Anticipation Guide

Directions: Before reading the novel, read each of the statements listed below. In the BEFORE column (on the left side of the page) circle the number that best matches your own opinion. You will fill this sheet out again after you have read the book. Choose AT LEAST two to list your reasons for circling that number. Discuss your reasons with a partner, and write them down at the bottom of this page.

1=Strongly Disagree 2= Somewhat Disagree 3=Somewhat Agree 4= Strongly Agree

BEFORE AFTER

1 2 3 4 / It is okay to invent stories to explain things you cannot explain / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / It is okay to stop being friends with someone if they are annoying or if they get mad at you. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / Grandparents are too old to REALLY understand their grandchildren. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / Adults should never leave their families under any circumstances. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / Denying or ignoring a problem can help you forget about it. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / Bad things never happen to happy or good people. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / It is important to appreciate and respect every member of your family all of the time. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / It is okay to judge someone if you have good evidence that they did something wrong. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / It is easier to talk about someone else’s problems than your own. / 1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 / Sometimes it is okay to bend the rules if you have a good reason. / 1 2 3 4