168-176 On page 172, Tino looks at Luis with reverence. 1. What does the word reverence mean? 2. What connections (similarities) do Paul and Luis have to each other? 3. Why does Tino do what he does when Paul reveals the truth about ratting him out?

42. In your composition book, write today’s date. Answers the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 176-186 Find two signposts

43. End Part 2 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answers the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 186-199 1. How did Coach Bright convince Coach Walski that Paul was eligible to play for Tangerine Middle School? 2. How would you describe Gino’s character? Give an example to support your thinking. 3. Why was Paul crying?

44. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 203-212 1.If Mr. Fisher saw what Erik did to Tino, why didn’t he do anything about it? 2.Based on what happens with Luis, what type of person do you think Erik really is? Explain your thinking.

45. In your composition book, write today’s date and the chart below Leave space for writing your answers. Read pages 168-182 Choice Who made ConsequencesImpact on (page #) the choice (+ -) Paul

46. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 212-230 1. Can you win and lose at the same time? Explain your thinking. 2. What differences are there between the Lake Windsor Down and Tangerine communities? Make a list

47. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 230-244 1.Is Mrs. Fisher beginning to “see” the real Erik? Yes? No? Explain your thinking. 2.On page 243, Paul says about the osprey, “No one sees them; no one thinks about them; no one suspects them.” What could this be foreshadowing?

48. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. On page 229, Paul thinks, “How could I be so totally afraid, and Luis be not the slightest bit afraid, of the same exact thing? Which one of us saw it wrong?” According to this section, what is one difference between Paul and Luis? Write a literary analysis paragraph. Topic sentence Textual evidence (x2) Commentary (x2)

49. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 244-252 1.What revelation comes to Paul when he’s talking to the little boy on pages 249-250? -What textual clues are given to explain this revelation? 2. What does Paul mean when he says he feels like a different person?

50. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 252-265 1.Why is Paul no longer afraid of Erik and Arthur? 2.Why do you think Paul’s parents kept Erik’s secret? 3.What does Paul mean by, “So you figured it would be better if I just hated myself?”

51. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 266-277 1.What does Shandra mean by, “You don’t have to live a lie every day of your natural-born life, do you?” 2.How would you describe Antoine Thomas’character? What textual evidence supports your thinking?

52. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 277-288 1.Should parents be held accountable for their children’s actions? Why or why not? 2.Why do Paul’s parents continue to protect Erik? 3.What positive benefits come from telling the truth no matter the consequences? For the truth-teller? For others?

53. Part 3 In your composition book, write today’s date. Answer the questions in complete thoughts. Read pages 289-303 1.Why did Victor try to help Paul by lying? 2.Why is Paul excited to be known as a “bad dude” and a “notorious outlaw” at his next school? 3.What is the most important lesson you learned from the events in Tangerine? Explain why.

54. In your composition book, write today’s date and the chart below Leave space for writing your answers. Part 3 Choice Who made ConsequencesImpact on (page #) the choice (+ -) Paul