Ch. 17: Death By Volcano

What did you find unique about Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things?

Ch. 16: A Horrific Thing

Family always comes to the rescue! What's something your brother, sister, mom, dad, or another member of your family done to save you in a sketchy situation?

Ch. 15: The Problem With Joining A Gang

List the different problems Alvin had in joining a gang.

Ch. 14: The Apes of Math

Alvin was put in a pickle during Math class. What would you have done if you were Alvin?

Ch. 13: Rule No. 2

Alvin's dad has taught Alvin two rules -No. 1: Being a gentleman means no hitting; No. 2: No cursing or insulting. What are some morals your parents have instilled in you? Do you think they're fair rules?

Ch. 12: Psychotherapy

Alvin surprises the psychotherapist by reciting Calvin's words while he played Alvin in a card game. Then, he can't stop making Shakespeare comments to her. What Shakespeare comment would you make to "the psycho", if you were Alvin? Mom? Teacher? Coach? Principal?

Ch. 11: The Whole Tooth

Compare and contrast a teacher (music teacher, coach, school teacher, etc.) to Alvin's piano teacher. Use a Venn diagram, drawn or computer template, to show the similarities and differences of these two people. I've attached the template for a Venn diagram to the "Alvin Ho" post on our class blog.

Ch. 10: Facing the Music

I thought it was very clever how Lenore Look, the author, described da-dad when he found Johnny Astro's condition. Can you think of other clever ways to describe Mr. Ho?

Ch. 9: A Real Nightmare

Alvin brought his dad's toy, Johnny Astro, to show for Show and Tell at school. What would be your most prized possession? Why?

Ch. 8: Johnny Astro

Alvin's dad gets into an "out of the galaxy" mood when Johnny Astro comes out to play. What's something that puts your parents in the same mood as Alvin's dad?

Ch. 7: The Best Way to Avoid School

How do you catch chicken pox, without catching the chicken? Any ideas?

Ch. 6: Minutemen vs. Redcoats

Ch. 6 discusses the history of Alvin's town, Concord, Massachusetts. What did you learn about Minutemen and Redcoats? Alvin also discusses his family's history. What did you learn about the Chinese culture?

Ch. 5:

You've now been introduced to Alvin Ho. What characteristics describe his personality? What are his interests? List at least 20 one or two-word adjectives about Alvin Ho on a sheet of notebook paper. Then, using the site below, create a Wordle about Alvin Ho. You will need to print it immediately, as these can not be saved.

www.wordle.net

HINT: To create text that's different sizes, type the adjectives several times. You will also need to use a "~" mark between two words to keep them beside each other. EXAMPLE: fun~loving = fun loving (on the wordle).

Ch. 4: Allergic to School

What's Alvin Ho's problem? What advice can you give him to get over his fears?

Ch. 3: Roast Duck in the Window

Lenore Look used an idiom in this chapter. Do you know what it is? Can you explain what it means? What's another idiom you've heard before?

Ch. 2: Getting - Gulp - Ready For School

Alvin's PDK kit contains some interesting survival tools. What would be in your PDK kit? Why?

Ch. 1: Once Upon A Time

Alvin Ho thinks he's a superhero. In fact, he is a specific superhero - Firecracker Man. Where did he come up with this idea? What are his powers?

After answering these questions, create your own superhero on a blank piece of paper. Make sure to have a name, along with details on what your superhero's powers are.

Ch 1: Once Upon A Time

What are your fears? Are they similar to Alvin Ho's? Why do you think they're similar?

Welcome to Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Welcome to our blog on Alvin Ho! This is another Texas Bluebonnet Award book. Enjoy reading and completing the activities on our blog! Remember, we will have a "blogging party" after school if all activities are completed by Dec. 17th.