Character Interactions and Themes in Literature

The video tutorial guides students through a shared reading of a book, focusing on chapters seven and eight. The story follows Diamond and Free as they navigate friendship and personal challenges. The teacher encourages students to reflect on the characters' growth and their own thoughts about the book. The session concludes with a reflection on the book's themes and the importance of sharing books with friends.

What does the teacher encourage students to do before starting the reading session?

• Discuss the chapter with a partner

• Write a summary of the previous chapter

• Watch a video about the book

• Grab their book and pencil

How does Free initially react when Diamond comes downstairs?

• He smiles warmly

• He ignores her

• He is sour but doesn't growl

• He greets her with enthusiasm

What does Free complain about regarding his living situation?

• Sharing a room with his baby brother

• His parents being too strict

• Not having enough toys

• His room being too small

What shared interest do Diamond and Free discover?

• Playing video games

• Reading books

• Cooking

• Collecting stamps

Who is Miss Gracie Lee according to Diamond?

• The kindest person on the block

• The noisiest person on the block

• A famous author

• A school teacher

What does Diamond tell Free about his father's job search?

• He should give up

• He will never find a job

• He will find a job soon

• He should move to another city

Why is Free hesitant to make new friends?

• He is shy

• He is too busy with school

• He plans to move soon

• He doesn't like people

What change is observed in Free's behavior at school?

• He starts playing pranks

• He becomes more aggressive

• He volunteers to read in class

• He stops attending school

What does Diamond plan to do on Saturday?

• Go treasure hunting

• Visit her grandparents

• Go to a movie

• Attend a birthday party