Prereading- Freak the Mighty

1. What qualities do you look for in a friend? (Give at least 3 qualities.)

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

2.Max, the main character in the novel makes the wrong first impression on the people he meets. How important are first impressions? Do you think that they are accurate? Have you ever made judgments about people without really knowing them? Have people ever misjudged you without taking the time to get to know you? (Answer all four questions.)

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.Kevin, another character in the novel, suffers from a birth defect that left him small and deformed. His nickname is “Freak.” Why do you think that someone in his position would choose the nickname, “Freak”? What is your personal reaction to his nickname? (Answer both questions.)

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Do you think in life it is more important to have an intelligent mind or a strong body? Explain.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What do you think the book will be about based on the title and cover?

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

After reading the blurb, what do you think the book will be about? What genre do you think the book is?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1