Bluford Series UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN By: Anne Schraff Sequel To Matter of trust Bluford Series

Create a new notebook entry Date: 1/22/2013 Title: Until We Meet Again Day One Looking at the front cover of the novel, make a prediction. What do you think this book will be about?

Group Sharing Each student will share his/her written response (prediction) with the group. Once everyone in the group has shared, the group will create a group prediction to share with the class.

Introduction Sequel to A Matter of Trust, this story continues the tale of the Wills family. Darcy learns that Hakeem, her first boyfriend, is moving out of the state. Then her grandmother's health declines and a mysterious new person comes into her life. Darcy Wills is looking forward to the best summer of her life, but her plans are shattered by a series of unexpected events. First, horrible news rips her boyfriend Hakeem away. Then someone new enters her life, leaving Darcy in a world of confusion

List of Characters Darcy Wills Carl Wills Mattie Wills Brian Mason Main character 16 years old Dating Hakeem Carl Wills Mattie Wills Darcy’s parents Brian Mason Attempted to rape Darcy Jamee Wills Darcy’s sister Tarah Carson Darcy’s Best Friend Hakeem Randall Dating Darcy for 6 months Moving to Detroit Father has cancer

Before we read… After a 5 year separation, Darcy’s parents decide to give their marriage a chance. At the same time Hakeem, Darcy’s boyfriend, moves to Detroit. Darcy is sad but quickly falls for the attention from Brian. Then Brian attempts to rape Darcy and her life changes in so many ways. Add to your previous prediction for Until We Meet Again. Be sure to explain your prediction.

Read Chapters 1-2

Chapter 1 & 2 REVIEW As a group, answer the question that corresponds with your group #. Include text evidence and cite the text: How did Darcy feel towards her dad when he first came back to the family? How have Darcy’s feelings towards her dad changed? Why isn’t Hakeem happy when Darcy tells him that her parents are back together? When Darcy tells Tarah Carson about Hakeem’s news, what does Tarah Carson tell Darcy to do? (1st time) When Darcy tells Tarah Carson about Hakeem’s news, what does Tarah Carson tell Darcy to do? (2nd time) How has grandma’s condition recently changed? Explain. What does Darcy notice the first time she sees Brian Mason? How does Liselle remember Darcy?

Group Talk Students will work as a group to analyze one of the review questions for chapters 1-2 of the text. Using the group example poster as your guide, create a group poster listing the following information: Question # and question being asked Answer to the question So based on the text evidence (quote), we think… Prove your answer Where did you find the answer? {include page and line numbers} Write your class period and group members’ names on the back of the poster

Ask the Expert Each group will designate one person to become the expert for the group. (this person should really under the question, the answer, and be able to explain the answer to others). The expert will travel from group to group explaining the answer and showing where to find the textual evidence. Who will be your group’s expert? Remember the expert will give his/her group’s answer and get the answer from each group that he/she visits.

How have Darcy’s feelings towards her dad changed? Name: ______________________________ Period: 7-3 7-4 (circle one) Date: 1/___/2013 Chapters 1 and 2 of Until We Meet Again by Anne Schraff How did Darcy feel towards her dad when he first came back to the family? How have Darcy’s feelings towards her dad changed? Why isn’t Hakeem happy when Darcy tells him that her parents are back together? When Darcy tells Tarah Carson about Hakeem’s news, what does Tarah Carson tell Darcy to do? (1st time) When Darcy tells Tarah Carson about Hakeem’s news, what does Tarah Carson tell Darcy to do? (2nd time) How has grandma’s condition recently changed? Explain. What does Darcy notice the first time she sees Brian Mason? How does Liselle remember Darcy?

10 Vocabulary Match Answer Sheet for Chapters 1 and 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name: ______________________________ Period: 7-3 7-4 (circle one) Date: 1/___/2013 Until We Meet Again by Anne Schraff Vocabulary Match Answer Sheet for Chapters 1 and 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Total Points Available: _____________ 10

VOCABULARY Somberly Withered Demeanor Quivering Civil Dissolve Trivial Lured Frazzled Violated Each student will receive a vocabulary packet (Frayer mini models) Vocabulary should be completed by Monday, 1/28/2013

3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 Match the correct word to the picture On the back of your Ch. 1-2 handout, write the correct Vocabulary word to the matching picture. Place your handout in your period’s inbox. 9 10