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THERE’S A BOY IN THEGIRLS’ BATHROOM

L O U I S S A C H A R

Perfection Learning®

Reading Skills Through Literature

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THERE’S A BOY IN THE GIRLS’ BATHROOM

P O R T A L S T O R E A D I N G

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© 1996 Perfection Learning Corporation1000 North Second Avenue, Logan, Iowa 51546

The Portals to Reading series accompanies time-testedliterature that should be an important part of everyschool’s reading program. The activities will reinforce awide variety of language and reading skills which aregenerally part of the curriculum at the reading level of thenovel. However, the Portals pick-and-choose format givesyou the final decision about which activities will enhanceyour students’ personal learning.

The activities in this book are based on sentences andparagraphs especially written to support the teachingobjective of each lesson. Clearly, such literary matters asstyle and flavor may be experienced only by reading thebook itself. Thus, the words of the author have been leftwhere they belong—in their pure form in the pages of thenovel.

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Author! Author! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Story in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Finding Base Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Short Vowels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Long Vowels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Making Compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Listening for Syllables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adding Endings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Classifying Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Making Inferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Understanding Special Meanings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Classifying Word Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Determining Feelings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Remembering Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Matching Synonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Determining Cause and Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Cloze Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sequencing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Matching Antonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Discovering Meaning Through Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Evaluating What You Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Determining Fact and Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Getting the Main Idea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Choosing Correct Meanings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using Guide Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using a Pronunciation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Determining Alphabetical Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Writing a Journal Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using Descriptive Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recalling an Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Writing a Book Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Explaining Feelings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Optional Spelling and Vocabulary Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Supplementary Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Response Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7© 1996 Perfection Learning Corporation

Author! Author!

LLOOUUIISS SSAACCHHAARR

Louis Sachar (pronounced Sacker) was born in EastMeadow, New York. He moved to California when he wasnine years old and has lived there ever since.

Louis published his first children’s book, SidewaysStories from Wayside School, in 1977. After graduatingfrom law school in 1980, Louis had a difficult timedeciding between a career as a lawyer or a career as anauthor. His love of children’s literature won out, and hedove into writing full time. Altogether, Louis has writteneight books for children.

Although his intended audience is young, Louis makes apoint of never talking down to his readers. He tries towrite stories that bring out people’s best qualities.Although he writes humorous books, Louis takes hiswriting very seriously. He focuses on writing withintelligence and sensitivity. On average, Louis writes 2 to 4hours each workday.

Louis’ favorite food is baked potatoes that are cookedfor an hour at 500 degrees. He likes to eat them when theyare black and crisp. His favorite pastimes are playingcards and chess, skiing, and playing the guitar.

At Davis Elementary School in Plano, Texas, Louis methis wife Carla. She was the school counselor and he was avisiting author. Carla was the inspiration behind thecharacter Carla Davis in There’s a Boy in the Girls’Bathroom. Carla and Louis live in San Francisco withtheir three-year-old daughter Sherre (pronounced Sherry).


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School isn’t going very well for 11-year-oldBradley. He doesn’t do his homework, andhe’s failing fifth grade. He hates his teacherand classmates, and they don’t like himeither. Bradley sits in the last seat, in the lastrow, and he has never earned a single goldstar. Matters become worse when a newstudent named Jeff arrives and tries tobecome Bradley’s friend.

At first, Bradley threatens to spit on Jeff,so Jeff leaves Bradley alone. Then the boysdevelop a strange friendship. The situationbecomes more difficult when Bradley triesto recruit Jeff to pick fights with girls. ButBradley ends up with a black eye (from agirl), and Jeff gets the blame. Jeff winsinstant acceptance from the other boys,while Bradley gets picked on even more.

The new school counselor, Carla Davis,meets with Bradley. She is kind and caring,and she even seems to enjoy their visits.Eventually, Carla breaks through to Bradleyand he starts trying to be a better person.

The transformation doesn’t happenovernight, however. It seems the harderBradley tries to be good, the more trouble hegets into. When he tries to be polite atbreakfast, he ends up spilling his orangejuice. When he tries to be nice to hisclassmates, they’re mean to him. When hetries to hand in some math homework, panicsets in and he rips it up instead.

Carla and Bradley continue their visitsduring this difficult time. She encourageshim to keep trying. She also proves that she

trusts him by loaning him one of her favoritebooks. Bradley thinks the book is funny andbegins to write his first book report.

Bradley’s situation finally starts to turnaround. He becomes accepted by the boys inhis class, including Jeff. They even ask himto play basketball at recess. His father giveshim some basketball lessons at home. Histeachers seem to trust him more, and heeven gets invited to a classmate’s birthdayparty.

Unfortunately, not everyone sees theprogress that Carla makes with her students.Some concerned parents meet with theprincipal to discuss the necessity of acounselor. They feel that her salary could bebetter spent on classroom computers. Aftera heated meeting, the principal gives in andagrees to transfer Carla to a different school.

Bradley proudly shares his finished bookreport with Carla. She praises his effort andgives the book to Bradley as a present. Shethen explains that she’s been transferred andasks for Bradley’s help moving. Bradley,crushed by the news, rips up his book reportand throws the book at Carla.

Carla tapes Bradley’s book report backtogether and hands it in to his teacher. Shepacks up her office and leaves the book anda note for Bradley, who arrives too late tohelp.

Though he’s nervous, Bradley attends thebirthday party and has a wonderful time. Heeven forgives Carla for leaving and sends hera present at her new school.


FFiinnddiinngg BBaassee WWoorrddssEach word below has been made by adding an ending

such as -ly, -ed, or - ing to a base word. On the blankbeside each word, write the base word.

