Schedule – Day 2 HOPE WAS HERE Author : Joan Bauer “Middle School Reads” PowerPoint by: Greg Lay and Alycia Beresford, M.Ed. 2011-2012
HOPE WAS HERESchedule – Day 2 Take quiz on chapters 1 – 3 in language arts notebook Read vocabulary words in context. Use context clues to determine meaning Read chapters 4 - 6 Answer all comprehension and extension questions as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible in the space provided in language arts notebook
Vocabulary simmering “Addie and I were standing behind him in the big galley kitchen next to a huge pot of simmering onion soup that was making me hungry, even though I’d just stuffed myself beyond good sense with chocolate chip pancakes.” (p. 23)
Vocabulary simmering (adj.) to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point
Vocabulary furrowed “Addie gave me one of her furrowed-brow looks, but G.T. Stoop waved his spatula.” (p. 25)
Vocabulary furrowed (adj.) to make wrinkles in
Vocabulary warring “ ‘For my money, we have too many warring factions here – people who don’t want the Real Fresh Dairy to expand any further; people who do.’ ” (p. 32)
Vocabulary warring (adj.) a conflict carried between parties
Vocabulary levy “I say we levy a fat fine against that business until they obey the law.” (p. 33)
Vocabulary levy (v.) to impose a tax
Vocabulary extravaganza “The mayor motioned stiffly to Miss Pittypat, who shoved the Dancing Darlings onstage for an insect extravaganza number featuring ‘Eensy Weensy Spider’ and ‘Glow Worm’.” (p. 35)
Vocabulary extravaganza (v.) a elaborately staged and costumed musical show
Vocabulary hordes “Memorial Day always brings the hungry hordes, but after G.T.’s announcement people were pushing into the place like we were giving away free food.” (p. 36)
Vocabulary hordes (n.) a large group
Vocabulary effervescent “First, my effervescent smile.” (p. 36)
Vocabulary effervescent (adj.) bubbling; lively; sparkling
Vocabulary disgruntled “He leads the disgruntled out the door.” (p. 37)
Vocabulary disgruntled (n.) grouches; grumps
Vocabulary remission “ ‘I’ve had one round of chemotherapy, Emma. I’m hoping it will put me into remission.’ ” (p. 40)
Vocabulary remission (n.) a temporary or permanent decrease of manifestations of a disease
Vocabulary shrewd “I knew zip about politics, but admitting that would not have been shrewd.” (p. 45)
Vocabulary shrewd (adj.) sharp in practical manners
Vocabulary coalition “I was with a group consisting of Braverman and four teenagers from Mulhoney High, members of the Students for Political Freedom Coalition.” (p. 48)
Vocabulary coalition (n.) an alliance, especially a temporary one between people
Vocabulary plodded “ ‘I’m sorry every day of my life, young man.’ She plodded off.” (p. 50)
Vocabulary plodded (v.) to walk in a slow manner
Vocabulary tainted “I thought of little kids drinking tainted milk.” (p. 52)
Vocabulary tainted (adj.) a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful
What does G.T. Stoop propose to the community to get money for the improvements he wants to make? Describe both Hope and G.T.’s physical appearance and personality. How does G.T. respond when asked when how he will handle the stress of being mayor if he is fighting for his life? What does Hope think is the secret for keeping customers happy when she is “in the weeds”? Who is Brenda Babcock? Is Braverman still in high school? HOPE WAS HEREQuestions for Ch. 4 - 6
HOPE WAS HERELiterature Circle Role Descriptions(optional) Each day after reading, students can get into literature circle groups. Each group member has a distinct role and will be graded on quality and contribution he/she brings to the group. http://www.burgettstown.k12.pa.us/725220823232627560/lib/725220823232627560/Lit_Circles.Role_Sheets.pdf
Bauer, Joan. Hope Was Here. New York: Penguin Group, 2000. Print. Bergstrom, Bob. (2002, October). Hope was Here: 2001 Newbery Honor Book by: Joan Bauer. Retrieved from http://www.joanbauer.com/hopeguide/index.htm Klar, Elizabeth, and Cheryl Klar-Trim. Hope Was Here: Joan Bauer Students Packet Novel Units. Bulverde, TX: Novel Units, 2004. 1-48. Print. Klar, Elizabeth, and Cheryl Klar-Trim. Hope Was Here: Joan Bauer Teacher Guide Novel Units. Bulverde, TX: Novel Units, 2004. 1-48. Print. http://dictionary.reference.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki HOPE WAS HEREWorks Cited
