stamford+wong

**Book Club Schedule**
You should divide your book into 5 equal sections. For example, if your book has 100 pages, you should have five 20 page sections. You should read the appropriate section for each meeting.


 * Requirements**:
 * **PERSON A - GROUP LEADER** - This group member will be responsible for both keeping the group on task throughout the meeting as well as responding to the week's topical questions, listed below.
 * **PERSON B - QUOTATION FINDER** - This group member will be responsible for finding 5 important, meaningful quotations from their section of the text. They will also facilitate a discussion regarding these quotations.
 * **PERSON C - KEY QUESTIONER** - This group member will be responsible for providing 5 open-ended questions regarding the week's reading section. These questions, and their responses, will be posted on the group's wiki.
 * **PERSON D - GROUP SUMMARIZER** - This group member will be responsible for posting a thorough, two-paragraph summary of the group's Friday meeting, to be posted on the group wiki no later than the Sunday following the meeting.


 * Groups will decide appropriate penalties for group members who fail to uphold their responsibilities.**


 * NOTE: If your book club has three members, the roles B and C should be combined; if your book club has five members, two students should take the role of C (5 questions each).**


 * Week One: December 17**

Topic: Characters (Section 1 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, describe the main characters in your text. What makes them interesting? What is their story or background? Why are you drawn to them? Conversely, are there any characters that you just cannot stand? Why not? (A) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page

It’s the last day of school and just when Stanford is about to leave school, he finds out that he’s failed English and needs to go to summer school instead of basketball camp. He also needs to pass summer school to stay on the basketball “A” team. He also gets his enemy, Millicent, as a tutor. Also, his grandmother Yin-Yin might have to leave him for a retirement home. Basically, his summer and life are both falling apart.
 * __Brian McKenna- Summary/ Group Leader__**

The main characters are Stanford, his Dad, and Milicent. They are all interesting as they focus on one thing in their lives, either academics or sports. Stanford is a great basketball player who fails at school. His dad is a lawyer who used to be friends with Stanford until his grades started to slip. Milicent is a young genius who is being paid to tutor Stanford and neither of them like that. I can't stand Milicent because she is one of those girls that always out do the rest of the class on purpose to make them look good. I also can't stand Stanford's Dad as he is way too strict and never listens to the rest of the family on any matters.

1. Why do you think Stanford failed English? -He failed because he was not willing to try 2. Why do you think Stanford’s coach gave him his cell number? -He wanted Stanford to have someone to talk to if he gets stressed. 3. Why do you think Stanford lied to his friends about why he wasn’t going to camp? -He didn’t want to feel embarrassed. 4. Explain the relationship between Stanford and his father. -His relationship with his father is not good because his dad wants more out of him then he’s getting. 5. Stanford tells his mom that he tried his best in Mr. Glick’s class. Do you think he told his mom the truth? Why or why not? -No, he didn’t tell her the truth. He didn’t because he never really cared about school.
 * __Matthew Nussbaum- Questions__**

1.) “I’m not going to camp.” This quote is said by Stanford. This quote shows that Stanford is scared to tell his friends he failed English and he can’t go to camp.
 * __Matthew Lantry- Quotations__**

2.) “My name is Mr. Glick. I will be your English teacher this summer, and we have a lot to cover. You will be required to write three book reports.” This is said by Mr. glick. This shows that Mr glick thinks summer school is like any old class.

3.) “You can play basketball today, but tomorrow, all day, you study.” This is said by stanfords mom. This shows she is willing to make comprises with her son.

4.) “Noooo… not really. Just thinking about it makes my head spin. It’s like I don’t know anything anymore. Sometimes when I wake up I forget were I am. Other days al I can do is sit in my room and stare at Sarah’s lava lamp. The only thing I know for sure is that Kristen’s a terrible cook. You should she what she makes. Maddie, I’m right there and she still insists on cooking for the family. We’d be better off with no food in the house!” this is said by Stanford’s grandmother Yin-Yin. She doesn’t want to do to a retirement home but she isn’t willing to fight with the family about it so she just goes with it any way.

