After reading each chapter complete the journal question. Type your response and include evidence from the text to answer the questions. Think CERA paragraph!
5 – Excellent
Claim: Clear, thoughtful response that fully answers the question
Evidence: Strong, specific examples or details from the text/experience
Reasoning: Clearly explains how the evidence supports the claim
Organization: Complete paragraph with logical flow
Conventions: Few to no grammar or spelling errors
4 – Good
Claim: Clear response that answers the question
Evidence: Relevant examples or details included
Reasoning: Explains the connection between evidence and claim
Organization: Mostly well-organized paragraph
Conventions: Minor grammar or spelling errors
3 – Satisfactory
Claim: Basic or somewhat unclear response
Evidence: Some examples, but may be vague or limited
Reasoning: Partial explanation or weak connection
Organization: Paragraph is present but may be uneven
Conventions: Noticeable grammar or spelling errors
2 – Developing
Claim: Incomplete or unclear response
Evidence: Little or weak support
Reasoning: Minimal or unclear explanation
Organization: Lacks clear paragraph structure
Conventions: Frequent grammar or spelling errors
1 – Beginning
Claim: Missing or does not answer the question
Evidence: No supporting details
Reasoning: No explanation
Organization: Not in paragraph form
Conventions: Errors make it hard to understand
0 - Missing
CHAPTER 1: Problem
We are introduced to our protagonist, Chase Ambrose.
He wakes up in the hospital after falling from his roof.
What is the problem he encounters?
Why is this a problem for Chase and those around him?
CHAPTER 2: Connections
In Chapter 2, we are introduced to Shoshanna Weber.
She is talking to her brother Joel Weber online. Shoshanna and Joel’s school experience is very different.
Think about their schools and yours. What connections can you make?
CHAPTER 3: Setting
Describe the school setting as Chase experiences it.
How was school different for Chase before the fall versus after the fall?
Think of the students, teachers, and activities Chase was involved in to help your answer.
Chapter 4: Predictions
In Chapter 4, we are introduced to Brendan Espinoza. He is nervous when Chase approaches him, given his past.
Fortunately, Chase doesn’t remember how he treated Brendan.
Make 3 predictions on Chase and Brendan’s future.
Remember to explain why you think these predictions are strong.
Chapter 5: Conflict
“The part I can’t figure out is whether I’m good famous or bad famous" (p. 36).
What is Chase’s internal conflict?
Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Chapter 6: Embracing Differences
In this chapter, Brendan and Chase begin to film a video for Brendan’s YouTube channel.
Explain the budding relationship between Brendan and Chase.
Think about their experiences and reputation when answering your question.
Chapter 7: Predictions
In this chapter, Chase is invited to join the video club.
Explain how the other members feel. Why do they feel this way?
Write 3 predictions about what will happen to video club now that Chase has joined. Remember to justify your predictions.
Chapter 8: Home Life
“That’s another thing amnesia made me forget - how much I like his approval.”
In this quote, Chase is talking about his father.
Explain the relationship between Chase and his father.
Think about expectations, his home life, etc. when responding.
Chapter 9: Responsibility
In this chapter, Chase is at The Portland Street Assisted Living Residence completing his community service hours.
Explain the responsibility he has to Mrs. Swanson.
How is his reaction different from Aaron and Bear’s?
Explain, and then justify your answer with how you would handle it.
Chapter 10 Videots Vs. Jocks
In this chapter, we are introduced to Kimberly Tooley, a classmate of Chase’s.
She is an outsider watching the argument between the Vidiots and Football Jocks.
Explain why Chase’s reaction surprises her. What happens?