Sunday, May 16, 2010

Holes Book Group - Week 3

Holes by Louis Sachar
Week 3: Read pages 77-115 (chs. 17-26)


Vocabulary:

obstacle (81)
condemned (88)
dread (88)
recede (91)
writhed (91)
stranded (92)
reconsidered (99)
grotesque (105)
parched (106)
concoctions (108)
drawl (113)


Questions:

1. Choose 2 vocabulary words and look up their definitions in a dictionary. Write the definitions in your journal, and underline the word.
2. Choose 2 different vocabulary words and write meaningful sentences for each in your journal. Underline the vocabulary words.
3. Not only had Stanley’s muscles and hands hardened during his time at the camp, but “his heart had hardened as well.” [p. 82] What is meant by this? (paragraph)
4. What did the warden do when Mr. Sir brought Stanley to her for stealing the sunflower seeds? Why did she do this, and what does it tell you about the warden? (paragraph)
5. Explain how Katherine Barlow acquired the reputation as “Kissin’ Kate Barlow.” (paragraph)

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