“Middle School Reads” PowerPoint by: Greg Lay and Alycia Beresford, M.Ed Schedule – Day 5

Take quiz on chapters 10 – 12 in language arts notebook Read vocabulary words in context. Use context clues to determine meaning Read chapters Answer all comprehension and extension questions as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible in the space provided in language arts notebook

Vocabulary coincidence “ ‘It’s Brenda Babcock’s day off. Flo said she took her mother into Milwaukee for hospital tests.’ Addie slammed a sauté pan. ‘What do you think of that coincidence.’ ” (p. 116)

Vocabulary coincidence (n.) a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance

Vocabulary corruption “But you’ve only made me more determined to speak out and find the truth about the corruption that has a hold of this town.” (p. 121)

Vocabulary corruption (n.) the act of being guilty of dishonest practices

Vocabulary havoc “Braverman’s injury was wreaking havoc in the kitchen.” (p. 124)

Vocabulary havoc (n.) confusion; disorder

Vocabulary crucifying “A TV camera had been there to capture the drama. The press was crucifying him.” (p. 126)

Vocabulary crucifying (v.) to treat with gross injustice; persecute; torment; torture

Vocabulary miffed “I don’t think he does and I’m finding the whole thing really irritating. Miffed in Mulhoney.” (p. 127)

Vocabulary miffed (v.) put into an irritable mood

Vocabulary propaganda “ ‘Not going to read any propaganda.’ ” (p. 129)

Vocabulary propaganda (n.) information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.

Vocabulary guffaws “ ‘That’s the worst name I ever heard in my life! Tell her, Hope.’ he said between guffaws, ‘to never call you that again.’ ” (p. 136)

Vocabulary guffaws (n.) a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter

Vocabulary keeled “I almost keeled over in grief.” (p. 140)

Vocabulary keeled (v.) to fall as in a faint

Vocabulary sashay “I watched Deena sashay down the welcome stairways; I felt sad and free at the same time.” (p. 144)

Vocabulary sashay (v.) to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

1.Why does the author use a flashback to Mavis Pettibone (in italics) "No matter..."? 2.Explain what "the painting of the sailor in a storm" means to G.T., to his mother, and to Hope. 3.What does Hope mean by the last line in the chapter? 4.What does Braverman reveal about his own father? 5.Braverman makes Hope's "heart flip" when he says what? 6.Describe Deena. 7.How do Hope and her mother interact? 8.What does Braverman give Hope? How does she react? 9.List three waitress tips Hope gets from her mother.

Each day after reading, students can get into literature circle groups. Each group member has a distinct role and will be graded on quality and contribution he/she brings to the group /lib/ /Lit_Circles.Role_Sheet s.pdf

Bauer, Joan. Hope Was Here. New York: Penguin Group, Print. Bergstrom, Bob. (2002, October). Hope was Here: 2001 Newbery Honor Book by: Joan Bauer. Retrieved from Klar, Elizabeth, and Cheryl Klar-Trim. Hope Was Here: Joan Bauer Students Packet Novel Units. Bulverde, TX: Novel Units, Print. Klar, Elizabeth, and Cheryl Klar-Trim. Hope Was Here: Joan Bauer Teacher Guide Novel Units. Bulverde, TX: Novel Units, Print.