Directions: In the story, Laurie takes on a new persona, Charles. Draw your interpretation of this Charles-Laurie character.

Make sure to draw these two sides of Laurie. At the bottom of this page, write two sentences describing your picture. Around the sides of your picture, write different words and phrases that describe Laurie and Charles.

Parent Group If you were Lauries parents, how would you react to the news that Laurie is actually Charles? Write in complete, thoughtful sentences. Support your answers with evidence from the story as well as from your own life. 1. How do you think Lauries mom feels after talking to his teacher?

2. What do you think his fathers reaction will be?

3. Do you think Laurie will be punished? What type of punishment fits his behavior?

4. If you were Lauries parents, would you be more embarrassed or more concerned? Why?

5. What do you think Lauries parents have learned from this experience?

6. Do you think they will trust their son in the future? Why or why not?

Psychologist Group 1 Answer the questions below in complete, thoughtful sentences. Use evidence from the story as well as from your own experiences to support your answers. 1. What do you think made Laurie change when he went to Kindergarten?

2. Why do you think Laurie misbehaved in school? Give examples of his behavior.

3. Do you think Lauries behavior is normal for a five year old? Why or why not?

4. Why do you think Laurie created the character Charles?

5. Why do you think Laurie was upset when Charles started behaving well?

6. Why do you think Charles started to behave better in the first place?

Psychologist Group 2 Answer the questions below in complete, thoughtful sentences. Use evidence from the story as well as from your own experiences to support your answers. 1. Do you think Lauries parents were nave (too trustworthy) believing Laurie? Why?

2. What are some signs/ clues that should have led Lauries parents to realize he was lying?

3. Do you think Kindergarten was traumatic for Laurie?

4. Do you think Laurie will turn out to be a good or bad student? Do you think his behavior will improve?

5. Do you think Lauries teacher should have called home?

6. How would you have dealt with Laurie if you were his teacher?

Story-Teller Group Describe different elements of the story below. Use complete, thoughtful sentences to answer the questions. Use evidence form the story to support your answers. 1. What is a setting? Describe the setting of Charles.

2. What is a theme? Brainstorm some potential themes for the story.

3. What is a narrator? Who was the narrator of the story?

4. List and describe each character in the story.

5. Write about the plot of the story.

6. Describe at least one conflict in Charles.

7. Bonus Question: If you could change any part of Charles, what would you change?

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