Stargirl

Chapter 1-3 Predictions: Stargirl will never go on the Hot Seat. Leo and Stargirl will become friends. Hillari Kimble will never like Stargirl.

Leos porcupine tie.

The kimono Stargirl wore to school.

Stargirls rat.

Clarify: Stargirl likes to be different from everyone else. Leo does not want Stargirl to be on talk show, The Host. People are shocked by Stargirls unusual behavior. Questions: Why doesnt Leo want Stargirl to be on his school talk show? Is Stargirl acting the way she is on purpose? Does Stargirl notice people looking at her strangely? Connections: When I see there is a new person to my school, I am nice and welcoming to him/her.

A group of people once sung me happy birthday in the cafeteria, like Stargirl is singing to the people on their birthday. My cousin has a pet rat, like Stargirl does. Summary: Leo moved from his hometown to Mica, Arizona. Everyone at Mica Area High School talked about the new girl. Leo found her name was Stargirl and noticed she was different. She sang people happy birthday, played her ukulele, and took her pet rat to school. Leo was pressured by his friend, Kevin, to have Stargirl on their school show, but Leo does not want her to be on the show. Chapter 4-7 Predictions: Hillari Kimble will spread rumors about Stargirl. Stargirl will eventually quit the cheerleading squad. Stargirls behavior will encourage the other students to be themselves.

This is Senor Saguaro, Archies cactus.

The packed bleachers full of kids watching Stargirl cheer.

Stargirls cheerleading uniform.

Clarify: Stargirls cheerleading brought many fans to the football game. Hillari Kimble does not like Stargirl. Stargirl has a crush on Leo.

Questions: Why did Hillari Kimble not want Stargirl to sing her happy birthday? What made Stargirl decide to be a cheerleader? What did Archie mean when he said Stargirl was, Who we really are? Connections: I love people who do not care what other people think. These people remind me of Stargirl. Archie makes me think of my grandpa. My grandpa knows everything about anything. The cheerleading squad in the novel reminds me of the high school varsity team. Summary: Leo wrote about how Hillari Kimble stood up the cheerleaders to prove she was good enough for the squad. Leo introduced the character Wayne Parr, the gorgeous boy that did nothing but was admired by all. Stargirl cheered for the football game and attracted a crowd. Stargirl was invited to join the cheerleading squad and accepted the invitation. Stargirl was told by Hillari Kimble to not sing her happy birthday, so she sang it to Leo instead, because he was cute. Leo went to see Archie, a friendly old man, who told him about how Stargirl is really who we are. Archie told him about Stargirl and how she was completely real and amazing. Chapter 8-11 Predictions: Stargirl will enjoy her time on the Hot Seat. The Mica Basketball Team will make it far in their division. Hillari Kimble will be mean to Stargirl again.

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The bike Stargirl gave to Danny Pike.

Stargirl cheering at the football games.

The Mica students wanted to win the game by 100 points.

Clarify: The cheerleaders left Stargirl at the opponents school because she left the game early to talk with the bus driver. Stargirl has inspired the Mica students to be themselves. Stargirl went to Anna Grisdales grandfathers funeral even though she never met him. Questions: Why does Stargirl change the Pledge of Allegiance? Was Stargirl angry with Hillari for almost dropping her rat? Why does Hillari hate Stargirl? Connections: I have never seen a cheerleader cheer for the opposing team. I always saw the Pledge of Allegiance in the usual way, unlike Stargirl. I have been to a funeral before, but it was always of someone that I knew. Summary: Hillari Kimble threatened to drop Stargirls rat down the stairs, however, she eventually put the rat down. The students at Mica changed the way they acted, some imitated Stargirl whole others

changed their appearance. Stargirl was kicked out of a funeral and gave Danny Pike a bike. The Mica basketball team was winning games and the students became obsessed with winning. Stargirl cheered for both basketball teams, because of this, the school bus did not take her home. Chapter 12-14 Predictions: Leo and Stargirl will talk one on one. Leo will fall in love with Stargirl. Stargirl will never regain her popularity.

The tomato that was thrown at Stargirls face.

The valentine Stargirl made Leo.

The Hot Seat where Stargirl guested.

