FACC MYP YEAR 2



Baseball in April and Other Stories:Ask: What are some things that might be more important than money?Ask: How do people learn to make judgments based on what people look like? How can you tell that “lookism” exists in our society today?Ask: Why do you think bullies act the way they do? Is simply avoiding a bully the best way to deal with him or her? Why?Ask: What do young people have to gain from listening to older people’s stories about the past?Ask: When adults ignore or don’t have time for children, what effect can that have? What are some ways parents can balance their own needs with the needs of their children? Question Story and evidence Issue ReflectionWhat are some things that might be more important than money?How do people learn to make judgments based on what people look like? How can you tell that “lookism” exists in our society today?Why do you think bullies act the way they do? Is simply avoiding a bully the best way to deal with him or her? Why?What do young people have to gain from listening to older people’s stories about the past?When adults ignore or don’t have time for children, what effect can that have? What are some ways parents can balance their own needs with the needs of their children?Baseball in April and Other Stories Comprehension“Broken Chain” and “Baseball in April”In “Broken Chain,” why does Ernie finally lend his bicycle to Alfonso?In “Broken Chain,” Alfonso’s teeth are said to be “like a pile of wrecked cars.” How does this simile reveal how Alfonso feels about himself?Could the events of “Broken Chain” happen in any setting? What important details in the story are tied to a specific time, place, and cultural environment?If Jesse still wanted to play baseball at the end of “Baseball in April,” what options might he have?As “Baseball in April” opens, what goal do Michael and Jesse share? Why don’t they reach that goal?In “Baseball in April,” why do the Hobos players gradually quit the team?“Two Dreamers,” “Barbie,” and “The No-Guitar Blues”In “Two Dreamers,” how does Hector’s grandfather plan on getting rich?In “Barbie,” what happens to the Barbie doll that Veronica receives for Christmas?In “The No-Guitar Blues,” why does Fausto give away the money he could have used to buy a guitar?Hector’s grandfather clearly is one of the dreamers in “Two Dreamers.” Why do you think Hector is a dreamer, too?As Veronica and Martha play with their Barbie dolls, what does their conversation suggest about what they think is important in life? What internal and external conflicts does Fausto face in “The No-Guitar Blues”? What does he learn from the way these conflicts are resolved?“Seventh Grade,” “Mother and Daughter,” and “The Karate Kid”In “Seventh Grade,” why does Victor want to take French as his elective?In “Seventh Grade,” what is Mr. Bueller’s attitude toward Victor? How do you know?In “Mother and Daughter,” why are both Yollie and Mrs. Moreno upset after the?dance?In “Mother and Daughter,” why does Mrs. Moreno give Yollie $100 from her secret stash instead of saving it for Yollie’s college fund?In “The Karate Kid,” why does Gilbert want to take karate lessons? Why does he?stop?Pete the Heat is a minor character in “The Karate Kid.” What are the Heat’s traits, and why is he important to the story?“La Bamba,” “The Marble Champ,” and “Growing Up”In “La Bamba,” why does the audience think that Manuel is performing a comedy routine?In “La Bamba,” what is Manuel’s motivation for being in the talent show? When his plan goes wrong, does he achieve his goal? Explain.In “The Marble Champ,” why does Lupe decide to play marbles?Why do you think Lupe in “The Marble Champ” isn’t satisfied with her academic success?In “Growing Up,” why does Maria not want to go on the family vacation?At the end of “Growing Up,” Maria’s fortune cookie says, “You are mature and sensible.” Do you agree? Why?Before Reading Before reading the book, mark your response to each item below in the “Before” column: Then free write about one of the items.? Mark a plus sign (+) if you agree. ? Mark a minus sign (–) if you disagree. ? Mark a question mark (?) if you are unsure of your opinion. 5476875406396048375120660048958501206400487680021589 Before: After: 1. Everyone craves the admiration of other people in one way or another. 2. A sibling can be a great friend—or one’s worst enemy. 3. You can always find something to be good at. 4. Most teens aren’t interested in their family history. 4905374193675005. It’s better to save money for the future than to spend it now. ................
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