Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-6

Reading Check

1. What grade is Evan in?

2. Who apologizes to Evan for Connor’s shove?

3. Who signs Evan’s cast?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What is the goal of Evan’s letters to himself?

2. How would you describe Evan’s relationship with his mom?

3. Why does Connor shove Evan?

4. What do Mr. and Mrs. Murphy assume about Connor and Evan?

5. What does Connor share about the significance of Mrs. G giving him the notebook?

Paired Resource

“True Colors”

• In the lyrics to this Cyndi Lauper song, the speaker sings to someone close to them about the inner beauty they hold.
• The song, which could also be read as a poem, connects to the themes of No One Is Alone and Being Your Authentic Self.
• How do Evan’s letters and inner narration connect to the song?

Glee video

• This two-minute video from the television show Glee offers a version of “True Colors” sung by the high school characters.
• The video connects to the themes of No One Is Alone, Found Family, and Being Your Authentic Self.