Dear Class,

Moving forward, I'd love for each of you to read for half an hour a day for my class. Since we only meet once a week, it's very important to keep up with the reading. We don't have class on October 30th, so over the next two weeks, I'd like you to read the first eight chapters of "Hoot." In addition, hink about community as you read, and answer the following in writing:

Why does Roy want to blend in and go unnoticed at his school?

Judging by his mother's behavior, why do you think Dana is a bully?

How would you describe Roy's parents?

Is Officer Delinko good, bad, or both?

What happened to Roy's bike tire?

Describe Beatrice using three adjectives.

How has Curly decided to try and stop the vandals?

So far, would you call this a book about community? Why or why not?

Also, look up the following words and write down their definitions. Bring this list to our next class.

Consternation

Menace

Despondent

Contemplate

Flabbergasted

Vicinity

Hoist

Altercation

Deflection

Errant

Also, please remember to check this site on the 31st. I will be posting reading homework even though there is no class on October 30th. Thanks!