EExxaammppllee:: happier

1. shrugged 11. collection

2. quickly 12. swimming

3. awkwardly 13. accidentally

4. sharpen 14. alphabetical

5. amazement 15. appointment

6. figured 16. angrily

7. sitting 17. smartest

8. suspiciously 18. qualities

9. given 19. behavior

10. sleeveless 20. delightful

Name _____________________________

Chapters 1-4


happy


UUssiinngg SShhoorrtt VVoowweellssRead the words in the word box. Each

word contains a short vowel sound. Saythe words to yourself and listen for theshort vowel sounds. Then read eachsentence. Choose a word from the wordbox to complete each sentence. Write youranswer on the blank line.

EExxaammppllee:: The boy stood in front of the class and something.

1. Bradley on his paper during class time.

2. Jeff that he had lied to Mrs. Ebbel.

3. Bradley looked like the boy in fifth grade.

4. Jeff was scared when Bradley him after school.

5. Bradley’s parents bought him a donkey to play with.

6. Bradley lined up his friends on his bed.

7. Ronnie, a red toy , had a broken ear.

8. Bradley boasted that he had been voted class .

9. Not one of the papers on the board had Bradley’s name on it.

10. Mrs. Chalkers played with the counselor’s puppet.

Name _____________________________

Chapters 1-4


president animal scribbledthreatened dolphin admittedMexican mumbled rabbitbulletin toughest

mumbled


UUssiinngg LLoonngg VVoowweellssRead the words in the word box. Each

word contains a long vowel sound. Say thewords to yourself and listen for the longvowel sounds. Then read each sentence.Choose a word from the word box tocomplete each sentence. Write youranswer on the blank line.

EExxaammppllee:: Bradley taped together scraps of paper, pencil points, and

chewed .

1. Mrs. Ebbel was with the test results.

2. told his teacher to call the bowling alley if she didn’t believe him.

3. The bedspread had a stain on it.

4. Mrs. Chalkers was fish for dinner.

5. Bradley’s wanted to meet with his parents.

6. Bradley when he was sent to his room without supper.

7. Mrs. Chalkers was of what Mrs. Ebbel had to say about Bradley.

8. Mrs. Ebbel to Mrs. Chalkers that Bradley’s behavior wasdisrupting the class.

9. Mrs. Chalkers that the counselor was very young.

10. Bradley had told so many lies that no one could anything he said.

Name _____________________________

Chapters 1-4


believe afraid juiceBradley explained pleasederasers realized criedteacher frying

erasers


MMaakkiinngg CCoommppoouunnddssTwo words combined form a compound. Each word in

Box A forms the first part of a compound. Each word inBox B forms the second part. In the blank in eachsentence below, write the compound that best completesthe sentence. Use a word from each box to make yourcompounds.

EExxaammppllee: Mrs. Ebbel gave in the class a geography map.

1. On rainy days, Bradley wore his yellow to school.

2. Bradley pretended that the purple stain on his was a pond.

3. Bradley had an with a family of cocker spaniels on it.

4. Bradley never did his .

5. Jeff thought that the girls’ was the counselor’s office.

(continued)

Name _____________________________

Chapters 3-8


BBooxx AA

tip bath

after bed

fish class

home every

loud rain

ash

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room mouth

tray toes

spread body

coat noon

room face

work

everybody


6. The other kids sometimes called Jeff .

7. Mrs. Ebbel called Mrs. Chalkers that to set up a conference.

8. Mrs. Chalkers looked around the for samples of Bradley’s work.

9. Bradley stood on his to look for a place to sit down.

10. Bradley thought Lori was a .

Name _____________________________

MMaakkiinngg CCoommppoouunnddss

Chapters 3-8


LLiisstteenniinngg ffoorr SSyyllllaabblleessSay each of the words below to yourself. The number

of vowel sounds you hear in each word will be the sameas the number of syllables. Decide how many syllablesare in each word. Then write the number on the blankline after each word.

EExxaammppllee:: potatoes

1. tomorrow 16. smiled

2. military 17. important

3. walked 18. covered

4. remained 19. California

5. corridor 20. thought

6. environment 21. auditorium

7. uttered 22. swallowed

8. flopped 23. gurgling

9. direction 24. happened

10. imagine 25. counselor

11. explained 26. wrong

12. experience 27. ferociously

13. nobody 28. suddenly

14. quart 29. straight

15. different 30. screeched

Name _____________________________

Chapters 5-8


3


AAddddiinngg EEnnddiinnggssRead each sentence. Then look at the word shown in

parentheses at the end of the sentence. Add an endingsuch as -ed, -ing, -s, or -er to the word to make it fit inthe sentence. Remember, you may need to change theword when you add the ending. Write the new word inthe blank.

EExxaammppllee:: Bradley looked out the window and saw that it was cold and .(drizzle)

1. The two boys were not walking together. (necessary)

2. The new had a messy office. (counsel)

3. The hallway was because the students tracked in waterfrom the playground. (slip)

4. Jeff was looking for a way out of the girls’ bathroom. (frantic)

5. The girl’s scream throughout the bathroom. (echo)

6. Jeff told Carla that he really to be friends with Bradley. (try)

7. Jeff explained to Carla that he had opened the wrong door. (accident)

8. Bradley wondered what was to Jeff in the counselor’soffice. (happen)

9. The girls were and looking at the boys. (giggle)

10. The girls to say hello to Jeff and ignore Bradley. (continue)

Name _____________________________

Chapters 5-8


drizzling


CCllaassssiiffyyiinngg WWoorrddssIn each group of words below, one word does not

belong with the others. Draw a line through the wordthat does not belong. Then decide what the other threewords have in common. Write your answer on the blankline after the words.

EExxaammppllee:: library bathroom problems office

They are all __________________________________________________.

1. table chairs desk session

They are all __________________________________________________.

