What hobbies might a “total nerd” enjoy?
Video games, reading, computers, etc.
What is an optometrist and what do they do?
A doctor for eyes. They test your eyes and prescribe glasses.
Make a sentence in first-person point-of-view.
I...
“I could have clubbed an ogre with my glasses” literally means what?
He could kill a monster using his glasses as a weapon!
What’s the rule for “touch football”?
If you touch someone, they are down.
Why were the kids snickering?
Because Lubar didn’t know what the coach meant.
When did Lubar join Mr. Growler's class?
2nd Grade!
“You wanna guard?” Write the two correct forms of this sentence.
“You want to guard?” “You want a guard?”
Give your own example of something inauspicious.
Failing the first test, struggling to understand a game...
How did Lubar tackle the guy with the ball? Explain or demonstrate!
He crossed his arms and ran into him as hard as he could.
What does the author tell in narrative nonfiction?
The story of his/her own life.
Describe what American football players wear while playing!
A helmet, (mouth/face) guard, jersey (a shirt with a number on the back), sneakers
What is "chronological order"?
The time order of events, from past to present.
"The other team snapped the ball." What do you think "snap" means here?
They threw the ball.
Lubar was clueless. What should he have done before playing football?
He should have learned the rules!
Is Mr. Chris a total nerd at heart?
Definitely!