Clarify: Stargirl is no longer held in high regard by her peers. The Hot Seat segment was not aired because of the mean jury. Stargirl left Leo a valentine, confessing her love to him. Questions: Will Stargirl react to her bullies? Was Stargirl upset about her appearance on the Hot Seat? Will Hillari Kimble be mean to Stargirl again?

Connections: I have watched movies where the audience threw tomatoes at the best performers. I have been given a valentine before. The novels talk show reminds me of Dr. Phil. Summary: Stargirl was on the Hot Seat and pretended the seat was actually burning her. Later, the Hot Seat jury asked her mean questions and ganged up on her. The tape was deleted because the jury was so hateful. The school basketball team lost a game and Stargirl refused to cheer for the other team. A person threw a tomato at Stargirl and Leo, later, received a valentine from Stargirl. Chapter 15-17 Predictions: Stargirl will never play her ukulele Leo will gain the courage to talk to Stargirl. Leo will be in a relationship with Stargirl.

The desert where Leo and Stargirl walked.

Leo hiding behind a car in Stargirls driveway.

Leo and Stargirl walking off into the distance.

Clarify: Leo is starting to like Stargirl. Stargirl was kicked off the cheerleading team.

Leo and Stargirl have a deep connection. Questions: Will Leo feel self-conscious about his relationship with Stargirl? Will Leo date Stargirl? Will people date Leo differently if he dates Stargirl? Connections: I have walked in the desert before; the desert seemed to go on forever. I have screamed as loud as I could in a secluded place. Leo and Stargirls relationship reminds me of the movie A Walk to Remember. Summary: Stargirl was kicked off the cheerleading team because of her support for all teams. Leo hid outside Stargirls house and she came out to talk to him. They confessed their mutual feelings and were in love. The section ended with Leo and Stargirl sitting in the desert connecting over the deepness of the world. Chapter 18-23 Predictions: Leo will ask Stargirl to act like everyone else. Leo will end his relationship with Stargirl. Stargirl will win the state oratorical contest.

The green door Stargirl noticed.

Stargirl being isolated in school. An ant carrying a large beetle.

Clarify: Leos peers will not acknowledge his presence because of his relationship with Stargirl. People blame Stargirl for the basketball teams loss. It was Stargirl who gave Leo the necktie a long time ago. Questions: Does Leo want Stargirl to change? How does Stargirl feel about her shinning? Would people treat Stargirl differently if she changed? Connections: My grandma reads all the parts of a newspaper. I have seen ants carrying insects over three times their size. Summary: Leo noticed people were avoiding him and Stargirl. Kevin told Leo everyone hated Stargirl because she cheered for the other team. Next, Leo went to Archie to tell him that he wanted Stargirl to be normal. Leo helped Stargirl deliver cards and balloons to people and noticed how kind Stargirl was. Leo went to Stargirls house and found it extremely normal. Leo agreed with the students who were shunning Stargirl because he blamed Stargirl for the teams loss. At the end, Leo decided he wanted Stargirl to change. Chapter 24-26 Predictions: Leo will be embarrassed that Stargirl put a comforter on the school roadrunner declaring her love for him. Stargirl will become popular. There will be a huge crowd waiting for Stargirl after the oratorical contest.

Stargirls backscratcher.

Clarify: Stargirl changed the way she acts, dresses, and thinks. Leo liked Stargirl much more after she became normal. Stargirl thinks she will become popular after she wins the state oratorical contest. Questions: Does Stargirl like acting like everyone else? Why does Stargirl all of a sudden care what other people think of her? Why does Leo want Stargirl to change? Connections: My dad likes anchovies on his pizza (just like Stargirl). I have seen couples in high school become wrapped up in their relationship. Summary: Stargirl put a large comforter on the school roadrunner declaring her love for Leo. After he saw the sign, Leo avoided Stargirl. Leo confronted Stargirl about how no one liked her and how she didnt care what people thought of her. Leo told her she had to belong to a certain group and act like others in the group. After the conversation, Stargirl changed; she wanted to be called Susan, she dressed like everyone else, and acted like everyone else. Stargirl was upset that no

Stargirl crying while wondering why no one likes her.

Susan would only wear designer labels.

one liked her after she changed. Stargirl came up with a plan; she would win the state oratorical contest and be popular. Chapter 27-29 Predictions: Stargirl will give an amazing speech at the oratorical contest. Dori will be Stargirls friend after the oratorical contest. Stargirl will never be popular.