2. hospital door floor wall

They are all __________________________________________________.

3. books paper crayons scribbled

They are all __________________________________________________.

4. milk sweet water coffee

They are all __________________________________________________.

5. hand face think head

They are all __________________________________________________.

(continued)

Name _____________________________

Chapters 9-12


rooms in a school


6. karate teacher counselor doctor

They are all __________________________________________________.

7. Mrs. Ebbel Bradley Carla Mr. Chalkers

They are all __________________________________________________.

8. floor carpet geography sidewalk

They are all __________________________________________________.

9. mouse elephant dollar dog

They are all __________________________________________________.

10. whisper bounce roll kick

They are all __________________________________________________.

Name _____________________________

CCllaassssiiffyyiinngg WWoorrddss

CChapters 9-12


MMaakkiinngg IInnffeerreenncceessRead each of the questions below. Then read the three

possible answers. Think about what happened inchapters 9-12 of There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom.Use what you know to choose the best answer for eachquestion. Circle the number next to the answer youchoose.

aa.. Why did the teacher tell Bradley to go straight to the library?

1. She thought that he would get lost.2. She wanted him to check out a book.3. She thought that he might cause trouble.

bb.. Why didn’t Bradley shake Carla’s hand?

1. Her hand was cold.2. He didn’t want to like Carla.3. She was holding a snake.

cc.. Why was Carla worse than Bradley had imagined?

1. She was likable.2. She was mean to him.3. She made him answer too many questions.

(continued)

Name _____________________________

Chapters 9-12



dd.. Why did Bradley want Jeff to kick the boys’ basketballon the roof?

1. He wanted the boys to see how well Jeff could kick.2. He wanted the boys to dislike Jeff.3. The janitor was collecting the balls on the roof.

ee.. Why did Colleen want Carla to whisper the answer toColleen’s problem?

1. Colleen had a headache.2. Colleen didn’t want Bradley to hear the answer.3. Colleen thought that if Carla whispered the answer, it

wouldn’t really be giving advice.

Name _____________________________

MMaakkiinngg IInnffeerreenncceess

CChapters 9-12


UUnnddeerrssttaannddiinnggSSppeecciiaall MMeeaanniinnggss

Read the following sentences. Explain in your ownwords the meaning of the italicized word or group ofwords. Write your response on the line below eachsentence.

EExxaammppllee:: Bradley dragged his feet as he went back to the classroom.

_____________________________________________________________________

1. Carla said something that was strange, but Bradley let it go.

___________________________________________________________________________

2. As Bradley ran out of the room, Jeff yelled, “Just a sec.”

___________________________________________________________________________

3. Bradley quickened his pace as he followed the girls.

___________________________________________________________________________

4. Bradley put his finger to his lips and then followed the girls.

___________________________________________________________________________

5. Luckily, Bradley caught his balance.

___________________________________________________________________________

6. Bradley’s mind raced through a bunch of excuses for his black eye.

___________________________________________________________________________

(continued)

Name _____________________________

Chapters 13-16


walked slowly


7. Bradley’s classmates were all trying to get a peek at his black eye.

___________________________________________________________________________

8. Jeff said that Melinda fought dirty.

___________________________________________________________________________

9. Bradley arrived home just in the nick of time.

___________________________________________________________________________

10. Bradley watched as the bad guys moved in for the kill.

___________________________________________________________________________

Name _____________________________

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CChapters 13-16


CCllaassssiiffyyiinngg WWoorrdd GGrroouuppssRead the following sentences. Decide if the italicized

part of the sentence tells you where, when, or how.Underline the correct choice.

EExxaammppllee:: Carla waited for Bradley in the hall. where when how

1. Carla sat across from Bradley at the round table. where when how

2. Bradley stared at Carla as if he thought she were deaf. where when how

3. Jeff invited Bradley to come to his house after school and do homework. where when how

4. Bradley daydreamed about gold stars until the bell rang. where when how

5. It was barely raining as the boys walked home. where when how

6. The boys waited for the girls to put everything away neatly in their desks. where when how

7. Colleen always spoke quietly when she spoke to Jeff. where when how

8. Melinda shoved Bradley off the sidewalk. where when how

9. The girls laughed hysterically as Bradley fell on the ground. where when how

(continued)

Name _____________________________

Chapters 13-16



10. Lori hid behind Melinda as she yelled at Bradley. where when how

11. Melinda hit Bradley with all her might. where when how

12. Bradley went into his bedroom to play with his animals. where when how

13. Bartholomew threw the King of Diamonds over the cliff. where when how

14. For a moment, Bradley thought about the fight. where when how

15. Mrs. Chalkers was going to call the school and complain to the principal about the fight. where when how

16. The next day, Bradley walked slowly to school. where when how

17. Bradley imagined Lori standing in the middle of the playground telling everyone about the fight. where when how

18. Cautiously, Bradley walked back to his classroom. where when how

19. Bradley took his seat in the last row. where when how

20. Bradley told Mrs. Ebbel that he accidentally glued his hand to his face. where when how

Name _____________________________

CCllaassssiiffyyiinngg WWoorrdd GGrroouuppss

CChapters13-16


DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg FFeeeelliinnggss

Name _____________________________

Chapters 17-20


proud guilty amused excited afraidrelieved curious worried angry lonely

A person does not always expressfeelings directly in words. Sometimesfeelings are shown through other clues aswell. Each of the sentences below providesclues to the feelings of a character in the

book. The name of that character isitalicized. First study the clues, then choosethe word from the box that best describesthe character’s feelings. Write the word inthe blank in front of the sentence.

