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Teacher’s GuideStargirlTHE EXCHANGE QUESTIONReading LevelGenre/LengthLanguage RegisterContent LoadSelected AwardsLexile 590Contemporary Fiction; 208 pagesConversational, Familiar, IdiomsSchool, Peers, IdentityParents’ Choice 2000 Fiction AwardNAIBA Book Award for Young ChildrenShould people change forothers?OverviewBackground Through the characters of Leo and Stargirl, author Jerry Spinellishows the importance of accepting people for who they are. Spinelli uses his youngheroine to tackle the difficult adolescent issues of self-esteem, popularity, andfriendship. He incorporates modern, humorous dialogue to make his story appealingto a young audience. His other novels conquer equally difficult ground, with topicsranging from racism to gender bias. Stargirl is yet another example of Spinelli’sdesire to capture the unique issues of the adolescent world.Book Summary Stargirl, as narrated by Leo Borlock, follows a unique high schoolstudent through the highs and lows of nonconformity. Written with an honest andhumorous tone, Spinelli draws readers into Leo’s mind as he desperately triesto figure out Stargirl without ruining his social status. When Leo’s peers turn onStargirl, he is torn between listening to his heart and keeping things status quo. Inthe end, Stargirl is never truly accepted. She disappears from Mica, but Leo, andMica High, will never forget her.About the AuthorJerry Spinelli attended Gettysburg College where he was an editor for the school’sliterary magazine. Following graduation, he attended The Writing Seminars at JohnsHopkins University. He later worked as an editor for a department store magazineand used his lunch breaks to write four books. Spinelli finally became a publishedauthor at the age of forty-one. His first book, Space Station Seventh Grade, openedthe door to a long, successful writing career. Spinelli has written over twenty booksfor young readers and two autobiographies.Spinelli currently lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Eileen, who served as hisinspiration for Stargirl. His award-winning novel, Maniac Magee, was adapted fortelevision on the Nickelodeon network. He continues to write children’s books anduses his six children and eleven grandchildren as a source of inspiration.Teacher’s Guidepage1 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlReading the BookStudent Journal, page 1Name:There are several options for reading Stargirl. They include:Student Journal Whole Class Assign sections of the book and discussion datesusing the planner on Student Journal, page 1. After studentsread a section and respond to the corresponding StudentJournal pages, have a class discussion. At the end of the book,the class meets for The Exchange.Stargirlby Jerry SpinelliReading ScheduleGroup members:Stargirl Small Groups Read the book Introduction with the group.Group members then read an agreed-upon number of pages,complete the corresponding Student Journal pages, and meetto discuss. When they finish the book, they meet again for TheExchange. Use the planner on Student Journal, page 1 toestablish meeting times.Student JournalIntroductionPages 2–4Porcupine Necktieand Chapters 1–7Pages 5–6Chapters 8–15Pages 7–8Chapters 16–20Pages 9–10Chapters 21–26Pages 11–12Chapters 27–31Pages 13–14Chapters 32–33 andMore Than StarsPages 15–16Due DateDiscussion DateThe Exchange Independently Students read the book on their own andthen meet as a group for The Exchange. Use the planner onStudent Journal, page 1 to establish the meeting time.Assessment Guided Reading Have students read Student Journal,page 2 and monitor their discussion of the What If? scenario.Read aloud the book Introduction to give students backgroundon the book. As students read, use the Before You Move Onquestions to guide comprehension. Use the Look Ahead to seta focus for reading the next set of pages. At the end of eachsection, assign the appropriate Student Journal pages. Discussthe pages before starting the next section. Establish a date forThe Exchange and record it on the planner.Should peoplechange forothers?Student Journal, page 2StargirlGetting StartedGetting StartedWhat If?Have students read What If? on Student Journal, page 2and discuss the scenario. Encourage students to describe thesimilarities and differences between the scenario and their lives andimagine how the situation would affect them. Have students write their responses to the three questions belowthe scenario and compare answers with a partner or the group.You move to a new school where everyone is artistic. Your newschool allows students to wear whatever they want. In fact, the schoolencourages students to wear clothes that express their feelings, talents,and individuality in whatever way they choose. Most students weardifferent costumes each day. Students dress as clowns, magicians,bears, and other characters. On your first day, you do not see a singleperson dressed in ordinary, everyday clothes.You are uncomfortable around people who dress so