Stargirl Reader s Journal This journal belongs to: In Period
Why You Have This Journal This journal will help you as you read the novel Stargirl. In it you will document your thoughts and feelings about this uplifting novel and make important connections. Many of the things you ll write about in this journal will appear on your final Stargirl test. How This Journal Will Be Graded Please make sure you thoroughly answer the prompts and complete the instructions on each page. You will be graded on how well you: - use complete sentences to express your ideas. - write neatly so it s easy to read. - explain your thoughts completely.
Page 1 Vocabulary Below is a list of new vocabulary words you will need to know before we read Stargirl. Read the definition of each word. When you see that word used in the book, write the sentence from the book that the word is used in. 1) Page 10 nonconformity (n.) a refusal to conform, or to act, think, speak, appear, as everyone else 2) Page 14 amok (adv.) in a confused and reckless manner 3) Page 40 dormant (adj.) being in a state of suspended consciousness; marked by an absence of activity 4)Page 101 kaput (adj.) utterly finished, defeated, or destroyed 5) Page 106 masochistic (adj.) taking pleasure in being abused or in pain
My Response Page 13 Fill up this page and the next with your response to this novel. Some questions you might want to respond to are: - What do you think is Jerry Spinelli s message in this novel? Do you agree with his message? - Would you recommend this book? Why or why not? If so, to whom? - How did this book make you feel? What did it make you think about? - Could you relate to any of the characters? Or, do any of the characters remind you of someone you know? Use 3 of the vocab words from pages 1-2 in your response. Page 2 6) Page 107 revel (v.): to take intense satisfaction or pleasure in something 7) Page 113 facetiously (adj.): joking or jesting often inappropriately 8) Page 142 zeal (n.) eagerness or fervor displayed when pursuing something 9) Page 171 heft (n.) weight, heaviness 10) Page 172 raucous (adj.) boisterously or exuberantly disorderly
Hillari Kimble s Theory Page 3 In chapter two, Hillary Kimble has a theory about Stargirl. Explain what it is. Then decide if her claim is supported by logical reasons. Give reasons to support whether her claim is logical or illogical. Stargirl Is Back Page 12 Chapter 30: 1) Why do you think Stargirl gives up on being popular? 2) Do you think it was a good or bad decision? 3) How do you think Leo feels about Susan becoming Stargirl again? Give reasons to support each claim.
Do You Approve? Page 11 After reading chapter 26, explain whether you approve or disapprove of the measures Stargirl takes to become popular. Gives reasons to support your opinion. 3 Symbols Page 4 In chapter 4 we are told how Hillari Kimble and Wayne Parr affect the school with their attitudes. If Hillari and Wayne are the opposites of Stargirl, explain what all three symbolize or represent. Give reasons to support your claim. Hillari Kimble symbolizes: Wayne Parr symbolizes: Stargirl symbolizes: Prediction: What do you think will happen at the Oratorical Contest?
School Spirit Page 5 After reading chapter 8, list 5 ways Stargirl affected her school and spread more school spirit. 1. 10 Pebbles in My Happy Wagon Page 10 After reading chapter 22, think about the things that make you happy in your life right now. Pretend you have 10 pebbles in your happy wagon. List what each pebble stands for. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. Now list 5 ways you can positively affect your school and increase school spirit. 1. 5. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.
An Enchanted Place Page 9 In chapter 17 you were shown Stargirl s enchanted place. This place is special because it allows Stargirl to erase herself and meditate. Think of a place where you could go to erase yourself and meditate. This place should be peaceful and special to you. Use sensory language to describe what this place looks like, feels like, sounds like, and smells like. The Prank Page 6 After reading chapter 11, explain the prank that is pulled on Stargirl. Why do you think people pull pranks on others? How are pranks a form of bullying? Prank on Stargirl: Why do people prank? How are pranks a form of bullying?
Hot Seat Disaster Page 7 After reading chapters 12-13 explain how the Hot Seat that featured Stargirl became a total disaster. Then explain how everyone seemed to feel during that episode. How did the jury feel? How did Stargirl feel in the beginning and how did she feel by the end? How did Leo feel? How did YOU feel as you read it? Random Acts of Kindness Page 8 After reading up to chapter 15, you ve seen many examples of Stargirl doing nice things for complete strangers, like leaving candy hearts on people s desks, cards in their notebooks, and singing to them on their birthday. Think of 8 random acts of kindness that you could perform for complete strangers to brighten their day. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.