Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Chapter 10 - Alfred's Mood

After reading chapter 10, complete the following:

1) In 1 sentence, describe Alfred's mood.
2) Find 3 passages (direct quotes) from the chapter that show how Alfred is feeling.

Monday, December 17, 2012

The Contender-Ch. 8 Summary

Write a 4 sentence summary for Chapter 8. (Don't forget to name it!!)

The Contender - Ch. 7 Summary

Write a summary for chapter 7......Begin the summary with these three sentences:

Ch. 7 - Alfred's Busy Day
The main idea of chapter 7 is that Alfred is beginning to have hope through boxing.  The chapter begins with Alfred and Henry going to see Willie Streeter's match at Madison Square Garden.  Alfred was nervous because he had never been to an event like this, but he relaxed a bit when they found their seats with Jelly Belly.  (Finish the summary in 5 more sentences)

Thursday, December 13, 2012

The Contender - Ch. 6 Summary

Write an 8 sentence summary on Chapter 6 in The Contender according to the Summary Checklist.

Monday, December 10, 2012

The Contender-Chapter 5 Summary

Write a summary of Chapter 5 using the "Summary Checklist" format.  Be sure to give the chapter a name.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Alfred's Choices-The Contender

Donatelli tells Alfred in Chapter 3 what it will take to become "A Contender".  What are THREE things that Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that will help him in make it?  Use the following TS to get you started.

TS:  Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred make choices that lead to Alfred being a successful boxer.  
SD:  The first thing that Mr. Donatelli says to help Alfred is..."NEED QUOTE from book" (Lipsyte 24).
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