Loser Ch 23

What is the “cattle drive” at Monroe Middle School?

• A science fair project on animal biology.
• The chaos in the hallways when students move between classes in middle school.

• A competition for best livestock where cattle are not allowed to compete.

• A fundraising event for local farmers.

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1. What happens when Zinkoff runs into his old neighbor, Andrew? 

• Zinkoff ignores Andrew and walks away.

• Andrew is pretty much a jerk to Zinkoff, ignoring him to take a cell phone call.

• Zinkoff and Andrew recognize each other and talk about the fun times they shared.

• Zinkoff and Andrew argue about snickerdoodles.

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1. Who does Zinkoff think of every time he chooses a seat in each new class? Why?

• Zinkoff thinks of Andrew every time he chooses a seat in each new class.
• His favorite video game because he wishes he could be playing it instead of going to Math class.

• Zinkoff thinks Polly and the Oh Mailman lady because he misses them the most while he is in school.

• Mr. Yalowitz, because in middle school, he can sit wherever he wants so he is no longer "doomed by the alphabet" as Mr. Yalowitz said.

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CHOOSE ONE:

ONE: Since Zinkoff’s parents tell him it’s too expensive to join the swimming club, “he does what a kid has to do.” According to Zinkoff, what does a kid “have to do”? What do you think a kid has to do? What activities appear on your list that do not appear on Zinkoff’s?

TWO: Think of the way Zinkoff treats Polly when they play Monopoly. Compare his behavior here with the behavior of the big kid who stole his giraffe hat when he was in first grade.

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CHOOSE ONE:

1. ONE: Do you feel like you “float” more during summer? Why or why not? Are there times and places where you “float” more than others? Where and when?

1. TWO: At Monroe Middle School, the kids who pick the teams are always the same; nobody else ever gets a turn to be team captain. Do you notice this happening at your school? If so, why do you think this happens? Do you think it’s a problem? If so, what would be a fairer way to decide on teams? If not, why do you think the current team-picking system is fair enough? Or, is fairness not an issue for you?

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