1. Bradley wondered if something had happened to Jeff sincehe had been gone so long.

2. The boys asked Jeff to play basketball with them for thefirst time.

3. Jeff’s teammates told him that he had played very well.

4. Bradley sat by himself and watched all the other students playing.

5. Bradley’s animal friends asked why anyone would playbasketball.

6. The boys surrounded Bradley, called him names, andshoved him out of the way.

7. Bradley was glad when the boys walked away withouthurting him.

8. Bradley sat at his desk and hated everyone.

9. Jeff laughed as he remembered his mistake.

10. Colleen realized that she had given away her friend’s secret.


RReemmeemmbbeerriinngg DDeettaaiillssThe following questions are about the main characters

and some of the events in the book. Write the answers onthe lines below the questions. Be sure to use completesentences.

1. Why was Jeff surprised when the boys asked him to play basketball? _______________

___________________________________________________________________________

2. Why did Jeff stop going to see Carla? __________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3. Why did Jeff feel that he used to be a jerk? ______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

4. Why wouldn’t Colleen’s parents let her talk to the counselor? _____________________

___________________________________________________________________________

5. Why was Colleen happy that Jeff had more friends? ______________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

6. What made Colleen think that Jeff liked her? ____________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

7. Why were the parents afraid to have counselors in schools? _______________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Name _____________________________

Chapters 17-20



MMaattcchhiinngg SSyynnoonnyymmssA synonym is a word having the same or

nearly the same meaning as another word.Read each sentence. Choose a synonymfrom the word box to replace the italicizedword.

EExxaammppllee:: Carla and Bradley sat together in silence.

1. Bradley thought Carla was weird when she shut her mouthand locked it with a pretend key.

2. Bradley said that Miss Ebbel’s tests were easy.

3. Carla wondered why Bradley was failing his classes.

4. Bradley wrote a long list of topics to discuss with Carla.

5. Bradley wondered why the man who shot his father wasn’tin jail.

6. He shoved his list out of sight when his sister walked intohis room.

7. Bradley got mad and threw his list into the trash.

8. Carla thought that the universe was gigantic.

9. Bradley finished coloring his monster picture.

10. Lori shrieked when Jeff and Melinda started fighting.

Name _____________________________

Chapters 21-24


tossed closed pushedflunking huge simplecompleted stillness screamedprison subjects

stillness


DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg CCaauussee aanndd EEffffeeccttTo determine a cause, ask “What is the reason?” To

determine an effect, ask “What is the result?” Match thecauses and effects below. Write the number of the causein front of its effect.

Name _____________________________

Chapters 21-24


CCaauussee

1. Bradley was restless.

2. Bradley was afraid to fail.

3. Carla held out her hand to shakeBradley’s hand.

4. Ronnie and Bartholomew went trick-or-treating.

5. Claudia opened Bradley’s door.

1. Claudia teased Bradley about his list.

2. Bradley gave his monster picture toCarla.

3. The girls said hello to Jeff.

4. Jeff was mean to Colleen.

5. Melinda hit Jeff in the face.

EEffffeecctt

Ronnie and Bartholomew got alot of candy.

Bradley wouldn’t try to do hishomework.

Bradley hid his list of topics.

Bradley put his hands in hispockets.

Bradley shifted around in hischair.

Carla tacked the picture on herwall.

Jeff lost his balance and fell.

Bradley threw his list away.

Colleen’s face turned red withanger.

Jeff said hello to the girls.


UUssiinngg CClloozzee RReeaaddiinnggRead the paragraphs below. Use the

words in the word box to fill in the blanks.The first example is done for you.

Bradley liked to work on his list because it was not (1) . He

didn’t even (2) while the teacher was talking. He listened very

carefully to what everyone said so he would get new (3) to add

to his list. He was always on the (4) for a new subject.

Bradley took his list to the playground at recess. The other children were not

(5) of him anymore. They teased him and called him a

(6) . They said that he wasn’t even a (7) .

Bradley didn’t mind. He just added the words to his list.

Most of Bradley’s classmates brought (8) to wear for

Halloween the following Monday. One boy used a (9) to color a

black circle around his eye. After (10) , he pretended that he was

Bradley. Even though everybody (11) and teased Bradley, he just

kept adding topics to his list.

Name _____________________________

Chapters 21-24


costumes lookout laughedscribble afraid markerhuman ideas lunchhomework monster

homework


SSeeqquueenncciinngg EEvveennttssThe two sets of events listed below are arranged in

incorrect sequence. Number each set of events in orderfrom 1 to 5 by writing a 1 in the blank before the eventthat happened first, a 2 before the event that happenednext, and so on.

SSeett 11

Bradley saw that his mother was making oatmeal.

Bradley’s father told him to sit down and stop complaining.

Bradley went to the kitchen for breakfast.

Bradley sat down and ate his breakfast.

Bradley complained that he didn’t like oatmeal.

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Bradley got a new piece of paper from his father’s desk.

Bradley and his mother looked at the first problem.

Bradley’s mother told him to get a new piece of paper.

Bradley wrote the heading on his paper.

Bradley asked his mother for help with his homework.

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Chapters 25-28



MMaattcchhiinngg AAnnttoonnyymmssAn antonym is a word that means the

opposite or nearly the opposite of anotherword. Read each sentence. Choose anantonym from the word box to replace theitalicized word.

EExxaammppllee:: Mrs. Chalkers served warm, lumpy cereal forbreakfast.

