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3. Part One: “The Room” How do Manny and Erin interact with each other? Why did Erin make the decision to follow Trevor’s actions? How do Erin’s parents interact with Erin? What had happened to Manny? What were the “Gateway Drugs” that Erin started using? Describe the first time Erin purchased Heroin on her own.

4. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part One: “The Room” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part One.

5. Part Two: “Step Aside God: There’s a New King in Town” Why did the author choose this subtitle? What kind of person is Steve’s mom? How do you know? What happened to Erin’s weight? What happened to Erin’s body? Her skin, arms, neck, hands, feet, legs and breathing. Where did Steve take Erin? Why did Erin leave the halfway house?

6. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Two: “Step Aside God: There’s a New King in Town” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Two.

7. Part Three: “I am a Junkie” What happened when Erin went to her mom’s work? How did Erin help the police? After Erin got to her destination, what did she do with the car? How do Bob and Pat handle their interactions with Erin? How do Erin’s parents feel at this point? What is Erin finally ready to do?

8. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Three: “I am a Junkie” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Three.

9. Part Four: “Prison” What did she look like in court and what was the amount of her bail? What is the “Crest?” How long was Erin in prison & how long is visiting time? How much did Erin think she spent on drugs? What does Erin say about writing a book? How is Erin’s relationship with her family changing as she spends time in prison? How does Erin deal with being in prison?

10. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Four: “Prison” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Four.

11. Part Five: “The Crest” How long is the rehab program & how long is the probation period? Where did she get a job? What is starting to happen to her body? Where did she go before work? Compare Erin’s time in prison with her time at The Crest? How do you feel when you read page 42?

12. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Five: “The Crest” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Five.

13. Part Six: “Can You Tell Heaven From Hell” What was Erin diagnosed with? What is happening on page 45? What is the importance of the song “Wish You Were Here”? Where does Erin take her mom? Why did the counselors tell Erin to stay at work? Do you think they made a good decision?

14. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Six: “Can You Tell Heaven From Hell?” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Six.

15. Part Seven: “2757” Why did Erin’s mom get a phone call late at night? What did Erin’s dad and Pat do after the phone call? What tattoos did Erin have on her body and where were they? What is the main point of this chapter and describe how it happened. What is the significance of the title of this section? How do you feel as you finished this section?

16. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Seven: “2757” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Seven.

17. Part Eight: “I Just Want to be Normal” In the late 1970’s, what is the relationship between Erin and her sister? Erin again talks about wanting to be a ____________? She talks about being sad some days and ok others. What is the disorder she has? What did she take on the way to school and what happened? Why does the author go back in time?

18. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Eight: “I Just Want To Be Normal” List five facts that you learned about Erin and her story in Part Eight.

19. Part Nine: “Other Voices and Kindred Spirits” Did any of these entries “speak” to you?

20. WARM-UP Please pick up your book. Part Nine: “Other Voices and Kindred Spirits” List five stories that affected you in Part Nine.

21. Letter Or Poster? Write a letter to Erin about what you thought of her life and her struggles. or Draw a poster to Erin about what you thought of her life and her struggles. These letters/posters will be displayed in the hallway for her mom to see when she visits SMS for the assembly.