She tells him her real name is susan, but she has called herself pocket mouse, hullygully, and mudpie. Read chapter 16 from the story stargirl by 1473669w with 50 reads. A regular girl sends letters to stargirl about how much stargirl has influenced her life. When it is announced that her father is going to kill the pig, fern rushes forth to save it, asking of her. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000 stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity.
Love, stargirl if stargirl floats your boat, then be sure to check out the sequel. Leo realizes that hes in love with her, but has a difficult. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. And from madeline, she received a doodle book with colored pencils. It had ruffles around the neck and cuffs and looked like it could have been her greatgrandmothers wedding gown. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24.
And the back and forth argument of is shemore chapter 2 is more focused on stargirl, and theories about her. Chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17. Free stargirl study unit worksheets for teachers to print. I would hope that the author would be so thrilled kids were reading and loving his book. When kovac, the sun valley star player, was injured, who was the fist there to help.
A boy becomes intrigued by a mysterious and quirky student named stargirl and spends his time trying to know more about her. Stargirl was published a couple of years after the april 1999, columbine high school shootings in colorado, in which 15 people were killed, most of them students. Chapter the uproar is over, and a few minutes later the show begins with a question about her name. Robineau turned off the camera and said shows over. She wore an offwhite dress so long it covered her shoes. My friend told me after i read it you only have one chance to be the real you, yes its scary and tough and not everyone will accept you but you must be able to live your life freely and happily stargirl does just that. Teenager courtney whitmore joins the justice society of. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It had lots of drama and it had lots of funny parts. Jerry spinelli chapter book lot ar class teacher stargirl loser picklemania condition. With luke wilson, anjelika washington, cameron gellman, joel mchale. Each individual book has some, all or none of the following. Stargirl is a comingofage story about an average american high schooler who finds himself drawn to the new girl at school. Avoiding stargirl in chapter 15, leo obsessed over the i love you valentine he had received from stargirl while.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Although spinellis most direct inspiration for the character of stargirl was his wife, eileen, the novels emphasis on kindness and acceptance also brings to mind the sense of fear evoked by the columbine massacre and similar. Choose from 500 different sets of stargirl chapter flashcards on quizlet. I do not own rights to the character stargirl or any of the plot that sand mentions. Leo stops himself from cheering as he hears others boo her. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. Chapter they continued to ask more questions, like her name and the pledge. She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it. She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the. Alaina and her army marched for 7 hours, and traveled 6 miles. Stargirl by jerry spinelli chapters 12 summary and analysis. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Naiba book award for young children teachers guide stargirl overview background through the characters of leo and stargirl, author jerry spinelli shows the importance of accepting people for who they are.
The interviewee, stargirl, sits on a chair with flames painted on it while kevin, the host, asks questions. Stargirl is one for the ages this book has changed me, i aspire to be like stargirl she is unique and amazing in her own way. This becomes clear when he tells us about his love of porcupine ties. Comprehension questions charlottes web risetoreading. Many characters had a great personality and others had a horrible one,but it was really interesting while you read it. Love, stargirl, the companion novel written from stargirl s perspective, was a similarly smashing success in 2007, with over 400,000 hardcover copies sold. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. Something was strapped across her back, but it wasnt a book bag.
The entire schools not sure what to think of her and the kind things she does. Kevin tried to get the jury to calm down, but they kept jabbing stargirl with questions. Though it was a short quick book to read i constantly got stuck on a chapter, unable to stay focused because the story just didnt interested me. Free stargirl worksheets and literature unit for teachers. This study guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of stargirl. Meanwhile, stargirl has qualified for the state finals in the oratorical contest and when her qualification is announced over the p. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of love stargirl by jerry spinelli. The jury, which is twelve students from mahs, also gets to ask some questions at the end. Kevin asks a lighthearted question about her name, and stargirl simply looks at him. At the end of the second play of the game against glendale, what happened to stargirl. Published on apr 28, 2020 this is a reading of stargirl by jerry spinelli, chapter. The prologue wastes no time telling us that the narrator, leo borlock, is attracted to the unusual in our world. It was really exciting to read and really interesting.
The basketball team finals are posted on roadrunner and micas team is not listed. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Learn stargirl chapter with free interactive flashcards. Stargirl questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on stargirl. I would recommend you read this book because i know you will like this book. Stargirl study guide from litcharts the creators of.
Through this seemingly small detail about him, a whole series of spectacular events is placed in motion. It is an unusual day at school in chapter 15 of jerry spinellis stargirl. Porcupine necktie when i was little, my uncle pete had a necktie with a porcupine. This could be the beginning of the end of her popularity. In chapter thirteen the hot seat interview continues. Someone from the jury speaks up to ask if its going to be dog turd next.
Spinelli uses his young heroine to tackle the difficult adolescent issues of selfesteem, popularity, and friendship. To eileen, my stargirl and to loren eiseley, who taught us that even as we are, we are becoming and to sonny liston page 3 of 3. Eesha chapter 2 is more focused on stargirl, and theories about her. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the. From her father, she received a golden stargirl charm. Now, both bestselling paperbacks are collected in a handsome new boxed set, the ideal gift for any teen reader, as well as any of the many stargirl fans looking for a new keepsake edition of. If you dont have time to read the novel as part of your curriculum, i highly recommend you read it out loud, or have a copy in your classroom library. She put it on her necklace with her silver stargirl charm.
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