Thursday, May 2, 2013

Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher

Chapter 1

Summarize the personality of FD Donuthead.  Provide examples from the text.

Vocabulary:
asymmetrical (5)
sufficient (6)

Chapter 2

In what ways is Sarah different from Donuthead?

Vocabulary:
infraction (9)
pandemonium (13)

Chapter 3

Prediction:  Why would Sarah have Donuthead do this for her? Sarah home life is...

Vocabulary:
contamination (19)
anxiety (21)

Chapter 4

What does Franklin's mother mean when she says "real problems" at the end of the chapter?

Vocabulary:
ineffective (42)
toiletries (43)

Chapter 5

In what ways would Sarah be a good friend?  Not so good?

Vocabulary:
spouse (46)
optimism (49)

Chapter 6

What evidence do you have from Sarah's actions, dress, and words that she has a problem with her father?

Vocabulary:
noble (65)
recite (74)

Chapter 7

What dream does Franklin mean by the last sentence?  Provide evidence.

Vocabulary:
gnash (81)
etiquette (83)

Chapter 8

Why would the author use the story of Pandora to relate to Sarah?

Vocabulary:
differs (90)
banish (92)

Chapter 9

Why do you think Franklin exhibits his tendencies towards fear and his personal health?

Vocabulary:
anonymous (98)
casual (102)

Chapter 10

Why would Sarah be giving gifts to Franklin's mother?

Vocabulary:
contagious
volatile

Chapter 11

For what reasons would Franklin not want his abilities in baseball known?

Vocabulary:
stance (120)
console (123)

Chapter 12

How do you think Gloria's kindness will change Sarah?

Vocabulary:
wince (128)
isolate (132)

Chapter 13

What are we as readers supposed to learn from this novel?  Do you think the president FDR's words are right?

Vocabulary:
sheath (137)
submission (140)

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