differently. Theprincipal told you that everyone has the option to wear everyday clothes,too. But you really want to fit in and make friends.Make notes about how this would affect you. How would you feel if you were the only student who did not wear a costume? What would be good and bad about wearing costumes at school? Would you change the clothes you wear to be like everyone else? Have students discuss how the situation might relate to TheExchange question and then write a brief summary of theirdiscussion in the Student Journal.Connect to The Exchange Question Discuss how this situationcould relate to The Exchange Question: Should people change forothers? Summarize your discussion.Teacher’s Guidepage2 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlIntroductionStudent Journal, page 3StargirlHave students read the book Introduction. Check theircomprehension with the three follow-up questions on StudentJournal, page 3.IntroductionRead the Introduction on pages 7–8 in Stargirl. The Introduction will helpyou understand key concepts in the book. Knowing them will help youdiscuss and write about the book.The Introduction includes information about the author’s writing history the setting of the story the theme of identityAfter you read the Introduction, answer these questions to check yourunderstanding.1. How did Jerry Spinelli’s luck as a writer change from bad to good?He wrote books for adults, but they didn’t get published.His luck as a writer changed when he began writing forchildren instead.2. What is the setting? Why is this important to the story?The setting is a high school in Arizona where everyone issimilar. It is important because Stargirl is new and different,and she does not fit in.3. How is the theme of identity explored in Stargirl?The book is about whether or not people should change tobe like others or be true to themselves.Introduction: Key ConceptsStudent Journal, page 4StargirlHave students study the first Key Concept with the help of thegraphic organizer on Student Journal, page 4. After studying theexample, they should create similar graphic organizers to focustheir understanding of the remaining Key Concepts.Introduction: Key ConceptsPersonal Experience ChartKey ConceptsStudy the Personal Experience Chart for identity. Write a sentenceusing the word ersonal Experience ChartKey Concept:identitywho you areDefine or rename:Specific ExamplesStarting at a newschool made mequestion my identity.The police did notknow the identity ofthe lost child.Shanti is kind. Beingcaring to otherpeople is part of heridentity.Personal Connection:On a separate sheet of paper, create a similar Personal ExperienceChart for each of the Key Concept words.Teacher’s Guidepage3 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlPages 11–45Answers for Before You Move OnPorcupine Necktie and Chapters 1–7Student Journal, page 5StargirlPAGE 161. Author’s Style Reread page 12. How does the author makethe reader want to know more?He writes about how Leo and others were being watched; hemakes the story sound exciting and mysterious.Respond to Porcupine Necktie andChapters 1–71. Personal Response Stargirl is new to her school, but she doesnot seem uncomfortable. How do you react when you are in a newenvironment?2. Inference Stargirl is not like other students at Leo’s school.How can you tell?Everyone is shocked by Stargirl’s clothes and behavior. Thestudents of Mica High stare and talk about her.2. Comparisons How is Stargirl different from the other students in theschool? Use the word typical in your response.Stargirlis not a typical teenager. She looks and actsdifferentfrom the other students. She dresses differently,playsa ukulele, and sings to people in the lunchroom.3. Setting Reread pages 37–39. Hillari confronts Stargirl in thelunchroom. How does the setting make this event moreuncomfortable?PAGE 281. Evidence and Conclusions Reread pages 19 and 23. Leodoes not like Stargirl at first. How do you know?Leo doesn’t want her to stop and talk to him at lunch; hedoesn’t want her to be on Hot Seat.2. Inference Why does Leo follow Stargirl into the desert?Leo likes her; he is curious about her.Thelunchroom is a public and social place. All of thestudentsare in the lunchroom at the same time, so theyarewatching everything that is happening.4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someoneelse reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agreewith their answer?PAGE 451. Cause and Effect Stargirl performs at the football game.What happens because of this?A lot of people go to the next game; Stargirl is asked to bea cheerleader.2. Character’s Motive Reread page 45. Archie does not tellthe boys how to solve their problem. Why not?Archie wants the boys to think for themselves and make theirown decisions.Student Journal, page 6StargirlRespond to Porcupine Necktie andChapters 1–7, continued5. Perspectives Stargirl is unique. Think about her traits, actions,appearance, and interests. List these characteristics and what theyshow about her in the Character