Understanding Characters and Relationships

The video tutorial guides students through a shared reading of a book, focusing on chapters seven and eight. The teacher encourages students to pause and follow along, discussing themes of friendship and empathy. The session concludes with a reflection on the book's impact and a personal connection to the characters' experiences.

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

• Watch a video about the chapter

• Discuss the chapter with a partner

• Grab their book and pencil

• Write a summary of the previous chapter

How does Free initially react when Diamond comes downstairs?

• He growls at her

• He smiles warmly

• He ignores her

• He looks sour but doesn't growl

What does Free complain about regarding his living situation?

• His room being too big

• Not having enough toys

• His room being too quiet

• Sharing a room with his baby brother

What shared interest do Diamond and Free discover?

• Playing video games

• Cooking

• Reading books

• Collecting stamps

What family situation does Diamond share with Free?

• Her parents are divorced

• She has a large family

• Her grandparents are deceased

• She has a twin sister

Who is Miss Gracie Lee according to Diamond?

• A school teacher

• The kindest person on the block

• The noisiest person on the block

• A famous author

What is Free worried about regarding his family's future?

• His mom's health

• His brother's education

• His dad finding a job

• Moving to a new city

How does Free's behavior change after becoming friends with Diamond?

• He becomes more reserved

• He becomes less grouchy

• He starts ignoring Diamond

• He becomes more competitive

What surprises the teacher about Free during reading time?

• He refuses to read

• He leaves the classroom

• He falls asleep

• He volunteers to read aloud

What does Diamond plan to do on Saturday?

• Attend a birthday party

• Go treasure hunting

• Visit her grandparents

• Go to a movie