1. Bradley thought that everybody would see the good thatwas inside of him.

2. Mr. Chalkers frowned when the orange juice spilled.

3. Bradley remembered that Carla didn’t believe in accidents.

4. Bradley tried not to show his excitement as he waited forMrs. Ebbel to place a gold star after his name.

5. The boys continued running after Bradley.

6. He started crying when he thought about getting beat up.

7. Slowly, Bradley walked to the front of the class.

8. The door to the girls’ bathroom opened.

9. The girl screamed as Bradley ran out of the bathroom.

10. Carla told Bradley that homework wasn’t very difficult.

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Chapters 25-28


laughing smooth forgotboredom easy quicklynobody smiled whisperedstopped closed

smooth


DDiissccoovveerriinngg MMeeaanniinnggTThhrroouugghh CCoonntteexxtt

Read the following sentences. Three meanings aregiven for each italicized word. Use the context of thesentence to figure out which meaning is correct.Underline the correct meaning.

EExxaammppllee:: Bradley was horrified when his homework almost fell in a puddle.

amused shocked saddened

1. Bradley was nervous when he tried to hand in his homework for the first time.

uneasy calm happy

2. Bradley remained in the classroom when all the other students had left.

left stayed scribbled

3. Carla beamed when she found out that Bradley had done his homework.

laughed grinned frowned

4. When Bradley didn’t make sense, Carla seemed baffled.

angry grateful confused

5. Carla tried to assure Bradley that homework was not difficult.

convince show believe

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Chapters 29-32



6. Bradley’s animals didn’t want to disturb him when he was reading.

bother quiet forget

7. Bradley thought it was sickening when Uncle Boris and Aunt Ruth kissed.

lovely rude disgusting

8. Bradley calmly answered without emotion when his sister began teasing him.

telling feelings moving

9. Carla enjoyed the pleasant visits with Bradley.

friendly sad long

10. The boys surrounded Bradley so he couldn’t go anywhere.

left hit circled

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DDiissccoovveerriinngg MMeeaanniinnggTThhrroouugghh CCoonntteexxtt

CChapters 29-32


EEvvaalluuaattiinngg WWhhaatt YYoouu RReeaaddRead each of the story situations below. Decide

whether you agree or disagree with what the charactersaid, did, or thought about the situation. Then explainwhy you feel as you do.

1. Carla laughed when she found out that Bradley had ripped up his homework. She toldhim that actually doing his homework was the most important thing. Do you agree ordisagree with Carla that doing homework is more important than handing it in? Why or why not?

I ____________________ with Carla because _____________________________________

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2. The boy in Carla’s book has an uncle who is always smoking cigars. He even smokesthem when he kisses his wife and when he drinks tomato juice. The boy thinks that hisuncle is crazy. Do you agree with the boy that his uncle is crazy? Why or why not?

I ____________________ with the boy because ___________________________________

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3. When Jeff was in the boys’ bathroom, Colleen walked in. She told Jeff that it was an accident, but it really wasn’t. Carla said that she didn’t believe in accidents. Do you agree or disagree with Carla that there are no such things as accidents? Why orwhy not?

I ____________________ with Carla because _____________________________________

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Chapters 29-32



DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg FFaacctt aanndd OOppiinniioonnSome of the following sentences are statements of

fact. Some are statements of opinion. In the blank beforeeach sentence, write the letter F if that sentence is astatement of fact. Write O if that sentence is a statementof opinion.

EExxaammppllee:: Bradley was a horrible basketball player.

1. Bradley said “thank you” each time someone passed him the ball.

2. Carla’s book gave Bradley good luck.

3. Melinda gave both Bradley and Jeff black eyes.

4. Colleen walked into the boys’ bathroom.

5. You should always say “hello” back when someone says “hello” to you.

6. Colleen invited Bradley to her birthday party.

7. Bradley read aloud to his animals.

8. Peanuts are delicious.

9. Carla bought a new shower curtain.

10. Beige is a beautiful color for a shower curtain.

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Chapters 33-36


O


GGeettttiinngg tthhee MMaaiinn IIddeeaaRead each of the following paragraphs. Then read the

four sentences below each paragraph. Choose thesentence that best states the main idea of the paragraph.Then neatly copy that sentence on the line provided.

aa.. Bradley passed the ball to the boys on the wrong team.He used two hands to dribble. He never even tried to shootat the basket.

1. Bradley wanted the other team to win.2. Bradley liked making baskets.3. Bradley didn’t play basketball very well.4. Bradley didn’t feel very well that day.

bb.. After the basketball game, the boys all told Bradley thathe played well. They patted him on the back and gave himadvice. Then they drank water and laughed together.

1. Bradley was a terrific basketball player.2. Bradley and the boys were becoming friends.3. The boys wanted to be mean to Bradley.4. Everybody was thirsty.

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cc.. Colleen Verigold walked in on Jeff in the boys’ bathroom.Jeff thought that life was really weird. He walked to Carla’soffice, even though he didn’t have a hall pass.

1. Jeff was trying to skip class.2. Colleen and Jeff liked each other.3. Jeff wanted to eat lunch with Carla.4. Jeff needed someone to talk to.

dd.. Bradley told Carla that he was invited to Colleen’sbirthday party. He started crying because he didn’t knowhow to act at a birthday party. He talked fast and askedCarla a bunch of questions.

1. Bradley was nervous about attending Colleen’s birthday party.

2. Bradley hated birthday parties.3. Bradley talked very fast sometimes.4. Bradley and Jeff were going to a birthday

party together.

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GGeettttiinngg tthhee MMaaiinn IIddeeaa

CChapters 33-36


CChhoooossiinngg CCoorrrreecctt MMeeaanniinnggssThe italicized word in each of the sentences below has

several meanings. Some of the meanings are listed in theGlossary. Decide which meaning the word has in thesentence. Then write the number of your choice on theblank.