Description Chart.Character Description ChartCharacterStargirlWhat theCharacter Doesplays the ukulelewears funnyclothesstares at peoplehas a pet ratWhat This ShowsAbout the Characteris not afraid to performin publiccreates her own styleis not shyis comfortable owningan unusual petlikes to make peoplefeel specialsings “HappyBirthday” toeveryonedecorates her desk likes to make herselfcomfortableBased on what you know about Stargirl, would you want to be friendswith her? Why or why not?Teacher’s Guidepage4 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlPages 46–86Answers for Before You Move OnChapters 8 –15Student Journal, page 7StargirlPAGE 581. Paraphrase What does Leo mean when he says onpage 48: “We honored her by imitation”?The students show Stargirl how much they like her bycopying everything she does.2. Conclusions Who is putting the notes about Stargirl on theroadrunner? Why?Hillari Kimble or someone like her. Hillari doesn’t like Stargirl.PAGE 721. Conclusions Reread pages 64–65. Why do the studentstrick Stargirl at the game?The students are mad that Stargirl doesn’t cheer for herteam; they want to punish her.2. Predict Reread page 72. How will Hot Seat end? How doyou know?Something very bad will happen to Stargirl. The jury is quietwhen they come in; Leo says that the show never airs.Respond to Chapters 8–151. Personal Response Leo loves directing Hot Seat. What is an activityor hobby that you enjoy? What makes it interesting to you?2. Analogy How does the analogy on page 51 between students atMica High School and mud frogs in the Sonoran Desert show how thestudents are changing? Use the word identity in your response.Mudfrogs lie and wait for the rain to come. When it finallyrains,the frogs come to life. The students are like the mudfrogs,and Stargirl is like the rain. The students come to lifeandfind their own identities when Stargirl arrives.3. Author’s Style On page 63, the author writes about Stargirl: “She didnot seem to notice.” Reread the page. Why does the author set thissentence apart from the others and in italics?Theauthor tries to make the reader understand howunusualit is that Stargirl does not seem to notice people’sreactionsto her. He is emphasizing how different she is.4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someoneelse reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agreewith their answer?PAGE 861. Inference Reread page 78. What are the real reasons thejury is angry with Stargirl?The jury is afraid something is wrong with them, and that sheis questioning their conformity.Student Journal, page 8StargirlRespond to Chapters 8–15, continued5. Conclusions At first, the students like Stargirl, but then they begin todislike her. Use the Cause and Effect Chart to describe what Stargirldoes to make her classmates dislike her and how they react to her.Cause and Effect Chart2. Metaphor Reread page 86. Why does Archie compare hisfossil to a basketball player?Archie is trying to teach the teens a lesson; he’s really talkingabout Stargirl.CausesEffectsStargirl goes to AnnaGrisdale’s grandfather’sfuneral.Stargirl buys Danny Pikea new bike and goes tohis celebration.Mrs. Grisdale gets angryand makes Stargirlleave.Someone puts a picturefrom the paper on thebillboard; the Pikesthrow the bike away.The crowd yells at andboos Stargirl.The team tricks Stargirl,and the bus leaveswithout her.The Hot Seat juryattacks Stargirl.Stargirl cheers for theother basketball teams.Stargirl leaves abasketball game.Stargirl appears on HotSeat.Choose three of the events listed above. In these situations, is Stargirltrying to make people angry? How do you know?Stargirl goes to the funeral because she cares about otherpeople. She buys Danny the bike because she is trying tomake him feel better. She helps Kovac because she is agoodperson. Stargirl is not trying to make people angry.Teacher’s Guidepage5 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlPages 87–123Answers for Before You Move OnChapters 16 –20Student Journal, page 9StargirlPAGE 1061. Metaphor Reread page 96. Why does Leo say: “I was ayellow balloon”?Leo feels like he is floating because he is in love with Stargirl.2. Conclusions Why does Stargirl take Leo to her enchantedplace? What does she want to teach Leo?Stargirl wants to show Leo a place that is special to her. Shewants Leo to be comfortable with himself and enjoy nature.PAGE 123Respond to Chapters 16 –201. Personal Response Leo talks to Archie when he needs advice.Whose advice do you trust the most? What makes that person’s adviceso valuable?2. Mood How does the mood of the story change when Leo decides tostop conforming and start spending time with Stargirl? Use the wordconform in your response.Themood changes from one of tension and conflict to oneofpeace. Leo stops conforming and gets close to Stargirl.3. Irony What is ironic about the fact that almost no one likes Stargirl?1. Character Leo is upset by the “shunning,” but Stargirl doesnot seem to care. What does this show about Leo?Leo cares more about what people think of