1. “Middle School Reads” PowerPoint by: Greg Lay and Alycia Beresford, M.Ed. 2011-2012 Schedule – Day 1

2. Preview the Book Anticipation Guide Character Chart Read/discuss front loading slides Read vocabulary words in context. Use context clues to determine meaning Read chapters 1 – 3 Answer all comprehension and extension questions as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible in the space provided in language arts notebook

3. Look at the cover. Describe the pictures on the cover? What is the significance of the title? Based on this information, predict what the book is going to be about.

4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Give a thumbs up or thumbs down. The adults in a family are always right. Students should never have to work when they are in high school. Life is largely a matter of luck and fate. You do not have to give birth to be a true mother. Girls really do not need a father.

5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Give a thumbs up or thumbs down. Mothers and fathers always do what is best for their children. It’s best to fight lies with lies. Young people have nothing to teach older people. People can disagree and still love and trust each other. Teenagers cannot make decisions themselves.

6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Give a thumbs up or thumbs down. If things get too hard, you should just give up. It’s important to love and accept yourself. It is a citizen’s duty to vote. To succeed you must keep trying to solve problems. Losing isn’t anything to be ashamed of.

9. A diner is a restaurant. They are characterized by offering a wide range of foods, mostly American, a casual atmosphere, a counter, and late operating hours.

10. A girl or woman who works as a waiter’s (server) helper.

11. A lightweight, comfortable hat that keeps you cool in the heat.

12. Queen Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from June 20, 1837 until her death, January 22, 1901. From May 1, 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India.

13. Vocabulary salivating “I’d been salivating for years to be a waitress.” (p. 1)

14. Vocabulary salivating (v.) to have a flow of saliva especially in excess

15. Vocabulary reverence “There weren’t any whiffs of stuffed pork tenderloin with apricots or country meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes or Addie’s famous cinnamon ice cream dripping down that deep-dish apple pie of hers with crust so buttery it would bring cabdrivers to their knees in pure reverence.” (p. 2)

16. Vocabulary reverence (n.) a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe

17. Vocabulary defaced “I’ve never defaced anything – never carved it into a tree or painted in on a sidewalk or a street sign.” (p. 3)

18. Vocabulary defaced (v.) to disfigure the surface or appearance of

19. Vocabulary faux “Miriam straightened her faux-leopard vest, flipping back the five earrings dangling from her right lobe, and hugged me hard.” (p. 5)

20. Vocabulary faux (adj.) artificial or imitation; fake

21. Vocabulary prism “Inside the box was a small glass prism that caught the sun.” (pp. 9-10)

22. Vocabulary prism (n.) a transparent solid body, often having triangular bases, used for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light

23. Vocabulary hodgepodge “The town was a hodgepodge of styles.” (p. 14)

24. Vocabulary hodgepodge (n.) a jumbled mixture

25. Vocabulary revved “A smiling black man in a cool bush hat climbed in the van, revved the motor.” (p. 14)

26. Vocabulary revved (v.) to accelerate sharply the speed of

27. Vocabulary dilapidated “A dilapidated building with a faded sign for the Mulhoney Community.” (p. 14)

28. Vocabulary dilapidated (adj.) to reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect

29. Vocabulary relic “Around the corner, a relic from the Golden Age of Cuteness – the Tick Tock Clock Shop.” (p. 14)

30. Vocabulary relic (n.) an object having interest by reason of its age or its association with the past

31. Vocabulary croquettes “We’ll use the leftover ships in a shepherd’s pie and in potato croquettes, but not on a dinner plate with pot roast.” (p. 18)

32. Vocabulary croquettes (n.) a small cake or ball of minced meat, poultry, or fish, or of rice, potato, or other food, often coated with beaten egg and bread crumbs, and fried in deep fat.

33. Vocabulary pulverized “Some hopes just get pulverized.” (p. 21)

34. Vocabulary pulverized (v.) to demolish or crush completely.

35. 1.Predict why the book is titled Hope Was Here. 2.Identify the simile on page 2. What is it comparing? 3.Why does Hope live with Addie and not her mother? 4.What is ironic about the following passage?: Deena, “ ’You need constants in your life.’ She had a different hair color each time she said it.” (6) 5.Describe the significance of the name Hope. 6.Why does not being 3 inches taller than Addie give Hope any power in their relationship?

36. 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. http://www.burgettstown.k12.pa.us/72522082323262 7560/lib/725220823232627560/Lit_Circles.Role_Sheet s.pdf

37. http://www.joanbauer.com/

38. Bauer, Joan. Hope Was Here. New York: Penguin Group, 2000. Print. Bergstrom, Bob. (2002, October). Hope was Here: 2001 Newbery Honor Book by: Joan Bauer. Retrieved from http://www.joanbauer.com/hopeguide/index.htm Klar, Elizabeth, and Cheryl Klar-Trim. Hope Was Here: Joan Bauer Students Packet Novel Units. Bulverde, TX: Novel Units, 2004. 1-48. Print. Klar, Elizabeth, and Cheryl Klar-Trim. Hope Was Here: Joan Bauer Teacher Guide Novel Units. Bulverde, TX: Novel Units, 2004. 1-48. Print. http://dictionary.reference.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki