"Joyriding" study guide

Know the following characters from the story:

• Peter
• Kevin
• Peter's mother
• Mickey Ray
• Mr. Brettone

You also need to know:

• How Peter feels about piano and Kevin feels about running
• Why were people making a big deal about Kevin's finish in the race if he didn't win?
• Are Peter and Kevin 1-dimensional or 3-dimensional characters?
• Do you think Peter believed what he said when he told Kevin his current piano teacher is better than Mickey Ray?
• Whose attitude toward competition do you think is healthier, Kevin or Peter?

"Still Me" study guide

Here are the things you need to know for your "Still Me" test:

Literary Terms:

• autobiography
• point of view
• first person point of view
• third person point of view

Short answer questions:

• What is now parked next to the barn instead of a horse trailer?
• What did Reeve imagine when he looked at the picture of the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl?
• What has Reeve not done for his son in over three years?
• What might have been different if Reeve had fallen with his head turned a little to the left or right?

Essay:
What is Reeve's definition of a hero today and do you agree?

Priscilla and the Wimps study guide

Here's what you need to know for the test tomorrow:

You will need to answer some true/false questions about events in the story.
 Know about the following characters:

• Priscilla
• Melvin
• Monk
• Kobras
• narrator

 Know the following literary terms:

• antagonist
• protagonist
• three-dimensional character
• one-dimensional character
• hyperbole

Know the "words for everyday use" from the story
Explain in a short answer:

• Describe Priscilla, in physical appearance and personality
• Explain what you think happened to Monk after his locker humiliation
• Identify hyperbole in the story
• Explain who the narrator is

"Still Me" Study Guide

Here are the things you need to know for your "Still Me" test:

Literary Terms:

• autobiography
• point of view
• first person point of view
• third person point of view

Short answer questions:

• What is now in the horse trailer next to the barn?
• What did Reeve imagine when he looked at the picture of the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl?
• What has Reeve not done for his son in over three years?
• What might have been different if Reeve had fallen with his head turned a little to the left or right?

Essay:
What is Reeve's definition of a hero today and do you agree?

"The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" study guide

Test for The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" is Wednesday, October 13th.

Please make sure you know the following:

Know the following characters and whether they're one-dimensional or three-dimensional
Matt Kaizer
Marley
Mr. Bataky
Mary Beth
Rev. Kaizer

Who is the narrator of the story?
The nickname Matt's friends gave to him and why.
What type of conflict is "The Goodness of Matt Kaizer" - internal or external?
Fill out a story map for the story