him thanStargirl does.Stargirlis a good person who tries to make other peoplehappyby doing secret acts of kindness. Someone as kindasStargirl should have many friends, but she doesn’t.4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someoneelse reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agreewith their answer?2. Inference Leo thinks Stargirl gave him the necktie. Why?Leo knows Stargirl likes to give gifts without telling who theyare from.Student Journal, page 10StargirlRespond to Chapters 16 –20, continued5. Opinion Leo and Stargirl get to know each other better. List theirtraits, actions, interests, and feelings in the Venn Diagram.Venn DiagramLeoBothStargirlis differentlike to dois likethings foreveryone elsehas only a fewothersfriendshas manylike Cinnamonfriendsdoesn’t careenjoy spending what others thinkis self-conscioustime with Archie meditates easilyhas a hard timeare judgedmeditatingis not botheredby otherby shunningis bothered bystudentsshunningreally likes Leoreally likesStargirlShould Leo and Stargirl date? Why or why not? Should people inrelationships be exactly like each other? Why or why not?Teacher’s Guidepage6 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlPages 124–157Answers for Before You Move OnChapters 21– 26Student Journal, page 11StargirlPAGE 1371. Conclusions Stargirl enjoys helping others. Why is Leo sosurprised by this?Most people Leo knows are focused on themselves; hedoesn’t care about strangers that much.2. Assumption What does Leo assume about Stargirl’s family?How does he change his mind?Leo assumes her parents are strange hippies. He visits themand sees that they are like other parents.Respond to Chapters 21 –261. Personal Response Leo is embarrassed when Stargirl puts the lovesign on the roadrunner. When have you been embarrassed by a friendor family member? What happened and how did you react?2. Judgment Leo explains to Stargirl that none of the students like herbecause she is so different. Do you think it was right to tell Stargirlthis? Use the word opinion in your response.Studentsmay say it is not the right thing to do becauseLeo’sopinion about life is not the same as Stargirl’s. Orstudentsmay say that it was the right thing to do becauseinLeo’s opinion Stargirl was embarrassing herself by actingso different.3. Generalization The students blame Stargirl for everything, includingthe basketball team’s losses. Why do they blame her? Why do peopleoften blame others for their own problems?PAGE 1571. Conflict Everyone is avoiding Leo, so he tries to changeStargirl. Why doesn’t this solve his problem?The students don’t change their feelings about Stargirl justbecause she changes her clothes.Thestudents blame Stargirl because they don’t want toadmitthat the team’s losses might be their fault. Peopledonotwant to admit that they are at fault.4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someoneelse reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agreewith their answer?2. Comparisons How is Susan different from Stargirl?Unlike Stargirl, Susan is like all the other girls. Susan wantsto be normal and popular, but Stargirl doesn’t care aboutthose things.Student Journal, page 12StargirlRespond to Chapters 21 –26, continued5. Judgments Leo is not happy about the way the students treat himand Stargirl. List what Leo does to reach his goal and the outcome inthe Goal and Outcome Chart.Goal and Outcome ChartGoalLeo wants Stargirl tochange.OutcomeEventsLeo ignoresStargirl.Leo tellsStargirlshe is notconnected.Leo tellsStargirl that noone likes her.Stargirlchanges.Is Leo helping or hurting Stargirl with his actions and words?How do you think Leo should treat Stargirl?Teacher’s Guidepage7 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlPages 158–189Answers for Before You Move OnStudent Journal, page 13Chapters 27– 31StargirlPAGE 174Respond to Chapters 27– 311. Inference Susan thinks it is important to be popular. Why?Reread pages 158–159.Susan wants Leo to like her. Leo only likes her when sheis popular.2. Mood How does the mood of the story change when Susanreturns from the contest?It becomes sad. The students don’t celebrate with Susan.PAGE 1891. Character’s Motive Why does Susan go back tobeing Stargirl?Susan realizes that no one likes her even though she tries tomake them happy; she decides being herself is better.2. Conclusions Reread pages 177–179. Leo knows he is beinga bad person. How can you tell?Leo is uncomfortable and hides from the moon; he doesn’twant Kevin to say bad things about Stargirl, but he won’tadmit it.1. Personal Response Susan expresses her creativity through herunique speeches. Are you comfortable speaking in public? Whyor why not?2. Perspectives Leo is angry with Susan for changing back into Stargirl.If you were Leo, how would you feel about her changing again? Usethe word independent in your response.Studentsmay say that if they were Leo, they would feelthatStargirl should never have changed into Susan in thefirstplace. Stargirl should have been independent andbeenherself.3. Inference