Opinion: What do you think about the special education classroom being in the basement?
Various opinion answers
Opinion: Do you think Joey was treated fairly or unfairly at the field trip? Why?
Yes: Mrs. Maxy was trying to help Joey stay out of trouble or No: Joey should have had the same experience as all the other students
True or false...Joey's mom put Joey in the refrigerator.
False, Joey's grandma put him in the fridge
Opinion: Do you think Joey makes poor choices on purpose? Why do you think this?
Yes or No and state why
Put the following events in order: A.) Joey's mom returned home B.) Joey hurt his ankle C.) Joey swallowed the key D.) Joey put his finger in the pencil sharpener
A-D-C-B
What is the main setting of the story?
At Joey Pigza's school (also at his house and field trip)
Describe the classroom Joey was sent to
The classroom is in the basement of the school and is for students who need extra help.
What is the main problem of the story?
Joey is wired and is constantly making poor choices that get him in trouble at school.
True or False: Joey stole a pie during the field trip
True: Joey stole the pie and ate it in the corn field.
True or False: People with ADHD are not as smart as someone without ADHD
False: ADHD does change your level of intelligence
How are Joey and his grandma alike?
They are both wired
What do we know about Joey's dad?
He was not involved in Joey's life and he is also wired, like Joey and his grandma
What definition best describes the word "wired"? A.) Very sleepy B.) A bad listener C.) Having a lot of energy D.) Being a bad friend
c
Which word best fits the definition: not allowed or banned A.) disruptive B.) lecture C.) instantly D.) forbidden
D
Provide one example that shows that Joey is "wired"
Ex: swallowing the key, spinning down the halls, running at the farm, etc...
Where did Joey's class go for a field trip?
A farm
Explain why Joey swallowed the key
He was bored in class and was swallowing his key and pulling it back up. The teacher cut the lanyard and Joey forgot and accidentally swallowed the key.
How do Joey's mom and Grandma feel about each other?
They do not get along
How did Joey hurt his leg?
He jumped from the top of the barn into a pile of hay.
Why did Joey stick his finger in the pencil sharpener?
He was bored and wanted to look like a vampire
True or False: Someone with ADHD might have a difficult time focusing in class
True, people with ADHD may struggle with this
Which word is best defined by the following definition: right away or without delay A.) lecture B.) instantly C.) disruptive D.) Provides
B
Opinion: Why did Joey blow out Harold's candles?
He was trying to help Harold, He was wired and just did it without thinking
Which word best matches the following definition: following the rules and doing as one's told A.) provides B.) forbidden C.) obedience D.) lecture
C