Holes Part 1 (from chapter 15). Including classroomtask

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Holes

Part 1

Describe the Warden (looks & behaviour)

Who steals sunflowerseeds from Mr Sir's truck?

1. Armpit
2. Caveman
3. ZigZag
4. Magnet

Who takes the blame for the theft? Why?

What is in the warden's red nail polish

"No, he is not going to die, Unfortunately for you". Who says this about who?

1. Ampit about Magnet
2. The Caveman about Zero
3. Mom about Mr Sir
4. The Warden about Mr Sir

What did Mr. Sir's face look like after being struck by the warden

1. It was swollen
2. It was purple
3. He had a scar on it
4. He had a big wound on it

What is Stanley teaching Zero.

What is Zero actually good at

1. maths
2. listening
3. drawing
4. writing

What was Green lake like a hundred and ten years ago?

Who is Sam ?

1. Handyman
2. Donkey
3. Farmer
4. Onion man

Who was Katherine Barlow in Green lake?

1. A poor girl who grew up as a criminal
2. The town teacher who won prizes with her peach pies

What is not true about Trout Walker

1. He was the son of the richest man in the county
2. He had a bad footfungus that smelled like fish
3. He was a friendly, respectfull man
4. He wanted to marry Kate and his real name is Charles.

When do the villagers of Green Lake go see Sam the Onion man?

Why was Sam not allowed to go the nightclasses of Ms Barlow

1. Because he had to work
2. Because he wasn't white
3. Because he couldn't pay

Why is Ms Barlow sad when Sam has finished the roof?

When Miss Katherine runs to the sheriff for help, what is the sheriff doing?

1. Filing arrest reports
2. Sweeping the floor
3. Eating his dinner
4. Preparing to hang Sam

Why are there no kids in school the next day?

Who is leading the group into the school?

1. The Sherrif
2. Trout Walker
3. Sam

Why do you think Trout Walker is taking the lead in the chase of Kate & Sam?

How do Miss Katherine and Sam try to escape?

1. By train
2. By car
3. By donkey
4. By boat

How do Sam and Mary Lou die?

What is not true

1. Katherine kills the sherrif and kisses him
2. Katherine becomes an outlaw and robs people
3. Kate Barlow kisses the people she robs
4. Trout's boat accidentally smashed into Sam

What is Zero's real name?

Why do you think Kate Barlow died laughing?

What question(s) do you have about what you have read so far?

Making It Personal (5 min)

🕰 Past → PRESENT

👵🏻 Grandparents → YOU

Stanley's Great grandfather →Stanley

"Can something your (grand)parents did still affect your life today? How?"

Discuss in pairs for 2 minutes, then share with the class.

Matching  : Past and Present in Holes

• Make groups of 2 or 3
• Divide paper in 4 parts
• Match past event & present consequence (paper hand-out). Stick on each quarter
• Provide an example/ explanation/description  past event & present  consequence - Approximately 100-150 words
• Find a quote PER event/consequence and add this to the square