FLASHCARD: Percy Jackson Ch. 1-3

Front

According to Chapter ONE from "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief", what kind of student was Percy?

Back

Percy struggled to stay focused during school and was an average student at best.

Front

What evidence from the text in CHAPTER ONE supports your answer about the kind of student that Percy was?

Back

"But Mr. Brunner expected me to be as good as everybody else, despite the fact I have dyslexia and attention deficit disorder and I've never made above a C- in my life."

Front

Challenge Percy faced in CHAPTER ONE?

Back

Percy had to fight Mrs. Dodds.

Front

In CHAPTER TWO, what news does the headmaster of Yancy Academy send to Percy's mom?

Back

He sends a message saying that Percy has been expelled from Yancy Academy and may not return.

Front

How do Percy and Grover travel back to NYC in CHAPTER TWO?

Back

Greyhound Bus

Front

In CHAPTER THREE, where do Percy and his mother go?

Back

Montauk

Front

In CHAPTER THREE, why is the place that Percy and his mom go to such a special place for them?

Back

Percy's mom and dad met on the beach there. They go back nearly every summer.

Front

Vaporized: She exploded into yellow powder, VAPORIZED on the spot, leaving nothing but the smell of sulfur and a dying screech...

Back

pulverized

Front

A person who has a disorder that affects their ability to read words, letters or symbols.

Back

dyslexic

Front

Which of these things is NOT vital to being successful in school?

• turning in your work
• going on vacation
• asking for help when you need it
• having good attendance

Back

going on vacation