ADAPTI

ADAPTI

"The doctors tell me that I am 'susceptible to seizure
activity'."

1. Rowdy
2. Penelope
3. Junior
4. Eugene

What is the name of the main character in 'The absolute true diary

He is described as "the smartest kid at Reardan"

1. Rowdy
2. Roger
3. Coach
4. Gordy

"Really, she can read the newspaper in fifteen minutes and tell me baseball scores, the location of every war, the latest guy to win the Lottery..."

1. Penelope
2. Mom
3. Mary
4. Grandma

Junior needs to code-switch. Explain.

Who is Arnold Spirit Jr. (aka Junior)?

Arnold Spirit Jr.

- 14 years old

- Indian

- brain damage

- stutters & lisps

- big head/skull, hands & feet

- skinny

- had 42 teeth

- wears glasses

- likes to draw (cartoons)

- 1 sister

- has headaches and seizures

- best friend Rowdy

What does Arnold use to express himself?

1. Photography
2. Basketball
3. Writing
4. Drawing

Why is drawing so important to Junior?

What is one thing his cartoons can never do?

Why was Junior suspended?

1. He stole a maths book
2. He fought with a classmate
3. He threw a book to Mr. P's head
4. He forgot his schoolbooks