1. Good afternoon! As you come in… o Turn in any student info forms, letters, or 6 word memoirs in this period’s bin in the back. o PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR SCHEDULE IS WRITTEN ON THIS FORM. o Pick up a copy of “Unlucky” from the Materials bin in the back. o Grab your: o Interactive Notebook from the shelf. o Interactive Notebook from your bookbag. o The sheet of paper on which you were writing your discussion questions in lieu of your notebook. o Take your seat and begin discussing the Post-Reading question with a neighbor.

2. Please have only these items on your desk: o A sheet of paper o The story “Unlucky” o A pencil o Please title your paper as such: o Your Name o This Class Period o Today’s Date: 8/29/14

3. “Unlucky” Quiz 1. The author organized the selection by – ◦A. Telling the story from the past and from the future. ◦B. Alternating between Steven’s and Britt’s point of view. ◦C. Showing how Britt felt while Steven was planning the attack. ◦D. Alternating between Steven’s commentary and flashbacks.

4. “Unlucky” Quiz 2. You can tell the word “stalled” in paragraph 8 means ◦A. To stop making progress ◦B. To deliberately delay ◦C. To stop working ◦D. To make sure

5. “Unlucky” Quiz 3. At the end of paragraph 10, the author uses ◦A. hyperbole ◦B. A metaphor ◦C. Imagery ◦D. Foreshadowing

6. “Unlucky” Quiz 4. Which statement from the story best reveals that Steven takes responsibility for what happened to Britt? ◦A. “… I told him the truth.” ◦B. “He thanked me for my honesty…” ◦C. “I wanted everyone to know…” ◦D. “I’ve done that before.”

7. “Unlucky” Quiz 5. Why does Steven dislike Valentine’s Day? ◦A. It reminds him of a broken relationship. ◦B. It makes him think about the people who mistreat him. ◦C. It reminds him of things he does not think he will experience. ◦D. It makes him think of people he would like to get to know but cannot.

8. “Unlucky” Quiz 6. In paragraph 4, what does the author mean by “Really, anyone was fair game?” ◦A. Everyone teased Steven. ◦B. Anyone could be teased. ◦C. Most of the people thought that picking on people was a game. ◦D. Many people thought it was fair to tease people.

9. “Unlucky” Quiz 7. Paragraph 14 indicates that Steven has ◦A. accepted his condition. ◦B. hard feelings against popular kids. ◦C. doubts about his mother’s sincerity. ◦D. been waiting to strike back at Britt for a long time.

10. “Unlucky” Quiz 8. The author probably wrote this story to ◦A. warn readers about taking matters into their own hands. ◦B. Make people think about how they treat those who have unusual appearances. ◦C. inspire people to help those who are struggling in society. ◦D. show people how difficult but important it is to stand up to peer pressure.