Will Alfred beat Hubbard?

At the end of Chapter 19, Alfred is matched against the heavier, more experienced Hubbard. Donatelli, Alfred's trainer, does not even want to allow the fight to happen, but Alfred convinces him. Will Alfred win? What is he trying to prove?

Victory or not?

How do you think Alfred feels about his first fight?

Today in English

1. Read Chapter 12

2. Write your own comprehension questions (10)

3. Silent Reading

Major and Hollis

Who are the characters Major and Hollis? What do they want from Alfred?

1. Blog Posting

2. Quiz

3. Writing- Complete research, MEL-Con paragraphs on topic

Does Alfred have what it takes?

Based on Alfred's experiences in chapter 11 & 12 (using drugs, riding in a stolen car, cleaning out his gym locker at Donatelli's gym) do you think he has what it takes to be a Contender? Why or why not?

TODAY IN ENGLISH

1. Blog Posting

2. Complete Chapter 11& 12 questions

3. Silent Reading

Aunt Pearl

Aunt Pearl doesn't want Alfred to box because he thinks he'll get his brains beat in. Would your parent/ guardian be supportive of you pursuing boxing? Why or why not?

Today in English:

1. Blog Posting

2. Chapter 11 reading

3. SSR

getting better all the time

Alfred feels new confidence as his skills, once week, begin to develop. Reflect on a time in your life where you felt that change in confidence, as you moved from absolute beginner to developing some skill in an area or activity.

Today in English:

1. Blog posting
2. Chapter 1o reading
3. Chapter 10 questions
4. Writing- gathering facts

Will Alfred stick with boxing...

or give up? What evidence do you have to support your answer?

1. Blog Posting

2. Read Chapter 10

3. Ch 10 questions

4. Writing- gathering evidence

Snitches get stiches

What's this expression imply? Do you agree with the idea behind it?

Do you think...

Today in English

1. Blog Posting

2. Finish Chapter 7 turn-ins

3. Gather information from boxing topic (snapple caps)/ Write thesis

4. Read Chapter 8

Alfred has what it takes to make it as a "Contender"? Why or why not?