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CHAPTER 13: RACEDAY REVENGE
EALRS
Reading:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2
Writing:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Communication:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Pre-reading Questions:
1. What is the title of this chapter? What does it foreshadow about the story?
2. Who is Go By Wind?
3. Who is the main character of the story?
Post-reading Questions:
1. The first sentence of chapter 13 reads, “Ben spent the next few days hovering between guilt, resentment and doubt.”
Why would Ben feel these things? Have you ever felt these feelings?
2. Find five new words introduced to you in this chapter and look up its definition. Does knowing the definition provide
any additional understanding of the story?
3. Why do you think the ringing phone creates alarm in Ben?
Activities:
1. Skim The Seattle Times’ headlines and find an article that you think sounds interesting. Read the article and circle all
words that you do not know. Write the words on a piece of paper and look up their meaning. In your own words, write
the meaning of the word on your piece of paper. Then, re-read the article. How did knowing the meaning of the words
help you understand the article?
2. Ben seems to be having a difficult time with his new home. Why do you think Ben is having such a hard time? With one
of your classmates discuss a time that you felt similar to Ben. How did you deal with those feelings? Was the result a good
one or not? After you and your peer discuss your experiences that are similar to Ben’s create an action plan for Ben on how
he can deal with his feelings without getting into trouble or hurt. How can you use these same ideas in your own life?
CHAPTER 14: AND THEY’RE OFF!
EALRS
Reading:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2
Writing:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Communication:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Pre-reading Questions:
1. Who do you think the “they” are in the title of this chapter?
2. Why do you think the Brennans took Ben in?
3. How do you think the Brennans treat Ben?
4. In this chapter, Ben is “elated” that he and Rachel are sitting next to each other sharing a program.
What does “elated” mean?
Post-reading Questions:
1. There is a saying, “Don’t read a book by its cover.” To whom could that phrase be about? Why?
2. What did you learn about racing in the past few chapters?
3. What did you learn about the Brennans in this chapter?
4. In talking with Mr. Brennan, Ben begins to “see” the house and farm differently. Find the paragraph in this
chapter that highlights his epiphany about the Brennan’s financial status.
5. Who does Ben see at the race? Why do you think he is there?
6. Do you believe Gogo will win the race? Why or why not?