GGlloossssaarryy

bbaacckk 1. at the rear 2. part of the body 3. into the past 4. to support 5. to move backward 6. opposite of front

rriigghhtt 1. proper 2. opposite of left 3. privilege 4. directly rroooomm 1. a part of the inside of a building 2. fitting occasion; chance

3. occupy a room 4. sufficient spaceffaaccee 1. to confront or deal with 2. to stand with the face toward

3. front part of the head 4. exposed surfacettuurrnn 1. to go a different way 2. to change in nature 3. chance at something

4. to move something

EExxaammppllee:: The parents felt that it was their right to hold a meeting.

1. Some parents had to stand in the back of the room.

2. The parents yelled that they wanted to go back to the basics.

3. It was the principal’s turn to speak.

4. Colleen’s parents thought that it was not right for Carla to talk to theirdaughter.

5. There weren’t any parents at the meeting to back Carla.

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6. Carla felt trapped and didn’t know which way to turn.

7. There was not much room in the second grade classroom.

8. Carla sat with her back straight in the chair.

9. Bradley turned right and walked into Carla’s office.

10. When Bradley found out that Carla was leaving, the smile left his face.

11. Bradley went right back to class.

12. Bradley didn’t want to face the fact that Carla was leaving.

13. Luckily, Bradley and his sister didn’t have to room together.

14. Bradley was afraid that his life would turn bad again.

15. Bradley played alone in his room.

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CChhoooossiinngg CCoorrrreecctt MMeeaanniinnggss

Chapters 37-40


UUssiinngg GGuuiiddee WWoorrddssAt the top of each dictionary page are guide words.

These words are the first and last words on a dictionarypage. The other words on the page fall in alphabeticalorder between the guide words.

Put the words in the word box in alphabetical orderunder the correct guide words. The first one has beendone for you.

aacctt——ffeellll ffeelltt——mmaarrcchh mmaarree——ttoonngguuee

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

3. 3. 3.

4. 4. 4.

5. 5. 5.

6. 6. 6.

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Chapters 37-40


leaned admitted members

complained magically homework

horrible announced tomorrow

pressure computers feeling

emergency important octopus

justified parents meeting

admitted


UUssiinngg aa PPrroonnuunncciiaattiioonn KKeeyyUse the key at the bottom of the page to help

pronounce the respelled words. Write the word correctlyspelled on the line beside the Respelled Word. Use theWord List to help figure out the Respelled Word.

RReessppeelllleedd WWoorrdd WWoorrdd LLiisstt

EExxaammppllee:: (stE: mEk) scissors

1. (sa: tEr d ¯a) janitor

2. (fä: thEr) wonderful

3. (res: t[E] rEnt) Saturday

4. (nän sen[t]s:) cleaner

5. (hEn: drEd) another

6. (si: zErz) restaurant

7. (kl ¯e: nEr) guests

8. (ja: nE tEr) hundred

9. (wEn: dEr fEl) missing

10. (näk: ing) stomach

11. (mar: ¯e) knocking

12. (gests:) nonsense

13. (E nE: thEr) marry

14. (mi: sing) father

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Chapters 41-44


paat / c ¯aake/ cäär/ peet / mee/ iit / n¯ııce/ poot/ coold/ nôôrth/

booook/ fooool/ booiil / oouut/ cuup/ m ¯uule/ buurrn/ sinngg/ tthhin/

this/ hw in wwhhite/ zh in pleassure/ E in aabout

The :: mark indicates an accented syllable.

stomach


DDeetteerrmmiinniinnggAAllpphhaabbeettiiccaall OOrrddeerr

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Chapters 41-44


Words are listed in a dictionary inalphabetical order. Number the six wordsin each list below to show the order in

which they would appear in the dictionary.Write a 1 in the blank before the word thatcomes first alphabetically, and so on.

EExxaammppllee:: AA.. BB..Bradley mirror partners

buying minutes party

birthday Melinda present

bothering mouth parents

barber mother pants

bubble matter patiently

CC.. DD.. EE..wonderful knocked tighter

world knot tortured

wondered Karen talked

written kitchen turned

writing knife tried

wrapped kissed teach

FF.. GG.. HH..swerved enjoyed handsome

school everyone hurting

stopped except hoping

sternly exclaimed happy

stepped eight hopped

shiny everything horror

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WWrriittiinngg aa JJoouurrnnaall SSaammpplleeImagine that you are Colleen. In the sample journal

below, tell about your experience at your birthday party.

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CCrreeaattiinngg aa PPiiccttuurreeDraw one of the scenes the author describes in chapters

45-47 of There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom. Then writeyour own description of what you have drawn.

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Chapters 45-47



UUssiinngg DDeessccrriippttiivvee WWoorrddssList four words that can be used to describe each of

the italicized words below. Write your words on theblanks. Be creative.

EExxaammppllee:: ghost1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

4. ____________________

AA.. doorbell BB.. house

1. _________________________ 1. __________________________

2. _________________________ 2. __________________________

3. _________________________ 3. __________________________

4. _________________________ 4. __________________________

CC.. table DD.. ground

1. _________________________ 1. __________________________

2. _________________________ 2. __________________________

3. _________________________ 3. __________________________

4. _________________________ 4. __________________________

EE.. race FF.. party

1. _________________________ 1. __________________________

2. _________________________ 2. __________________________

3. _________________________ 3. __________________________

4. _________________________ 4. __________________________

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pale

spooky

mischievous

floating


RReeccaalllliinngg aann EEvveennttThink about the day that Bradley played basketball for

the first time. Then describe this event to someone whohas not read the book. Remember to include detailsabout the setting, what events took place, how Bradleyfelt, and so on.

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WWrriittiinngg aa BBooookk RReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonnDo you think other students would enjoy reading

There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom? On the linesbelow, explain why you would recommend reading thebook. Mention specific things you liked about the story.For example, did you think the story seemed believable?Did you think the characters were realistic? Did thedescriptions of the setting seem accurate? If you didn’tlike the book, tell why you would not recommend it.

