Loser Ch 25-26

Where does Zinkoff think Claudia is?

• Not in the class at all
• In an alley

• In the middle of the class
• At home

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does Zinkoff whisper Claudia’s name as he looks for her? Why doesn’t he yell?
Choose two reasons he mentions.

• Maybe it’s because he doesn’t want to disturb the night any more than necessary.

• So her mom won't hear.

• Maybe it’s so she won’t hear him, in case she’s having fun.

• So Zinkoff's mom won't hear.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

1. What does Zinkoff see as “his leash” as he searches for Claudia?

• His bubblegum stone

• His need for approval from others.
• The police lights.

• His fear of losing Claudia.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Reread this metaphor: “He thinks of the days of his own life spent in the town’s alleyways. He feels it, he knows it: This is where she is. He looks into the blackness. There are no lights here. It is as black as the cellar with the kitchen door shut. This is night’s cellar, where night falls to.” What is “night’s cellar”?

• Winter

• The night sky

• The alleys

• The Furnace Monster

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CHOOSE ONE:

1. ONE: Why doesn’t Zinkoff just leave the search for the missing person to the police? Why do you think it’s so important for him to look himself? Why do you think he feels such a connection with this person?

1. TWO: Where does Zinkoff put the bubble gum stone? Why? Cite textual evidence to support your thinking.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CHOOSE ONE:

1. ONE: When Zinkoff’s little sister walked out of the house once, he had this realization: “a kid runs to be found and jumps to be caught. That’s what being a kid is: caught, found.” What do you think Zinkoff means? Write two verbs of your own that you think show what “being a kid is.”

1. TWO: Do you agree with Zinkoff that “being a kid is: caught, found”? Why or why not? Give examples from your life. Write about a time you were or were not “caught” or “found.”

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3