Chapter+7

**Pre-Reading Activity/Question:**
You have three minutes to list as many adjectives that you can think of that would describe the perfect father or father figure. Begin with the following sentence starters if necessary:
 * Novel Ideas**
 * Something a good father does is_.
 * Words that describe the perfect father would be__.

**Vocabulary:**

 * heap pg.57
 * transitional pg.58
 * thesaurus pg.60
 * lurched pg.61
 * spin doctor pg.62
 * reverent pg.62
 * vindication pg.65

**Reading Lesson Topics:**
Often when we read lines or phrases leap out at us. Sometimes the author uses interesting language or phrasing. The students will complete a triple journal activity. In this activity students will write the lines that stand out for them. They will explain their choices and share their ideas with a partner.
 * [|Triple Entry Journal-Hope Was Here.doc]
 * Sample text from Chapter 7-
 * When does the magic hit in a new place and you suddenly fit in? pg. 57
 * I can't seem to get over the fact that you aren't here dad. pg. 59
 * "I had to drive forty miles with a baby to get this job. That Hope just Waltzes in here no interview- like she owns the place." pg. 61

**Writing Activities:**

 * Students can create a scrapbook page that represents their idea of the perfect mother or father.


 * In this chapter we learn that G.T. is not afraid to die. What events occur in this chapter to back this up? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.