On page 176, Stargirl tells Leo she knows he is not going toask her to the Ocotillo Ball and then smiles at him. What does he meanwhen he says “. . . and in that moment I hated her?”Stargirlcares about Leo in spite of his behavior. He sayshehates her, but he really hates himself for treating hersobadly.4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someoneelse reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agreewith their answer?Student Journal, page 14StargirlRespond to Chapters 27–31, continued5. Character Stargirl makes a lasting impression on the other studentsbefore she disappears. List the effects she has on the students andLeo in the Details Web.Details Webshowsuniquenessis OKshowsLeo lovehelpsunite tionsbuysstrangersgiftsbringspositiveattention toothersmakespeoplefeel specialWhat qualities do natural leaders have? Is Stargirl a natural leader?Why or why not?Natural leaders are usually strong enough to face criticism.They are very confident. Stargirl is a natural leader becauseshehas confidence in herself and in others.Teacher’s Guidepage8 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlPages 190–200Answers for Before You Move OnStudent Journal, page 15Chapters 32–33 and More Than StarsStargirlPAGE 2001. Character’s Motive Why is Leo telling Stargirl’s story eventhough it has been fifteen years?Leo realizes he treated her badly; he misses her and stillthinks about her.2. Inference Stargirl is still thinking about Leo. How do youknow this?Stargirl sends Leo a new porcupine necktie.Respond to Chapters 32 –33 andMore Than Stars1. Personal Response Leo regrets how he treated Stargirl. Haveyou done something that you later regretted? What would you dodifferently?2. Character’s Motive On page 192, Archie does not lecture Leo aboutthe mistakes Leo made in the past with Stargirl. Why does Archie stayquiet instead?Archieknows that Leo has to learn lessons for himself. Heknowsthat Leo already feels bad and probably does notneedto be reminded of how he treated Stargirl.3. Opinion The story ends fifteen years after Leo and Stargirl leave MicaHigh School. What do you think you will be doing in fifteen years?What If?4. Connect Look at your notes on Student Journal, page 2. Think about what youwould do if you knew you were not like everyone else. Compare this to Stargirl.Should Stargirl have changed for others? Why or why not?Student Journal, page 16StargirlRespond to Chapters 32–33 andMore Than Stars, continued5. Generalization Mica High has changed since Stargirl went there.Tell what the school and students were like before and after Stargirlattended the school in the T Chart.T ChartBefore StargirlThe high school did nothave team spirit.The marching band wasnot very big.Students did not attendschool sports events.After StargirlThe high school hasa club called theSunflowers, and themembers do kind actseach day.The marching band hasa ukulele player.A small group of fansalways cheers when theopposing team scores apoint.In what ways are people like Stargirl important to their schoolsand communities?People like Stargirl are important because they positivelyinfluence those around them. This influence can last formany years after they are gone.Teacher’s Guidepage9 of 16 Hampton-Brown
StargirlExchange DiscussionStargirl, inside back coverTHE QUESTIONShould people change for others?Review the work you did in your Student Journal. Takeyour book and your Journal with you to The Exchangebook discussion. Stargirl decides to change for Leo. Does she make the rightdecision? Explain.EXCHANGE IDEAS Tell the group why you would recommend or notrecommend this book. Compare this book to something it reminded youof, such as another book, a movie, a TV show, ora personal experience. What did you learn from this book? Leo wants Stargirl to change. Does he have the right to askher to? When is it wrong to ask someone to change? When is itright?THE QUESTIONShould people change for others? Have you ever changed to fit into a group better? What was easyand hard about changing? Stargirl decides to change for Leo. Does she make theright decision? Explain. Leo wants Stargirl to change. Does he have the rightto ask her to? When is it wrong to ask someone tochange? When is it right? Have you ever changed to fit into a group better?What was easy and hard about changing?REFLECTSummarize your Exchange. How did this book change theway you see something? What questions do you still have?How will you answer them?Discussion RubricEvaluate the DiscussionEvaluate the DiscussionUse the reproducible master from page 11 of this Teacher’s Guideto evaluate The Exchange discussion. The form may also be usedby students for group assessment.ExcellentGoodFairEveryone participated.Most people participated.Only a few peopleparticipated.Everyone spoke clearly.Most people spoke clearly.Some people did not speakclearly.Everyone listened carefully.Most people listenedcarefully.Some people did not listencarefully.We stayed on the topicthroughout the discussion.We stayed on the topicmost of the time.We did not stay on thetopic all the time.We responded to eachother’s thoughts and ideasoften.We commented on eachother’s thoughts and ideassometimes.We did not make manycomments on each other’sthoughts and ideas.Most people used examplesfrom the book to supporttheir points.Many people usedexamples from the bookto support their points.Only a few people usedexamples from the bookto support their points.Most people gave detailedanswers using theirexperiences and even othertexts.Many people gave detailedanswers using theirexperiences.Only a few people gavedetailed answers.Notes:Teacher’s Guidepage10 of 16 Hampton-Brown
