On Atlantic Avenue

What do you think is going to happen when Delphine finally gets inside?

Every Good-Bye

Pick one of the characters that we said good-bye to in this chapter.  Why do you think they left?  Also, have you said good-bye to someone in your life?

My Girls

What do you think about Papa's decision?  Has one of your parents ever made a decision you do not agree with?  Explain.

Never on a Sunday

What is your reaction to Delphine's realization Uncle Darnell?

Another Drumroll

Explain Delphine's feelings/reaction to Miss Marva Gaither by the end of this chapter.

Twelve

Describe one thing Delphine did on the day of her birthday.  What is one thing you did on your last birthday?

Jack and the Giant

Should Delphine take the money or should she leave the money in the mummy jar?  Explain your thinking.  What is something special you have saved your money for?

Through the Grapevine

There were a few metaphors within this chapter.  Pick a metaphor and explain it's meaning.

Sick Visit

Make a prediction.  What do you think is going to happen to Uncle Darnell?

Brooklyn Magic

What are the story elements of Brooklyn Magic?  (Setting, Characters, Plot)

Letter to Cecile

We read and had a great discussion about the chapter Your Mother, NZila.  In this chapter Cecile wrote to Delphine.  If you were Delphine, how would you respond to Cecile?

The Mummy Jar

What do you think about how Vonetta is saving the money?

Questions to Our Peers

Post a prediction question for your peers to answer.  Reply to the questions others have posted.

Doves

On page 83 the text says, "The hush over the house lay heavy, like snow sitting on our rooftop."  Explain what this sentence is describes.

At Madison Square Garden

Has Delphine's opinion of Miss Hendrix changed?  Support your answer with evidence from the text.

I Want You Back

How does Delphine feel about the Jackson Five?

School Shopping

What do you anticipate is going to be on the episode of Hollywood Palace?  Explain the reason behind your prediction.  

Meeting Miss Hendrix

How does the family react to Miss Marva Hendrix?  Support your answer with evidence in the text.  

P.S. Be Eleven

Why do you think Delphine decided to tell Cecile about Pa's lady friend?  

My Darling Daughters

How does Delphine react to Pa having a girlfriend?  Support your answer with evidence from the text.

March 17 - Title Question

Why is the phrase, "P.S. Be Eleven" used as the title?