Discussion Questions for Report Card

Here are some discussion questions for The Report Card. Also, you may post your own response.
1. Do you think Nora made a good choice to keep her intelligence a secret? Why or why not?
2. Who opens your report card? How do you fell just before the report card is opened? What happens if you get especially good or bad grades?
3. Would you like to go to a school without tests or grades? Why or why not? List some positive and negative aspects of such a school.
4. What was your favorite part of this book? You may have more than one favorite part. Why is this your favorite part?

Welcome!

Welcome Teachers and Students,

I am excited about this project and can’t wait to see all the comments posted about our book.  Please begin posting as soon as possible.  If you need help getting started here are some questions to think about.

What would it be like to have a Preacher for a father?

Have you ever been the new kid in the neighborhood?  What is it like trying to meet new people?

Why does Opal seem to get along with adults more than children her own age?