Week of
March 8 - 15
Chapter 6
I Wish I'd Brought a Pair of Suspenders
Monday, March 8
Family Discussion:
Oh, my goodness! Without giving anything away, let's just say that there is quite a surprise at the end of this chapter. As you finish, make a prediction. How might this change things?
Ch. 6 - Stoltz.mp4Chapter 7
Watch This
Tuesday, March 9
Family Discussion:
This chapter holds quite a contrast and contradiction when Juanita calls the Baileys villians! This whole time we have heard the narrator, Rafter, tell us that they, the Baileys, are the heroes and the Johnsons are the villians. What a conundrum!
What do you and your family think? Who are the heroes? Who are the villians? Have you ever had a similar confusion in your life?
Chapter 8
We Don't Even Have a Taco Night
Wednesday, March 10
Chapter 8 (1).mp4Family Discussion:
The debate continues! Supervillians? Or Superheroes?
Not only that, but we learn some incredible news about Juanita that goes against what we expect, or is a contrast and contradiction!! How might this change things?
Chapter 9
Get the Triple Meat or Get Nothing
Wednesday, March 10
Almost Super Chapter 9.mp4Family Discussion:
Rafter has no weapons. His super power is a dud, and yet his dad lets him go into the drugstore to handle the robbery. This is a contrast and contradiction, or goes against, what most parents would do. Were you surprised? How do you think this might change things as the story continues?
Chapter 10
This Is Beautiful Prose, Mr. Snuggly Bear
Thursday, March 11
Chapter 10.mp4Family Discussion:
Rafter has been working hard to figure out what is going on with Juanita. Now she does something else to further confuse him. There are so many contrast and contradictions with her character! What do you think she is up to? Why do you think she was acting the way that she was? How will this change things?
Chapter 11
Eyes on the Johnsons, Not the Paper Towels
Thursday, March 11
Family Discussion:
As the battle between the Johnsons and the Baileys heats up at the grocery, consider the following:
Does the battle seem necessary? Why or why not?
Was the damage from the battle worth it?
Think about the contrast between the relationships of the adults in both families versus the Juanita, Rafter, and Benny and their interactions. How might this change things?
Chapter 12
One of Us Is about to Be Disappointed
Friday, March 12
Family Discussion:
In this chapter the boys learn a lot about Juanita, her family, and her super power. Do you think this confirms or changes their thinking about the Johnsons and Juanita? Why?
How might this change things?
Almost Super - Chapter 12.mp4EY Friends
The portraits in the Johnson's mansion reveal the subject's super powers. In her portrait, Juanita has jets of water shooting up behind her. What is Juanita's super power? Record your answer here. We will draw winners on our next spirit day: Thursday, March 18 Dress Like a Real Life Hero Day.