Chapters 1 - 3
How does Ida B interact with her world? Who does she live with? Who does she talk to?
Vocabulary:
discourage (6)
forbearance (9)
sensible (15)
ruckus (16)
inepenetrable (21)
perpetual (21)
Chapters 4 - 6
Why does Ida B prefer to be homeschooled? Describe her first expereince at school.
Vocabulary:
abiding (28)
variety (34)
reluctant (36)
pondering (43)
Chapters 7 - 10
How has Ida B's family changed because of the illness? Explain how she interacts with her mother and father during treatments.
Vocabulary:
snicker (53)
forlorn (54)
drastic (66)
Chapters 11 - 14
Why does Ida B decide to close herself up and hate everything? Does this seem a good plan in your opinion? Explain.
Vocabulary:
queasy (82)
instantaneous (82)
sympathy (84)
ornery (95)
Chapters 15 - 17
What feelings does Ida B have about her new neighbors? Are they fair? How have her feelings prompted her to act?
Vocabulary:
assess (100)
tribulations (104)
propulsion (109)
liberation (115)
muster (120)
Chapters 18 - 20
Ida was nervous to read in front of the class, which happens to a lot of people. Can you make a connection between Ida's feelings and your own life.
Vocabulary:
recite (135)
peeve (137)
disbelief (144)
Chapters 21 - 23
Do you think Ida's heart is telling her the right things to do or think? Explain.
Vocabulary:
compromise (155)
disdain (156)
intruder (161)
drastic (169)
Chapters 24 - 26
What does Ida feel like she needs to apologize for? Do you think she should? Explain.
Vocabulary:
retribution (183)
discreet (186)
Chapters 27 - 29
Does Clair have a right to be mad after the apology? Try putting yourself in her shoes.
cordial (206)
pummel (208)
Chapters 30 - 32
In your own words, explain what you think Ida B was trying to say about the Earth.
Vocabulary:
atonement (227)
perseverance (234)
venture (239)
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