Reading check questions pages 11-52 - pdf

Monster – pages 11-52
Answer all questions in complete sentences. Use evidence from the text when necessary.
You may submit your answers on a separate sheet of paper or through the student drop
box.
1. How is the diary different from the screenplay? Compare how they look, how they tell the
story, and how they make you feel.
2. Reread pages 20–21. What do people think of Steve? How do you know?
3. What does Steve assume that makes him write the word “monster” over and over again in his
notebook?
4. Steve recalls how his friend was blamed for throwing a rock that Steve threw. Why do you
think the author included this?
5. Reread pages 46–47. Why does Steve stay quiet while his neighbors are making plans to steal
money?
6. Reread page 52. What does this flashback show about Steve?
7. Why do the prosecutors want Sal Zinzi and Wendell Bolden to testify?
Open ended response:
O’Brien tells Steve that he has to believe in himself if he is going to convince a jury of his
innocence. Do you agree that people have to believe in themselves in order for others to
believe in them?

Character’s Point of View The trial begins by the lawyers giving their opening statements.
Think about the main ideas of each statement. List the differences and similarities between the
opening statements in the Venn diagram below. Make sure you label your diagram.
Open ended response:
If you were Steve, how would you feel about the opening statements? Explain why.