Please give detailed support from the novel.

1. Steven's life has changed since Jeffery became ill. What do you think is the biggest change in Steven's life? Why? 

2. Who is Samantha and what is Steven's relationship with her?

3. How did Steven grow and mature during the novel?

Answer 2 of the 3 questions about the reading on pages 80-185.

1. Explain the relationships that Steven has with his parents, Jeffery, Renee and Annette.

2. Do you think Steven is handling Jeffery's illness like he should? Explain.

3. Why do you think the author writes with an abundance of capital letters and exclamation marks? Explain your feelings on this.

Welcome to the Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie blog. You will be blogging 3 times a week during this novel unit. Every week I will post 3 questions. You will respond to 2 of the 3 questions that I post. Your third entry for the week will be a response to another student's entry. Remember that when you are responding to another student's blog you are commenting positively and appropriately.

Blogging Rules:

1. Use appropriate language.

2. You may only blog about the book. Nothing personal!

3. You will not post any personal information (use first names only).

4. Use proper grammar and spelling.

5. Use evidence from the novel to support your answers.

You must respond to 2 of the 3 following questions or thoughts.

1.) How does Steven's life change when he finds out that Jeffery is sick?

2.) How do drums, girls, and dangerous pie relate to Steven's life?

3.) On page 79, Steven says that he has a "new activity: bargaining." What does this mean?