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EExxppllaaiinniinngg FFeeeelliinnggssThe questions below ask you to describe the feelings

you had as you read the book. Read each questioncarefully. Write your response on the lines provided.Explain why you felt the way you did. Be sure to usecomplete sentences.

1. How did you feel when Bradley made Jeff give him a dollar?

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2. How did you feel when Jeff went inside the girls’ bathroom?

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3. How did you feel when Bradley first met Carla?

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4. How did you feel when Bradley decided to change but nothing went right for him?

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5. How did you feel when Bradley ripped up his math homework?

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6. How did you feel when Carla was transferred?

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7. How did you feel when Bradley was getting ready for the birthday party?

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EExxppllaaiinniinngg FFeeeelliinnggss


OOppttiioonnaall SSppeelllliinnggaanndd VVooccaabbuullaarryy LLiissttss

Here are six word lists from the book. The words canbe used as spelling or vocabulary words.

CChhaapptteerrss 11--88 CChhaapptteerrss 99--1166language criminal appreciate exclamationdistorted permission accidents distanceconference counselor depressing scrambledscribbled friendship courage massiveconfused principal basketball leaderceramic geography homework terrorizingpolice scissors advice bulliesbraces auditorium reluctantly adjectivesappointment problems president adverbsflabbergasted delicious information impolite

CChhaapptteerrss 1177--2244recognized restlesslyremainder assurednervous hesitatinglyivory militaryquality invisiblequantity scoffedversion grenadesproblems atomicrepeat universeserious session

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CChhaapptteerrss 2255--3322 CChhaapptteerrss 3333--4400hyena glistened telescope defiantlydetermined suspiciously exhaled bewildereddispenser arithmetic timidly dribbledseparate concentrate connected fountainfamiliar inquisitively continued monasteriesconsiderate patiently mimicked obviouslyyogurt disappointed concerned scheduledpractically numerators snickered fortunatelybefuddled denominators organization rabiesgenuine reducing innocent overwhelmed

CChhaapptteerrss 4411--4477transferred somersaultsternly hilariousmanila tangledquicksand particularcomposed suspensefullycomfortable immaturedesperately replicaanxiously vesselshysterical aortainterrupted capillaries

OOppttiioonnaall SSppeelllliinnggaanndd VVooccaabbuullaarryy LLiissttss


SSuupppplleemmeennttaarryy AAccttiivviittiieessBelow is a list of ideas that could be used as

supplementary or culminating activities.

I. Oral reading

A. To the entire class

B. To each other

C. To the teacher

D. To a tape recorder

II. Group discussions

A. Author’s writing style

B. Ideas gained from the book

C. Parts of the book

1. Most important

2. Most humorous

3. Most saddening

4. Most exciting

5. Most liked

D. Characters

1. Did the characters seem real?

2. What did you like best about each character?

3. What did you dislike most about each character?

4. Which character was your favorite? Why?

5. List questions to ask each character.

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III. Spelling bee using words from the book

IV. Role play situations from the book

V. Artistic creations

A. Murals

B. Dioramas

C. Book jackets

D. Posters

E. Puppets

F. Poetry

G. Costumes

H. Portraits

I. Mobiles

J. Songs

K. Newspaper headlines, articles, and drawings

VI. Research

A. School counselors

B. Basketball

C. School dropouts

D. Police

E. Parents’ Organizations

VII. Read other books by the same author

SSuupppplleemmeennttaarryy AAccttiivviittiieess

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RReessppoonnssee KKeeyy

WWOORRDD AATTTTAACCKK SSKKIILLLLSS

FFiinnddiinngg BBaassee WWoorrddss (page 9)1. shrug; 2. quick; 3. awkward; 4. sharp; 5. amaze; 6. figure; 7. sit; 8. suspicious; 9. give; 10. sleeve; 11. collect; 12. swim; 13. accident; 14. alphabet; 15. appoint; 16. angry; 17. smart; 18. quality; 19. behave; 20. delight

UUssiinngg SShhoorrtt VVoowweellss (page 10)1. scribbled; 2. admitted; 3. toughest; 4. threatened; 5. Mexican; 6. animal; 7. rabbit; 8. president; 9. bulletin; 10. dolphin

UUssiinngg LLoonngg VVoowweellss (page 11)1. pleased; 2. Bradley; 3. juice; 4. frying; 5. teacher; 6. cried; 7. afraid; 8. explained; 9. realized; 10. believe

MMaakkiinngg CCoommppoouunnddss (page 12)1. raincoat; 2. bedspread; 3. ashtray; 4. homework; 5. bathroom; 6. Fishface; 7. afternoon; 8. classroom; 9. tiptoes; 10. loudmouth

LLiisstteenniinngg ffoorr SSyyllllaabblleess (page 14)1. 3; 2. 4; 3. 1; 4. 2; 5. 3; 6. 4; 7. 2; 8. 1; 9. 3; 10. 3; 11. 2; 12. 4; 13. 3; 14. 1; 15. 3; 16. 1;17. 3; 18. 2; 19. 4; 20. 1; 21. 5; 22. 2; 23. 2; 24. 2; 25. 3; 26. 1; 27. 4; 28. 3; 29. 1; 30. 1

AAddddiinngg EEnnddiinnggss (page 15)1. necessarily; 2. counselor; 3. slippery; 4. frantically; 5. echoed; 6. tried; 7. accidentally;8. happening; 9. giggling; 10. continued

CCOOMMPPRREEHHEENNSSIIOONN SSKKIILLLLSS

CCllaassssiiffyyiinngg WWoorrddss (page 16)1. session/furniture; 2. hospital/parts of a room; 3. scribbled/things found in a student’sdesk; 4. sweet/beverages; 5. think/body parts; 6. karate/occupations; 7. Bradley/adults; 8. geography/things that people walk on; 9. dollar/animals; 10. whisper/things you do with a ball

