1. Discuss and then write about what you enjoyed most about this book.
2. List the characters in the book. Now, describe in words (orally or in writing) what each of these characters look like. Make illustrations to go with your descriptions.
3. Find 5 sentences in “Romeow and Drooliet” that make it easy for you to visualize in your mind what is happening. Write these sentences on a piece of paper and discuss them with someone.
4. Some of the characters in this book went to the park to play. What do you enjoy most when you visit a park? Discuss your answer with someone and then write it down. Make a detailed illustration of your time at the park.
5. Tell or write why Romeow left the dance.
6. Research the meaning of cats having “nine lives”. Tell or write about what you find out.
7. Research about the famous English writer William Shakespeare. Make a poster to share your information about him.
8. The plot in this book is very developed. There is a beginning, middle and end.
Describe the beginning, middle and end of this story.
There is an INTRODUCTION of the : Who? Where? And What?
Describe the WHO? WHERE? and WHAT? of this story.
There is a PROBLEM.
Tell about the PROBLEM in this story.
The story is developed through the COMPLICATION and the CLIMAX. Describe the COMPLICATION and the CLIMAX in this story.
After watching the Vikings play for the league championship, Danny realized he is on the team that he should be on. Why did he come to this realization? Support your answer.
In 27, the Warriors win Danny’s first game as coach in dramatic fashion. The author, Mike Lupica, set this dramatic win up earlier in the book with a disappointment. Explain what Mike Lupica did earlier in the book.
In 28, there is an intense scene b/w Ty and Mr. Ross. When Tess and Danny later reflected on that scene, they called it the “The end of the beginning.” What do you think the author, Mike Lupica, is doing with that statement by Tess and Danny?
In this chapter, Danny runs his first practice as coach of the Warriors. Danny gives Will an earfull at practice about his actions. What lesson did Danny learn about himself at that moment?
Later in the chapter, Danny goes to visit his Dad at the hospital. Richie tells Danny the team is going to follow his lead. What did Richie mean?
When it was time to leave the hospital for the game, Richie and Danny have an emotional moment. Why is that moment important?
In class and at home we have been taking the time to get a feel for the types and complexity of questions that might appear on the OAT. If you have any questions, please contact me.