Tears of a Tiger

Tears of a Tiger – S. Draper - Comprehension Questions – Answer in Complete Sentences!

Hit the Showers!

Hit the Streets!

Nov. 7 – 9:30 p.m.

(pp 3-7)

1. (p. 2) Of the four main characters we first meet (Andrew Jackson, Robert Washington, B.J. Carson, and Tyrone Mills) who dies in the car crash? Was he the driver? (2 points)

2. (p. 5) Gerald asks the questions, “Who would wanna be seen with two dudes named after a couple of dead presidents?” Which two people is he referring to? What does this mean? (2 points)

3. (pp. 4-6) Who is Keisha? (1 point)

Oh No! It Just Can’t Be!

Phone Calls

Nov. 7 – 11:00 p.m.

pp. 8-10

4. (pp. 8-10) Who does Keisha find out about the accident from? How do you think Keisha knows this person? (2 points)

Memories of Fire

Nov. 8

pp. 11-14

5. (p. 12) Who does Tyrone say drank the most? (1 point)

(p. 13) How does Robert end up stuck in the car? (1 point)

“Dear Lord”

B.J.’s Prayer

Nov. 15

pp. 15-17

6. (p.16) Why does B.J. feel guilty about the accident? (1 point)

7. (p. 16) Give two reasons why B.J. is surprised his friends like him? (2 points)

My Most Frightening Moment

Rhonda’s English Homework

Nov. 16

pp. 18-19

8. (p. 18) Who is Rhonda? (1 point)

9. (p. 19) What is Robbie referring to when he says “bottles of sunshine.” Is this a metaphor? (2 points)

The Hazlewood Herald

Nov. 16

pp. 20-22

10. (p. 21) Someone is killed in a drunk driving accident every _______________ minutes. (1 point)

11. (p. 21) What is the number one cause of death among teenagers? (1 point)

12. (p. 22) Who is named the new captain of the Hazlewood basketball team? (1 point)

“Hey Coach! Can We Talk?”

Nov. 19

pp. 23-29

13. (p. 25) How did Andy and Robert become friends? Do you think this is strange? Why or why not? (3 points)

14. (p. 27) What happens to Andy in court? Do you think this is a fair sentence? Why or why not? (3 points)

If I Could Change the World

Gerald’s English Homework

Nov. 29

pp. 33-34

15. (p. 33) What three things does Gerald say he would get rid of? (1 point)

16. (p. 34) What is Gerald’s reason for not liking the first thing? (1 point)

17. (p. 34) What is Gerald’s reason for not liking the second thing? (1 point)

18. (p. 34) What is Gerald’s reason for not liking the third thing? (1 point)

Writing Assignment: Three Things You Would Get Rid Of

You will write a 5 paragraph essay on the following topic, “Three Things You Would Get Rid Of.” Before you begin writing, you need to fill out the following information:

19. (3 points) What are three things in the world you would like to get rid of?

20. (3 points) List three reasons why you don’t like the first thing.

21. (3 points) List three reasons why you don’t like the second thing.

22. (3 points) List three reasons why you don’t like the third thing.

You will write your essay on a separate sheet of paper – You will be given points based on the following requirements: (20 points)

(3 points)

The first paragraph to write is the introduction. Your introduction should include the following information: What is your topic? What are the three things you would get rid of? Why would the world be better without them?

(12 points)

Each of the next three paragraphs will explain each thing that you would get rid of. Each paragraph must contain the following information? What thing you would get rid of? What are three reasons you have for not liking this thing?

(3 points)

The last paragraph that you will write will be the conclusion. The conclusion should include the following information: Did you remind me of what three things you wanted to get rid of? Did you give reasons why you would get rid of these things? Did you say why you thought the world would be better without these things?

(2 points)

Paragraphs are indented and the beginning of each sentence is capitalized.

______________________________________________________________________________________

Hoops and Dunks

The Big Basketball Game

Dec. 7

pp.35-40

23. (p. 38) Who makes the game winning show against Covedale? (1 point)

24. (p. 39) Give two reasons why Andy’s parents do not go to his games (2 points)

“How Do I Feel?”