Book TitleDateEvaluate the DiscussionExcellentGoodFairEveryone participated.Most people participated.Only a few peopleparticipated.Everyone spoke clearly.Most people spoke clearly.Some people did not speakclearly.Everyone listened carefully.Most people listenedcarefully.Some people did not listencarefully.We stayed on the topicthroughout the discussion.We stayed on the topicmost of the time.We did not stay on thetopic all the time.We responded to eachother’s thoughts and ideasoften.We commented on eachother’s thoughts and ideassometimes.We did not make manycomments on each other’sthoughts and ideas.Most people used examplesfrom the book to supporttheir points.Many people usedexamples from the bookto support their points.Only a few people usedexamples from the bookto support their points.Most people gave detailedanswers using theirexperiences and even othertexts.Many people gave detailedanswers using theirexperiences.Only a few people gavedetailed answers.Notes: Hampton-Brown
StargirlAssessmentAssessment Part IName:StargirlAssess students’ understanding of Stargirl by administeringthe multiple-choice test and essay questions.(Teacher’s Guide, pages 13–15)Assessment Part ICircle the best answer.1. Stargirl is unique. She does things differentlyHow you administer the Assessment depends on your objective.You may choose to use the test as:than most people. She has her own. a closed-book test to check students’ comprehension of thebook and their abilities in various reading skillsB shows Stargirl’s realization that she mustbe true to herselfD businessC makes Leo happy for Stargirl2. From Leo’s descriptions at the end of thenovel, the reader can conclude that he—A wishes he had never met Stargirlwants to—A be Hillari’s friendD hopes to become a doctor somedayB make Leo happy3. Which sentence from this selection supportsC have nice clothesA When I see change on the sidewalk, Ileave it there.B The high school has a new club called theC Throughout my college years I visitedArchie whenever I came home.Assessment Part I: 5 points per question for a total of 50 pointsaccept Stargirl as their friend5. Stargirl changes to Susan because sheC wants to travel to escape his memoriesSunflowers.Suggested point values are as follows:D shows how the students continue toB misses Stargirl and still cares for herthe idea that Stargirl changes the way Leosees the world? a take-home test to allow students to practice reading strategiesas well as test-taking skillsimportant because it—to be popularB best friendC conformity an open-book test to allow students to continue practicingreading strategies and/or become familiar with a typicalstandardized test format4. Stargirl forms the Ukee Dooks group. This isA lets readers know that Stargirl still wantsA identityD There was one dot of color on the wholeD do nice things for others6. The author chose high school as the settingbecause—A teenagers are easy to write aboutbecause they are all alikeB his wife is StargirlC schools are interesting to write aboutbecause of the dances and activitiesD high school is a time when teenagersthing, a little red heart.experience a lot of pressure and gothrough many changesAssessment Part II: 40 points possible (see Scoring Guide,page 16)HSLL.T1.TG.Stargirl.indd 13Assessment Part II9/13/06 9:22:43 PMAssessment Part I, continuedStargirlName:StargirlAssessment Part I, continuedGuidelines for Short EssayHave students write a short essay in response to one of the writing promptsbelow. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays.Circle the best answer.7. Leo wants Stargirl to conform so he can beA. What are the benefits and downfalls of nonconformity? Use examples fromyour own life in addition to examples from the text.popular again. In this sentence, what doesconform mean?Responses should include that nonconformity can set people apart from others andexpresses creativity and individuality. Nonconformity can be a downfall when it isolatesa person from others or keeps people from having meaningful relationships, like Leo andStargirl.A hide from othersB smile at othersC act the same as othersB. What role do
Stargirl Student Journal Due Date Discussion Date Introduction Pages 2-4 Porcupine Necktie and Chapters 1-7 Pages 5-6 Chapters 8-15 Pages 7-8 Chapters 16-20 Pages 9-10 Chapters 21-26 Pages 11-12 Chapters 27-31 Pages 13-14 Chapters 32-33 and More Than Stars Pages 15-16 The Exchange
