Chapter+17

**Pre-Reading Activity/Question:**
Earlier in the novel, you were asked the question, "Do you believe that the truth always comes out?" Has your opinion changed since the? Why or why not?

**Vocabulary:**
ethics (p. 154) meander (p. 154) advocate (p. 154) remission (p. 155) misinformation (p. 156), falsehood, deception (p. 158), lie (p. 159) grueling (p. 159)

**Reading Lesson Topics:**
Return to the positive/negative chart from Chapter 9. Chapter 17 takes us through more highs and lows and eventually shows us the outcome of the election. Add events from this chapter to the chart. Extensions:
 * Positive/Negative Chart**
 * Add events from other parts of Hope's life, such as school and relationships.
 * Determine the most important positive and negative events and support your decisions.

**Writing Activities:**
In Chapter 17, there are many positive events and many negative events. Overall, do you think Hope should continue to feel hopeful, or do you think hope is lost? Use details from the story to support your answer.