Dec. 10

pp. 41-49

25. (45) Dr. Carrothers tells Andy to ask Rob if he forgives him for the accident. You are going to pretend that you are Andy and you are writing Rob a letter. Your letter must mention the following things: How you feel about the accident, what has been going on with you and Keisha, why you miss Robert, why you think that you should have died instead of him, and how you feel about seeing a psychiatrist. (5 points)

26. (46) Vocabulary – We are introduced to the word “cotillion.” The definition of cotillion is “a formal ball” or “a dance with a large number of people.” Use the word in an original sentence. (1 point)

27. (47) Why doesn’t Andy respect his dad’s job? (1 point)

28. (49) What position does Andy play on the Hazlewood basketball team?

Girl Problems

Andy and Keisha After School

Dec. 13

pp. 50-51

29. (51) Why does Andy get mad at Keisha? Does he have a good reason to be mad at her? Why or why not? (3 points)

School Blues

Overheard in the Hall Between Classes

Dec. 14

pp. 52-53

30. (53) Is Andy a good student? How do you know? (2 points)

Ferocious Frustration

Andy’s Second Visit with the Psychologist

December 17

pp. 54-60

31. (55) What is the problem with Gerald’s father? (1 point)

32. (57) What did Andy tell the counselor he wanted to do in life? What did the counselor tell him? How did this make Andy feel? (3 points)

Female Frustration

Keisha’s Diary Entry

Dec. 17

pp. 61-62

33. Pretend you are Andy or you are Keisha and you are writing in a diary or journal. You must write about the following things: Your feelings about Keisha or Andy, your feelings about what happened to Robbie, and your feelings about school. (3 points)

How Am I Supposed to Write Poetry?

Dec. 20

63-70

34. Poetry Project: Write a poem using the following template (14 points):

Poem of _________________

(Noun that is a feeling)

It’s _______________ where I am

(Adjective)

And I cannot find the ___________

(Noun)

There are ______________ all around me

(Plural Noun)

And my heart is full of ________________.

(Noun)

Everyone is _____________________.

(Adjective)

They never even see

That _________________ are forming

(Plural Noun)

Upon the ________________ _______________

(Adjective) (Noun)

I cannot see the ____________________

(Noun)

And I cannot change the _______________

(Noun)

But the __________________ is so ___________________

(Same Noun as Above) (Adjective)

I think I’m going to _______________

(Verb)

35. (64) What does Andy’s teacher say about rap music? (1 point)

Christmas without Rob

Andy and the Psychologist

December 29

pp. 71-78

36. (72) What does Andy say about white salespeople? Do you think this is true? Why or why not? (3 points)

37. (75) What does Andy say about Keisha? (1 point)

38. (78) How are the sessions going, good or bad? Why do you think this? (2 points)

Good Morning Hazlewood

Jan. 7

pp. 79-80

39. (80) How is the Hazlewood basketball team doing? How do you know this? (2 points)

40. (80) If you were in the Hazlewood Talent Show, what would be your talent?

(1 point)

Black on White

Andy and Keisha on a Snow Day

Jan. 11

41. (82) What does it mean when Keisha says that she is a “rose in the snow?” (1 point)

42. (85) Andy says that it always seems like when he reads things in books that black things are always good. What are two examples of something that is black being bad and something white being good? What do you think about this? (3 points)

43. (88) What does Andy wonder about Robby? What does Keisha tell him? (2 points)

Accepting Fear – Escaping Pain

Jan. 12

pp. 89-94

44. (90) What does Andy say he thought about on the bridge? (1 point)

Night and Dreams

Andy and Monty Just Before Bedtime

Jan. 14

pp. 95-102

45. (98) What does Andy say he sees when he pictures his future? Can you picture your future? What do you see? (3 points)

46. (99) Who does Andy dream about? What does this person tell him in the dream?

(2 points)

A Letter of Remembered Joy

Andy’s Letter to Rob’s Parents

Jan. 18

pp. 103-105

47. (103) Pretend you are writing a letter to Rob’s parents. You must include the following information: Whether or not you are sorry about Rob’s death, whether or not you think his parents should forgive you, how you are handling the pain, and how you think they should handle the pain. (4 points)

48. (104) Andy remembers all the fun things he and Rob did when they were little? Can you remember some of the fun things you used to do with a friend? What were they? (1 point)

Out, Out! Brief Candle!

Macbeth Lesson in English Class

Jan. 21

pp. 106 – 109

49. (109) What does Andy do in English class? Why do you think he does this?

