Chapter 7

Target: I can understand how unexpected alliances are formed.
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Find and mark these words:
#4 Intruder (Someone who is where they shouldn't be)
#7 Stern (Strict and serious)
Theme: "Secrets." Predict: Why would a bully take you to an ice cream truck?
Read Aloud
Chapter 7: Follow along.
Watch for how Beatrice treats Roy differently in this chapter.
Discussion
Turn to Page 11 (Questions).
Discuss with your partner:
Question #1: Beatrice and the ice cream truck.
Question #2: The box of shoes.
Moral Dilemma
Scenario: Your friend is hiding a stray dog in their shed. It looks sick. Do you tell an adult to help the dog, or keep the secret to keep the friend's trust?
How is this like Roy's situation?
Exit Ticket: Write one word to describe Beatrice's true personality.

Chapter 8

Target: I can analyze the relationship between Roy and authority figures.
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#2 Frantic (Wild with fear/anxiety)
#6 Nonchalantly (Calmly, unconcerned)
Theme: "Authority." Predict: Roy gets in a police car. Is he in trouble or getting help?
Read Aloud
Chapter 8: Follow along.
Roy interacts with Officer Delinko again. Is Delinko a "bad guy" or a "good guy"?
Discussion
Turn to Page 11 (Questions).
Discuss with your partner:
Question #4: How Officer Delinko came to bring Roy home.
Question #5: Why Delinko gave Roy his business card.
Moral Dilemma
Scenario: A teacher gives you their personal cell number to report a vandal. You know who the vandal is, but you also know the vandal is trying to save the school garden from being paved. Do you call?
Exit Ticket: Write one word to describe Officer Delinko's motivation.

Chapter 9

Target: I can predict outcomes based on escalating conflict.
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#5 Lunged (Sudden forward movement)
#1 Sodden (Soaked through)
Theme: "Protection." Predict: The bullying gets physical today. Who will win?
Read Aloud
Chapter 9: Follow along.
Things get scary for Roy in the Janitor's Closet.
Discussion
Turn to Page 12 (Questions).
Discuss with your partner:
Question #8: Why did Dana stop hitting Roy on the bus?
Question #10: How did Roy escape the janitor's closet?
Moral Dilemma
Scenario: You see a kid getting cornered in a locker room. You are smaller than the bully. Do you jump in to fight, run for a teacher, or hide?
Exit Ticket: Write one name: Who do you think opened the janitor closet door?
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