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The Report Card – Chapter 20 – A Short Vacation

susanrice07 — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:51:43 +0000

Why did Nora stay home on Monday?

The Report Card – Chapter 19 – Too Much

susanrice07 — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:50:44 +0000

How did Nora’s parents handled the new information about her intelligence. Would you want to be in her place, why or why not?

The Report Card – Chapter 18 – Logic

susanrice07 — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:49:59 +0000

Nora had a plan that involved all the kids getting zeroes. Give your opinion about whether you think this will work. Tell us why it is a good plan or not and why.

The Report Card – Chapter 17- Hard Test

susanrice07 — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:35:11 +0000

Nora begins to realize that her plan may not work. Mrs. Hackney says, “A gift like yours comes with responsibilities, Nora. I want you to think about that.” What do you think the responsibilities she is talking about might be? What do you think you are responsible for?

The Report Card – Chapter 17 -Hard Test

susanrice07 — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:33:58 +0000

Mrs. Hackney confronts Nora about the tests she has taken and received zeroes on in every subject. Nora gives her reason. What is Nora’s reason?

Do you think she is making a good point or not? Why?

The Report Card – Chapter 16 – Phase One

susanrice07 — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:32:33 +0000

Nora and Stephen have a new plan which they start on Thursday. Nora carries out the plan all day by something she does in each of her classes. Tell us the main topic in each class she attends and what she did in all the classes.

language arts?

art?

math?

music?

gym?

science?

The Report Card – Chapter 15 – Partnership

susanrice07 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:56:36 +0000

What was Stephen’s new plan?

The Report Card – Chapter 15 – Partnership

susanrice07 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:56:02 +0000

Write a summary of this chapter. Be sure to mention the phone call between Nora and Stephen.

The Report Card – Chapter 14 – Sequencing Events

susanrice07 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:04:59 +0000

Use the technique of copy and paste to put these events in the order in which they happened.

Mrs. Byrne confronted Nora about the things she had been searching for online.

Nora decided to ask Mrs. Byrne to help her and be on her side.

The class has been studying the sun and its characteristics.

Merton teased Stephen about being stupid and not knowing anything about the Sun.

Dr. Trindler gives Nora an IQ test.

Nora plays soccer free from all worries about tests.

Nora defends Stephen by making Merton feel stupid.

Dr. Trindler talks to Nora about the episode in the cafeteria.

The Report Card – Chapter 14 – Changes

susanrice07 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:04:46 +0000

What are some of the reasons that Nora did not want to talk to Dr. Trindler. Do you think she was right or wrong to tell him what she did? Give us reasons why you think she is right or wrong.