The extinct moa.

The yellow roses that were given to Stargirl on stage. What Stargirl saw when she went to Phoenix.

Clarify: Stargirl knew she was going to win the contest even before it started. Stargirls speech was beautiful and simple. Only a few people welcomed Stargirl back to the school after her win. Questions: How will Stargirl react to the small crowd awaiting for her/ How was Stargirls speech so great if it had so many different points? Why was the whole entire student body not welcoming Stargirl back? Connections: I have won a trophy and carried it around with me. After I win something, my friends always congratulate me.

Summary: Stargirl felt very confident and knew she was going to win the contest. She won the contest and her picture was put on the Arizona Republic. She was excited to go back to the school, but found only a crying Dori and two teachers waiting for her. Chapter 30-31 Predictions: Leo will join Stargirl and stop caring what people think of him. Stargirl will go to Leos house after the dance. Leo will go to the dance and apologize to Stargirl.

Hillari slapping Stargirl. All the teens going to the dance.

Stargirls beautiful yellow gown.

Clarify: Leo did not ask Stargirl to go the dance with him. Stargirl arrived at the dance by a bike that was ridden by Dori. Stargirl left from the dance and was never seen again. Questions: Why didnt Hillari just join Stargirls dance. Was Stargirl disappointed that Leo did not ask him to dance. Where did Stargirl go if she was never seen again.

Connections: Stargirls yellow dress reminds me of Belles dress from Beauty and the Beast. I have been to a dance before and saw people arrive in limousines. Stargirl being slapped reminds me of the movie Girl Fight. Summary: Stargirl changed back into her usual self; she passed out cookies and brought Cinnamon to school. Stargirl told Leo that she had given up on being popular. She created a new band that Dori joined; they played music in the school courtyard. Leo did not ask Stargirl to the school dance, but she went anyway. Stargirl dressed in a beautiful yellow gown and was brought to the dance by Dori riding a bike. After some time, Stargirl started dancing the bunny hop and everyone but Hillari and her boyfriend joined in. After hours of dancing, Hillari went up to Stargirl and slapped her. Stargirl left the dance and was never seen again. Chapter 32-More Than Stars Predictions: Leo will meet Stargirl again Archie will die before the book ends. Stargirl will do random acts of kindness until her death.

Stargirls house for sale.

The new middle school built in the enchanted place.

The change Leo leaves on the sidewalk.

Clarify: Stargirl moved to Minnesota after the dance. Mica High school has a club called the Sunflowers that was based on Stargirls nice behavior toward others. Stargirl is continuing to do nice acts for strangers around the country. Questions: Does Leo still love Stargirl? Why did Stargirl decide to move? What did Leo write on the paper? Connections: The middle school built on the enchanted place reminds me of Paw Paw Middle School. Stargirls acts of kindness remind me of the movie Seven Pounds. My grandmother also talks about her school reunions. Summary: Stargirl moved to Minnesota after the dance. Archie took Leo to Stargirls office to show him all the detailed notes Stargirl made about everyone. Years later, Archie had Leo take him to the desert to burry Barney. At the Mica High school class the people talk about Stargirl. The school has remembered Stargirl by starting a club in her honor, having a ukulele in the band, and cheering for the other team when they score their first point. Leo heard about kind acts across the country and wondered if Stargirl had been there. The novel ended with Leo receiving porcupine necktie from Stargirl.

Plot Line:

E B Leo received a porcupine necktie from a stranger Leo heard about the new girl, Stargirl, and her odd behavior Leo did not want Stargirl to be on his talk show Stargirl is an an outcast at the school Stargirl went to the football game and cheered for both teams Stargirl was invited to join the cheerleading squad and accepted Hillari Kimble did not want Stargirl to sing her Happy Birthday so she sang it to Leo The students imitated Stargirls behavior The school became obsessed with the basketball team winning every game The cheerleaders left Stargirl behind at the game because she cheered for both teams Stargirl was asked mean questions on the hot seat, the episode never aired Stargirl sent Leo a valentine Stargirl was kicked off the cheerleading squad Leo and Stargirl confess their mutual feelings for each other Leo noticed people were avoiding him and Stargirl Stargirl put a comforter on the school roadrunner declaring her love for Leo Leo told Stargirl that she needed to act like everyone else Stargirl changed her behavior, but still no one liked her Stargirl made a plan that if she won the state oratorical contest, she would be popular

The main character, Leo Borlock, was introduced. He moved from his home in Pennsylvania to Mica, Arizona. The story took place in the early 2000s.

