No Homework

Today was amazing! I love love loved that movie. You should be proud of how you conducted yourselves today. Everyone was great, the noise level on the bus was quiet and everyone was quiet while we watched the movie. This movie was a great introduction to our next unit, which is on Mythology.

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There is no homework for math....I want to play with the manipulatives in class and do the textbook work together. We will continue to play tomorrow.
I want you to read "Freak the Mighty" at home on your own. I will give some class time for this also.
Reminder: anyone who needs help in math should ask me for the mathsheets from the Student Workbook. These worksheets offer additional explainations on how to do the math and offer extra practice. I am also available to give you extra help most mornings and some after school time. Please arrange the time with me in advance. It's amazing how much it helps to sit with me and just work one-on-one. Some students in our class have gone from 40% to 80% on a test.

Freak the Mighty - Chapters 1 & 2

Chapter 1 and 2


1. Who is telling the story?
2. Why is Max given the nickname of Kicker while in day care?
3. Why do you think Max feels that “hug stuff” is a “rotten lie”?
4. When has Max previously seen the person who later pairs up with him to become “Freak the Mighty”?
5. What opinion do you think Max has of himself as the story begins? Why do you think he feels this way?
6. With whom does Max live? Why?
7. What happens on the first day of July in Max’s neighborhood?
8. What is Max’s impression of Kevin after their first encounter in front of the duplex?