Chapter 8 Southview Ave: Ookabooka Land (pgs 137-153)

~ Read by Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail

Discussion Questions

1. How does Cynthia use humor? Why is it so important to her? Why does she hope to make her mother laugh?

2. What does Cynthia do for her grandfather every day with the envelope and stamps? Why does she do this?

3. Cynthia's mom and grandfather are her heroes. Who is the real hero in this chapter? Who are your everyday heroes?

Activity:

Class Shake - Create a class handshake. Have each person in class contribute a component to the handshake. Practice and see if everyone can master this handshake challenge.