Here are some good questions to ask your child about Chapter One...
Describe what the main character means when he states, “for my best friend he surely did aggravate me sometimes”.
The books states that , “Jamie’s face was crimson.” What does crimson mean and why was his face crimson?
Would you have crossed the fence to snitch some apples? Why or why not?
List one or two of your friends that you think would have chosen not to steal the apples and explain why you think they would have made that choice.
List one or two people that you know who you think would have made the choice that Jamie made and stolen the apples. Why do you think they would have made that choice?
The main character states,” I knew I could get the kids to help anyone else. But Mrs. Houser?” Why do you think the main character is going to have a tough time convincing people to help Mrs. Houser?
Relate several experiences in your life and make a correlation to this story. In other words, make a connection to the authors thoughts and ideas that she is trying to convey to the reader. Explain in detail how your experiences remind you of the experiences of the characters in this story.
Current and upcoming vocabulary terms to discuss with your child.
Morse Code
Prism
tragedy
thicket
clasped
snatched
which-a-way
snitching
skimmed
cradled
scramble