Stargirl won the contest, but only Dori Dilson and two teachers were waiting for her at the school.

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Stargirl changed back to her usual self and gave up on becoming popular Leo did not invite Stargirl to the dance, but she went anyways Stargirl led the dance and everyone mimicked her Hillari was unhappy with Stargirl and slapped her Stargirl moved to Minnesota The school kept some of Stargirls nice behaviors

Leo wondered where Stargirl was. He heard stories about kind events happening throughout the country and thought of Stargirl. The book ended with him receiving a porcupine necktie from Stargirl.

Leo Borlock- Flat and Dynamic Leo, the narrator, was the main character. He liked fitting in and being a part of the crowd. He acted like his friends, and enjoyed belonging to a group. He was flat, throughout the novel he did not like being different from everyone else. We knew how Leo felt and thought during the novel, so he was a dynamic character. He loved Stargirl and regretted his decision of wanting her to change. Stargirl was always on his mind and he ended up being a set designer. Stargirl Caraway- Round and Dynamic Stargirl had blonde hair, freckles, and a closet full of interesting clothing. She had a pet rat, Cinnamon, and two parents that loved her. She enjoyed making people happy and did not care what people thought of her. She cheered for both football teams, and was asked to join the school cheerleading squad. Hillari Kimble, hated her, but Stargirl did not hate Hillari. Stargirl was a dynamic character because I knew her personality and her behaviors. Stargirl was round because, she changed her behavior after Leo asked her to be normal. Stargirl loved Leo so much that she changed for him. Near the end of the novel, she turned back into her usual self when she found out she would never be popular. Hillari Kimble- Flat and Static Hillari was the popular and mean girl. She hated Stargirl form the moment she saw her. She made up lies about Stargirl, threatened to drop Cinnamon, and slapped Stargirl at the dance. She was cruel throughout the book and little detail was known about her so she was flat and static.

Themes: One important theme is never change who you are. Stargirl changed her behavior for Leo, but nothing good came out of it. People actually disliked Stargirl more after she became Susan. Stargirl should have been true to herself. Another theme is fear of the unknown. When Stargirl first came to the school, the students would not talk to her because they were scared of what would happen. They were reluctant to talk and get to know Stargirl. If people would have been bolder, they would have realized that Stargirl was an awesome girl. A third theme is do not expect others to change. Leo wanted Stargirl to change who she was so she could become popular. Asking her to change was unfair of Leo; he had no right to ask such a thing. Stargirl changing eventually led to her breakup with Leo. Mood: The mood is a combination of happy, sad, and curious. I felt happy when Leo and Stargirl started their relationship and when Stargirl helped other people. I felt sad when Stargirl was kicked off the cheerleading squad and when only Dori Dilson congratulated Stargirl for winning the state oratorical contest. At the end I felt curious because I wanted to know if Leo and Stargirl would meet each other again. Tone: The tone is a mixture of joyful, disappointing, and sad. The tone was joyful when Stargirl danced in the rain and sang the other students Happy Birthday. The tone was disappointing when Leo wanted Stargirl to change who she was. The tone was sad when Stargirl was left behind at the opposing school because she cheered for both teams.

Symbols: The desert symbolizes freedom or escape. Stargirl and Leo are free to do whatever they want in the desert without judgment; they can escape from their peers and just be themselves. The ukulele symbolizes joy, whenever Stargirl as happy she would play her ukulele. Similarly, if she was sad, she would not have her ukulele. Motifs: One motif is people can be mean. Stargirl was shunned by her classmates and was considered an outsider. Her fellow students would not sit with her at lunch and clapped when a tomato hit her in the face. Another motif is not everyone appreciates kindness. Throughout the novel, some people did not want Stargirl to be nice to them. Hillari Kimble did not want Stargirl to sing her Happy Birthday and Stargirl was kicked out of the funeral. A final motif is be kind. Stargirl made it her mission to help others. She baked people cookies for holidays, she dropped change for strangers, she was a companion to lonely old people, and she cheered for everyone.