5.) “they called today. There’s an opening.” This is said by Stanford’s mom who wants Yin-Yin to go to a retirement home. There wasn’t an opening but no there is so the family is going to send her there and Rick can no longer can have an exusses for sending his mom to a retirement home.


 * Week Two: January 7**

__**Matthew Lantry- group leader/summary**__ We answered the questions together and discussed some of there answers. Matt Nussbaum wasn't in class so we couldn't go over his quotes. We also went over some of the characters more and how they have changed. We also talked about what we think will happen next in the book.

In the beginning of the meeting we didn't start right away discussing the book. Once we started we answered the questions of the book in little time. after we answered the question we didn't talk about the book for a little bit but then we got ont he book and discussed more. Before class ended i was able to finish the summary.

1. Why was Yin-Yin silent even when Stanford's dad finally addressed her as "Mom"? She didn't like that her family put her into a retirement. 2. What was the cause of Stanford looking at the spider differently? he looked differently at the spider because he has spent time with someone he hates and also he is maturing more and taking things more seriously. 3.Why does Stanford's dad stress over Stanford's grades but never help him out? he stresses over them because he wants Stanford to be successful and to be like him but he doesn't help him because he cares more bout his job. 4.What changes have you noticed in Stanford? He has started to like English class and is starting to mature and is taking a liking to reading. 5. What changes have you noticed in any other characters? millcent has started to accept stanford. Yin Yin is acting happier and is starting to accept were she is.
 * __Brian McKenna- Questions__**


 * __Matthew Nussbaum__**__- Quotations__
 * 1) “Promise to help me!” Yin-yin says this to Stanford because she really doesn’t want to stay at Vacation Village.
 * 2) “I bet, if she could, Yin-yin would fly right out of here” Stanford says this and it shows that he agrees with Yin-yin on how bad of a place Vacation Village is.
 * 3) “I hate Millicent Ming” Stanford says this multiple times. It is said so much to show how strong of a disliking he has towards his tutor.
 * 4) “Today my grandmother’s hair looks better than it did when she first arrived” Stanford says this when he visits Yin-yin at Vacation Village. This must mean that she is slowly getting used to her nursing home.
 * 5) “I swear he’s just doing it to upset me” Staford’s father says this when Stanford’s father and mother are arguing about his grades. This quote shows the type of relation between Stanford and his father.


 * Week Three: January 14**

Topic: Mood/Tone (section 3 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the mood or tone of your book.What is the overriding emotion of this book? What examples back up your claim? (B) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page

1. "I'm just helping Millicent hero3e with her studies" This is what starts the huge lie Stanford starts with Emily. 2. "Wow Stanford you're on the A Team and you're smart?" This shows that Emily has no idea what the truth is with Stanford. 3. "English isn't as boring as it was when I started" This shows that Stanford is becoming a better student than he used to be. 4. "Good Luck, he says not even looking up" This shows that Stanford's dad isn't what he used to be and cares only for himself. 5. "Thanks Millie" This shows that Stanford is starting to appreciate all that Millicent is doing for him.
 * __Brian McKenna- Quotations__**

What does Stanford draw on his arm? He draws a large tattoo like shape on his arm.
 * __Matthew Lantry-Questions__**

What do Stanford and Yin Yin do at vacation village? They go to the the kitchen and cook.

How have Stanford’s feelings for Emily changed? He has developed a crush on her.

What book is Stanford reading for fun and what does he think about it? He is reading __The Outsiders__ and he is actually enjoying it very much.

How has Millcent's and Stanford’s relationship changed? They become more friendly and now it's not just like they have to see each other.

The group decided that the mood of the book __Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time__ is satire. If you read the book, you can see that it's a satire because it does have some very serious topics but it can be humorous at some times.
 * __Matthew Nussbaum- Group Leader/ Summarizer__**

This week, Brian read his quotes and we discussed them. Then Matt Lantry asked us his questions and we gave him some answers. Then, I posted the book's mood description as well as the paragraph you are reading now.


