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EllRay Jakes is Magic! Introduction
A Letter From the Author
Please Note: The readings for each chapter will be made available on the day they are scheduled to be covered.
Chapter 1: Keeping an Open Mind
Chapter 2: In Charge
Monday, March 13th (Launch Day)
Who teaches EllRay’s class? p. 1
Why does EllRay’s teacher call her students, “captive children”? p. 1
Tuesday, March 14th
What is Jared’s favorite word? p. 14
What do the students in the class agree to do over the weekend before Monday’s tryouts? p. 15
Chapter 3: My One and Only Sister
Chapter 4: “Your Amazing First Magic Set, with Top Hat, Wand, and DVD!”
Wednesday, March 15th
What letter of the alphabet does Alfie have trouble pronouncing? p. 19
How old is Alfie? p. 19
Thursday, March 16th
What animal does EllRay compare his town of Oak Glen to? p. 27
What “talent” did Dad admit to having when he was EllRay’s age? p. 28
Chapter 5: Doomed
Chapter 6: Ta-Da!
Friday, March 17th(Teacher Workday)
On Sunday why doesn’t the family go out for a hike or picnic? p. 36
What does Mother plan instead? p. 37
Weekend, March 17-19
What two tricks do EllRay and his dad come up with for the talent tryouts? p. 44
Chapter 7: Famous All Over the World
Chapter 8: Our Class’s Five Lame Acts
Monday, March 20th
What illusion does EllRay do for his sister and parents? p. 49
How do Mom and Dad respond to Alfie’s behavior? p. 52 - 53
Tuesday, March 21st
Where does Corey go almost daily in the afternoon? p. 59
Why did EllRay think that Kevin’s idea for an act in the tryouts wasn’t such a good one? p. 60
Chapter 9: The Tryouts
Chapter 10: To Make a Long Story Short
Spanish Version Coming Soon!!!!!!!
Wednesday, March 22nd
Who on the school staff is one of the judges? p. 65
EllRay usually forgets the name of the school principal. Why does he say that might be? p. 65
Thursday, March 23rd
Why didn’t Heather wave an American flag as planned? p. 73
How did the principal introduce EllRay? p. 74
Chapter 11: That Special Book
Chapter 12: Making Things Okay with Alfie
Weekend, March 24th-26th
What did Kevin say that showed support for EllRay and his act? p. 77
On Tuesday morning what surprise did EllRay get when he arrived at school? p. 75
Monday, March 27th
What is Alfie saving up money to buy? p. 85
What does EllRay say he’ll give Alfie after he shows her how the coin trick works? p. 85
Chapter 13: Telling Dad
Chapter 14: Man-to-Man
Tuesday, March 28th
How scared do you think EllRay is to perform in front of the school at the talent show?
What is Dad worried about when EllRay says he barely fits in at school? p. 95
Wednesday, March 29th
Why is Wednesday called Hump Day? p. 99
What four things make Wednesdays a challenge for EllRay? p. 99
Chapter 15: Some Very Good Advice
Chapter 16: Together
Thursday, March 30th
Who is Ms. Sanchez marrying? p. 107
What does Jared say about all the marriage advice of the class? p. 112
Weekend, March 31st-April 2nd
How did Dad correct EllRay when EllRay used the word “yeah”? p. 118
What had Dad purchased for EllRay? p. 118
Chapter 17: An Extra-Special Day
Chapter 18: Abracadabra, Ellray Jakes!
Monday, April 3rd
What did EllRay like most about practicing his tricks with his dad? p. 122
What is a magician’s helper on stage usually called? p. 123
Tuesday, April 4th
Describe the bag used in the first illusion? p. 131
What does EllRay pull out of the bag? p. 132
Chapter 19: Woo-Hoo!
Chapter 20: Count on It
Wednesday, April 5th
What foods are served at the wedding shower for Ms. Sanchez? p. 137
What is a boutonniere? p. 138 – 139
Thursday, April 6th
What enduring name does Ms. Sanchez call EllRay? p. 149
What magic word does the book end with? p. 149