MMaakkiinngg IInnffeerreenncceess (page 18)a. 3; b. 2; c. 1; d. 2; e. 3


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UUnnddeerrssttaannddiinngg SSppeecciiaall MMeeaanniinnggss (page 20)1. didn’t talk about it anymore; 2. wait a minute; 3. walked faster; 4. signaled for silence;5. kept himself from falling; 6. quickly thought about; 7. see; 8. didn’t fight fair; 9. with no time to spare; 10. to win the fight

CCllaassssiiffyyiinngg WWoorrdd GGrroouuppss (page 22)1. where; 2. how; 3. when; 4. when; 5. how; 6. where; 7. how; 8. where; 9. how; 10. where; 11. how; 12. where; 13. where; 14. when; 15. where; 16. how; 17. where; 18. how; 19. where; 20. how

DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg FFeeeelliinnggss (page 24)1. worried; 2. excited; 3. proud; 4. lonely; 5. curious; 6. afraid; 7. relieved; 8. angry; 9. amused; 10. guilty

RReemmeemmbbeerriinngg DDeettaaiillss (page 25)1. Jeff was surprised because the boys had never been nice to him before. 2. He stoppedgoing to see Carla because he had friends and he felt normal again. 3. He felt that he was ajerk when he accidentally went inside the girls’ bathroom. 4. They wanted Colleen todiscuss her problems with them. 5. She was happy because now she didn’t have to inviteBradley to her party. 6. Colleen thought that Jeff liked her because he always said hello toher when she said hello. 7. They were afraid that the counselors would fill their children’sheads with crazy ideas.

MMaattcchhiinngg SSyynnoonnyymmss (page 26)1. closed; 2. simple; 3. flunking; 4. subjects; 5. prison; 6. pushed; 7. tossed; 8. huge; 9. completed; 10. screamed

DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg CCaauussee aanndd EEffffeecctt (page 27)Set 1: 4; 2; 5; 3; 1Set 2: 2; 5; 1; 4; 3

UUssiinngg CClloozzee RReeaaddiinngg (page 28)1. homework; 2. scribble; 3. ideas; 4. lookout; 5. afraid; 6. monster; 7. human; 8. costumes; 9. marker; 10. lunch; 11. laughed

SSeeqquueenncciinngg EEvveennttss (page 29)Set 1: 2; 4; 1; 5; 3Set 2: 3; 5; 2; 4; 1

MMaattcchhiinngg AAnnttoonnyymmss (page 30)1. nobody; 2. smiled; 3. forgot; 4. boredom; 5. stopped; 6. laughing; 7. quickly; 8. closed; 9. whispered; 10. easy

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DDiissccoovveerriinngg MMeeaanniinngg TThhrroouugghh CCoonntteexxtt (page 31)1. uneasy; 2. stayed; 3. grinned; 4. confused; 5. convince; 6. bother; 7. disgusting; 8. feelings; 9. friendly; 10. circled

EEvvaalluuaattiinngg WWhhaatt YYoouu RReeaadd (page 33)Responses will vary.

DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg FFaacctt aanndd OOppiinniioonn (page 34)1. F; 2. O; 3. F; 4. F; 5. O; 6. F; 7. F; 8. O; 9. F; 10. O

GGeettttiinngg tthhee MMaaiinn IIddeeaa (page 35)a. Bradley didn’t play basketball very well. b. Bradley and the boys were becoming friends.c. Jeff needed someone to talk to. d. Bradley was nervous about attending Colleen’sbirthday party.

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CChhoooossiinngg CCoorrrreecctt MMeeaanniinnggss (page 37)1. 1; 2. 3; 3. 3; 4. 1; 5. 4; 6. 1; 7. 4; 8. 2; 9. 2; 10. 3; 11. 4; 12. 1; 13. 3; 14. 2; 15. 1

UUssiinngg GGuuiiddee WWoorrddss (page 39)aacctt——ffeellll ffeelltt——mmaarrcchh mmaarree——ttoonngguuee1. admitted 1. homework 1. meeting2. announced 2. horrible 2. members3. complained 3. important 3. octopus4. computers 4. justified 4. parents5. emergency 5. leaned 5. pressure6. feeling 6. magically 6. tomorrow

UUssiinngg aa PPrroonnuunncciiaattiioonn KKeeyy (page 40)1. Saturday; 2. father; 3. restaurant; 4. nonsense; 5. hundred; 6. scissors; 7. cleaner; 8. janitor; 9. wonderful; 10. knocking; 11. marry; 12. guests; 13. another; 14. missing

DDeetteerrmmiinniinngg AAllpphhaabbeettiiccaall OOrrddeerr (page 41)A. 4; 3; 2; 6; 5; 1B. 3; 4; 6; 2; 1; 5C. 2; 3; 1; 6; 5; 4D. 5; 6; 1; 3; 4; 2E. 3; 4; 1; 6; 5; 2F. 6; 1; 5; 4; 3; 2G. 2; 3; 5; 6; 1; 4H. 1; 6; 3; 2; 4; 5

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WWrriittiinngg aa JJoouurrnnaall SSaammppllee (page 42)Responses will vary.

CCrreeaattiinngg aa PPiiccttuurree (page 43)Responses will vary.

UUssiinngg DDeessccrriippttiivvee WWoorrddss (page 44)Responses will vary.

RReeccaalllliinngg aann EEvveenntt (page 45)Responses will vary.

WWrriittiinngg aa BBooookk RReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonn (page 46)Responses will vary.

EExxppllaaiinniinngg FFeeeelliinnggss (page 47)Responses will vary.


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