 * Week Four: January 21**

Topic: Themes/Images (section 4 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the themes and images that your book contains. What are some of the images that are used? What do they seem to represent? Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning? 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page

Digger found out that Stanford was in summer school and is now blackmailing Stanford to make Digger look good at basketball. Emily also found out that she was lied to and won't talk to Stanford or Millicent now. They both get angry at each other and she doesn't care that he's risen his grade from an F to a B. Stanford's life starts to fall apart and decides to run away with Yin-Yin. After she sends him back home, Stanford's parents confront him about running away and realize that they do fight and start to be nicer to each other and to Stanford.
 * __Brian McKenna- Summary/ Group Leader__**

We wrote down our jobs and Nussbaum read his questions. After we answered them, we read Lantry's quotes and discussed why they were important to the story. We discussed the theme and read my summary of the story.

The theme is to be who you are and that lies will catch up to you. The purple highlights represent the fact that Stanford is rebellious against his dad and will do just about anything for Emily. Stanford's barking to everyone represents the breaking down of his life and everything falling apart. They aren't required but he does use the images to help convey his point.


 * __Matthew Nussbaum- Questions__**


 * 1) Why do you think Stanford and Millicent Ming are becoming friend or acquaintances? They **were** becoming friends until Emily found out she was being lied to.
 * 2) Do you think Millicent Ming’s tutoring is the reason for Stanford getting good grades in Mr. Glick’s class? Why or why not? Yes because he wouldn't have read without her pushing him.
 * 3) Why is Stanford proud of his B minus? Yes since its better than an F.
 * 4) Why does Stanford want to get his haircut? Originally to please his dad but then to impress Emily.
 * 5) Why is Mimi offering to let Stanford pay as much as he can for his haircut without worrying? Because she thinks that he's a good kid and its for his love life.

1.) “ In exchange for not telling the road runners that you are a regular book worm, you have to let me beat you at basket ball whenever we play.” This shows that digger is willing to black mail Stanford so he can show hes better at basket ball. 2.) “It’s so hard pretending to be smart. Sometimes I even bore myself when I talk about book.” This shows that Stanford is finding it hard to lie to Emily and he is reluctant to tell her the truth. 3.) “ I told you we should have told Emily the truth earlier.” This shows that Millicent needs to always be right. 4.) “ Didn’t you hear what I said? We’re getting out oh here. C’mon, hurry before we get caught.” This shows that standford wants to run away from his parents and take his grandmother with him. 5.) “ Did you lecture him or talk to him.” This shows that stanford’s mom knows that his dad doesn’t really talk with Stanford.
 * __Matthew Lantry- Quotes__**


 * Week Five: January 28 (LAST MEETING)**

__**Brian McKenna- Questions**__ Why would Emily just forgive Stanford so easily? Shes a nice person and still wants to be friends with stanford. How has Yin-Yin’s attitude about the retirement home changed? she has learned to accept it and like it. Will Stanford and friends ever get back on the Roadrunners? No they won't Will Stanford keep up with his grades? Yes hes learned that school isn't as bad and he wants to be on the A team. What made Stanford’s dad decide to not take the job? He didn't want to make Stanford move to new york and lose all his friends and family and he to make new ones.

__**Matthew Lantry- Group Leader and Summarizer.**__

Assignment: On your group's wiki page, discuss your final reflections on this book. I would recommend this book to people who are in six grade and like basketball and a small romance story but not to my peers. No it hasn't been in other books like this. No it shouldn't be apart of school curriculum.

__**Matthew Nussbaum- Quotations**__


 * 1) “You look different” Yin-Yin says this to Stanford when she sees him with his haircut for the first time.
 * 2) “She said it’s not what she would have done, but she said its my hair and I’m entitled to my own style” Stanford says this when Yin-yin asks what his mom thinks of his new haircut. She doesn’t like it but she feels it was his choice.
 * 3) “I think Stanford looks independent” Stanford’s mom says this to stick up for him when his dad’s complaining about his new haircut.
 * 4) “You’re not worth it” Stanford says this as he’s about to punch Digger but doesn’t because if he did he’d get suspended from the basketball team.
 * 5) “I probably wouldn’t have passed English and made it on the court today” Stanford says this when he realizes how important Millicent Ming’s tutoring has been.