(2 points)

Baloney Sandwiches and Bad Breath

Feb. 4

pp. 110 – 113

50. (111) Why does Andy get mad at Tyrone and B.J.? (1 point)

51. (112) What does the counselor tell B.J. and Tyrone about Andy? Do you think she should have done this? Why or why not? (3 points)

Learning to Live

Andy’s Final Visit with the Psychologist

Feb. 5

pp. 114-116

52. (115) Why isn’t Andy having bad dreams anymore? (1 point)

The Importance of Friendship

Keisha’s English Homework

Feb. 6

pp. 117 – 118

53. (117) What would life be like with no friends? Why do friends make life exciting? Why are friends good to have around during bad times?

(3 points)

Concern and Denial

Phone Call from Andy’s Teacher

Feb. 10

pp. 119-122

54. (121) What does Andy’s teacher tell his parents about Andy’s behavior? (1 point)

55. (122) What do Andy’s parents tell his teacher? (1 point)

Lions, Tigers, and Dinosaurs

Andy and Monty at Home

Feb. 20

pp. 123 – 125

56. (124) What color hair does Monty say is the most beautiful? Do you think this is weird? Why or why not? (3 points)

Hidden Opinions

Conversation between Teachers

Feb. 25

pp. 126-129

57. (129) What does Keisha think about how Andy is coping with Robbie’s death? (1 point)

Do You, Do You?

Rhonda’s Letter to Tyrone

Mar. 15

pp. 130 – 131

58. (130-131) What does Tyrone tell Rhonda? (1 point)

Public Pleasure,

Private Pain

Talent Show at School

Mar. 30

pp. 133-135

59. (135) Why does Andy tell Keisha to “go to hell?” (1 point)

Private Pain

Andy and His Mom at Home

Mar. 30

11:00 p.m.

pp. 136-140

60. (139) How does Andy tell his mom he feels? (1 point)

Girl, Let Me Tell You

Rhonda’s Second Letter to Saundra

Apr. 1

pp. 141 – 142

61. (142) What was special about the song Keisha was going to sing? (1 point)

Slipping Away

Andy and the Coach at School

Apr. 2

pp. 143 – 145

62. (145) What message does Andy’s dad not give him? How would this make you feel if you were Andy? (2 points)

A Father’s Dreams

Andy and His Dad at Home

Apr. 2

4:00 p.m.

pp. 146-154

63. (149) We are introduced to the word “reprehensible.” What does this word mean? (1 point)

64. (157) Why does Andy’s father say he changed his name? Do you think he should have done this? Why or why not? (3 points)

Nighttime Cries of Desperation

Andy’s Final Phone Calls

Apr. 2

Midnight

pp. 155 – 159

65. (161) What happens when Andy tries to call Dr. Carrothers? (1 point)

Have You Seen Andy?

Andy’s Friends at School

Apr. 3

pp. 160 – 162

66. (161) Why does Keisha say Andy is better off without her? (1 point)

Tigers Have it Rough

Andy – At Home Alone

Apr. 3

10:00 a.m.

pp. 163 - 165

67. (165) How do you think what happened to Andy could have been prevented? (1 point)

Facts Without Feelings

Official Police Report

Apr. 3

8:30 p.m.

pp.166 - 167

68. (167) Who finds Andy first? (1 point)

Feelings on Display

Grief Counselor at School

Apr. 4

9:00 a.m.

pp. 168 – 170

69. (168-170) Pretend you are writing a letter to Andy about his suicide. You must include the following information: what you think of Andy for doing it, how it makes you feel, how you think it will affect his family, and how you think it will affect his friends. (4 points)

Anger and Pain

Letter to Andy from His Friends

Apr. 8-12

pp. 171-176

70. (172) How would you describe Tyrone’s letter? Do you think he is angry at Andy? Why or why not? (3 points)

71. (173) Give two reasons why Gerald hates Andy. (2 points)

72. (174) What do we learn from Rhonda’s letter? (1 point)

73. (176) What does Keisha tell Andy about God? (1 point)

Lord, Please Forgive Him

B.J.’s Prayer for Andy

Apr. 28

pp. 177-178

74. (178) What does B.J. ask God to do? (1 point)

The Tears of a Tiger

Monty’s Good-Bye to Andy

May 15

pp. 179-180

75. (179) What do we learn about Andy’s parents at the end? Do you think this is a good or bad thing? Why or why not? (3 points)