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= On My Honor =

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Joel was on his honor that Tony and him were just going to the park. Tony wanted to climb the bluffs. Joel was scared of the bluffs. So he asked his dad, “Can I go to the park?” His father said, “On your honor to only go to the park.” The boys went safely on their bikes until they see the river. Tony changes his mind, instead of climbing the bluffs, he decided to go for a swim. Joel is a great swimmer, but Tony is not. Joel knows there is chemicals and the river is very deep. The boys start fighting. So Joel challenged Tony to a swim to the sandbar. Joel wins, but where is Tony. He looks everywhere. Where is Tony? What is Joel going to tell his parents? =Author **Bio**= Marion Dane Bauer is an amazing author because she's an award-winning author. She was born on November 30, 1938 in Oglesby, Illinois. Like most kids their age, the kids in Marion Dane Bauer's books have problems. Some of her books are: Christmas Lights Easter is Coming On My Honor

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= Theme = Tony wants Joel to go to the bluffs. Joel doesn't want to go to the bluffs. So he askes his dad. His dad says "On my Honor" and so does Joel. Joel lied and went to the Vermillion. = Character Description = Joel Bates is 12 years old. He is a great swimmer and a protagoist. Tony is also 12 years old. He is a bad swimmer and a bully. Tony is an antagonist. Bobby is the littlest Bates. Bobby is 4 years old. He is a son and brother. Mr. Bates is a father of Joel and Bobby. He is a great and understanding dad. Mrs. Zabrinsky is Tony's mother. She babysat Joel and still babysits Bobby. Mrs. Bates is Joel's mom. She spends a lot of time on stuff around the house. =**Setting**=

The book takes place in Springfield, Illinois. The setting in the book takes place at the vermillion and Joel's house.

= Problem & Solution =

The problem in __On my Honor__ is that Joel's best friend Tony Zabrinsky doesn't know how to swim and he drowned. The only reason he died was because they didn't go to where they were supposed to go. Joel doesn't know what to do.

Joel's solution to the problem is to not tell anyone about Tony. That doesn't work out so well, so he decides to tell the Zabrinskys and his parents.

=Vocabulary= media type="file" key="andrew trevor and leslie.mp3" width="240" height="20" PGS.2-90 antonym:cold synonym:hot antonym:laying synonym:hang antonym:unensure synonym:ensure antonym:still synonym:impetus antonym:right synonym:nutty antonym:aimless synonym:random antonym:unfull synonym:contemptious antonym:calm synonym:annoyance antonym:cold synonym:blaze antonym:lay synonym:stirr antonym:walk synonym:freeze antonym:jeopardy synonym:hazard antonym:bright synonym:dark antonym:neat synonym:shabby antonym:still synonym:swirling antonym:no vomit synonym:vomit antonym:leave alone synonym:shove antonym:normal feeling synonym:frozen antonym:nonfish tailed synonym:fish tailed antonym:stay synonym:dismiss antonym:not ragged synonym:ragged antonym:discomposed synonym:calm antonym:resist synonym:yield antonym:original synonym:copy antonym:freshened synonym:stink antonym:dishonor synonym:honor antonym:nonprim synonym:prim antonym:dry synonym:wet antonym:loose synonym:tight antonym:still synonym:shaking
 * p.2 Scorcher-**very hot day
 * p.4 Hovering-**to hang, fluttering in the air, or on the wing
 * p.7 Cinch-**certain to happen
 * p.12 Momentum-**property of a moving body
 * p.15 Enthusastically-**filled with or marked by enthusiasm
 * p.16 Haphazardly-**marked by a lack of plain, order, or direction
 * p.23 Scornfully-**full of scorn
 * p.23 Irritation-**the act of irritating
 * p.23 flared-**fire blaze
 * p.27 Proaded-**to move to action
 * p.31 Treaded-**to step or walk on gravel
 * p.31 Danger-**liability or exposure to harm
 * p.32 Murky-**gloomy
 * p.32 Raggedly-**tattered garments
 * p.33 Whirl Pool-**water in swirling motion
 * p.33 Vomit-**the contents of the stomach through the mouth
 * p.34 Thrust-**to push forcibly
 * p.38 Numb-**lacking or deficient in emotion of feeling
 * p.47 Fish Tailed-**such a maneuver
 * p.49 Expelled-**to drive or force out or away
 * p.60 Frazzled-**to exhaust physically or emotionally
 * p.60 Composed-**free from agitation
 * p.60 Submitting-**to give over or leave to the judgement of someone else
 * p.60 Imitating-**to follow as model, pattern, or example
 * p.61 Musky-**having an odor
 * p.65 Reverently-** very respectful
 * p.67 Prissy-**being prim and finisky
 * p.71 Clammy-**being damp and soft
 * p.83 Straining**-to clamp firmly
 * p.88 Quivering**-to move with a slight trembling motion

= Vocabulary Question = 1.treaded, 2.numb, 3.danger, 4.murky, 5.raggedly, 6.whirlpool, 7.vomit, 8.thrust, 9.fishtailed, 10.expelled, 11.cinch, 12.scorcher, 13.hovering, 14.haphazardly, 15.prodded, 16.straining,17.flared, 18.scornfully, 19.momentum, 20.enthusiastically A.lacking in emotion of feeling none. B.water falling down C.a very hot day D.certainly to happen E.to hang in the air F.filled with or marked by enthusaim G.property of a moving body H.to move to action I.made by a lack of pain J.full of scorn K.liability or exposure to harm L.fire blaze M.gloomy N.water in swift O.to punch forcibly P.such a maneuver Q.clothing intattled garments R.to drive or force out of the way S.act of instance or ejecting T.to step or walk over = =

= Multiple Choice Questions =

1. Who drowned in the river? A.Tony B.Joel C.Mrs. Zabrinsky D.Mr. Zabrinsky

2.Who told the Zabrinsky's and Joel's parents? A.police B.Joel C.Tony D.Mr. Zabrinsky

3.Where was Tony and Joel supposed to be? A.park B.bluffs C.river D.store

4.Who told them they could go to the,answer in #3? A.Joel's dad B.Mrs. Zabrinsky C.Joel's mom D.police

5.Who won the race in the river? A.Tony B.Joel C.strangers D.Mr. Zabrinsky

6.Where did Tony andJoel race too? A.sandbox B.end of the river C.sandbar D.the road

7.Who did Joel stop and ask for help? A.the strangers B.police C.Mrs. Zabrinsky D.Joel's dad

8.What did Tony and Joel ride on to the river? A.cars B.scooters C.bikes D.walk

9.What was Mrs. Zabrinsky's reaction to Tony dead? A.scared B.stressed C.excited D.calm

10.What does "On My Honor" mean? A.promise B.won't forget C.no D.yes = = = True False Questions = 1. Joel asked his dad to go to the bluffs? true?false? 2. Joel rode the gear bike?true?false? 3. Joel's bike was red? true?false? 4. Joel went to the bluffs?true?false? 5. The Vermillion was very clean and clear?true?false? 6. Joel fell in the Vermillion and died?true?false? 7. Bobby went with Joel to deliver papers?true?false? 8. Joel fell back from the bluffs?true?false? 9. Joel lied about Tony?true?false? 10. Joel's dad said "I'm sorry?"true?false? ==

= Review Questions = 1.What bike does Tony have? 2.What bike does Joel have? 3.Who is Bobby? 4.What is the name of the river they swam in? 5.Where is Tony at the end? ==