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    1. The document provides chapter summaries and discussion questions for the novel "Life As We Knew It" by Susan Beth Pfeffer. It covers chapters 6-10, which take place over the summer months. 2. During this time period, Miranda deals with the aftermath of the asteroid impact, including food and fuel shortages, natural disasters, and interpersonal conflicts within her family and community. 3. By the end of the section, Miranda realizes her brother is struggling with the new circumstances, and the school district makes changes to the upcoming school year due to the ongoing crisis from the asteroid.

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    1. The document provides chapter summaries and discussion questions for the novel "Life As We Knew It" by Susan Beth Pfeffer. It covers chapters 6-10, which take place over the summer months. 2. During this time period, Miranda deals with the aftermath of the asteroid impact, including food and fuel shortages, natural disasters, and interpersonal conflicts within her family and community. 3. By the end of the section, Miranda realizes her brother is struggling with the new circumstances, and the school district makes changes to the upcoming school year due to the ongoing crisis from the asteroid.

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    1. The document provides chapter summaries and discussion questions for the novel "Life As We Knew It" by Susan Beth Pfeffer. It covers chapters 6-10, which take place over the summer months. 2. During this time period, Miranda deals with the aftermath of the asteroid impact, including food and fuel shortages, natural disasters, and interpersonal conflicts within her family and community. 3. By the end of the section, Miranda realizes her brother is struggling with the new circumstances, and the school district makes changes to the upcoming school year due to the ongoing crisis from the asteroid.

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    Lawki SG Chaps 6-10

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    1. The document provides chapter summaries and discussion questions for the novel "Life As We Knew It" by Susan Beth Pfeffer. It covers chapters 6-10, which take place over the summer months. 2. During this time period, Miranda deals with the aftermath of the asteroid impact, including food and fuel shortages, natural disasters, and interpersonal conflicts within her family and community. 3. By the end of the section, Miranda realizes her brother is struggling with the new circumstances, and the school district makes changes to the upcoming school year due to the ongoing crisis from the asteroid.

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    Name: _______________________________________________ Period: _________ Date:

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    Life As We Knew It Study Guide- Chapters 6-10 (Summer)
    I. Comprehension and Discussion Questions
    Chapter 6:
    1. What is the plan for the kids for the summer months?

    2. How does the June 11th entry in-directly characterize Mirandas father?

    3. What does Peter tell the family about mosquitos?

    4. What happens at Millers Pond?

    5. Why was Mirandas mother so angry with her for not letting her know where she
    was going?

    6. What is the catch that the owners of Jonnys baseball camp inform Mom of?

    7. What does Miranda dream about? Why does she keep having these dreams?

    8. What is symbolic about the angels serving the food in the dream?

    9. Why was June 22nd the best day in ages?

    10.

    How is June 24th significantly different than June 22nd?

    11.
    What do Miranda and Mrs. Nesbitt discover at the elementary school while in
    town?

    12.
    Why is Mirandas mother mad at her? What does her mom say is the only
    thing that matters?

    Discussion Questions:

    1.

    2.

    Name: _______________________________________________ Period: _________ Date:


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    Life As We Knew It Study Guide- Chapters 6-10 (Summer)
    Chapter 7:

    1. Why do you think Matt is harping Miranda to go see Sammi and Megan?

    2. Why does Megan admit that, at one point, she hated God?

    3. Describe Megan in Chapter 7.

    4. While Jonnys away at baseball camp, what does Mirandas mother suggest to her
    and Matt?

    5. What new natural disaster has begun occurring around the world? How is that
    going to affect the whole world?

    6. Make predictions for what the upcoming days/weeks might be like for Mirandas
    family.

    Discussion Questions:
    1.
    2.
    Name: _______________________________________________ Period: _________ Date:
    ________________
    Life As We Knew It Study Guide- Chapters 6-10 (Summer)
    Chapter 8:
    1. Why does Peter suggest that Miranda no longer swim at Millers Pond?

    2. What stupid mistake does Miranda make on July 14th? Why is this such a big deal?

    3. What do Miranda and her mother fight about on July 16th?

    4. Why does Sammi show up at Mirandas house? What does she tell her?

    5. Why did July 22nd become National Good News Day?

    6. What food is Mirandas favorite?

    7. What news does Mirandas mother give her about her father? Explain.

    8. What/who do Mirandas father and Lisa show up with?

    9. What/who does Miranda discover at the hospital? What does he tell her?

    10.

    What horrific question does Jonny ask at the feast? Why?

    11.

    Why was Mirandas father crying as he and Lisa drove away?

    Discussion Questions:
    1.

    2.

    Name: _______________________________________________ Period: _________ Date:


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    Life As We Knew It Study Guide- Chapters 6-10 (Summer)
    Chapter 9:
    1. Why does Matt snap on Miranda for being in his room?

    2. It kind of annoys me that Jonnys making these big grown-up gestures and Im
    not (Pfeffer 159). Explain what this quote says about Miranda.

    3. Yet again, Miranda and her mother fight. What is it about this time? How does it
    end? Do you think that either one of them is overreacting?

    4. Why does Megan tell Miranda not to come back?

    5. What sad truth does Miranda realize about her brother Jonny at the end of Chapter
    9?

    Discussion Questions:

    1.

    2.
    Name: _______________________________________________ Period: _________ Date:
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    Life As We Knew It Study Guide- Chapters 6-10 (Summer)
    Chapter 10:
    1. How has the school district decided to operate? What changes have they made?

    2. In these circumstances, would you try to go to school? Or would you stay home?
    Explain.

    3. Why was August 28th an all-bad day?

    4. Explain the incident that Miranda experiences on August 29th. Why doesnt she
    want to tell her mom or Matt?

    5. What unnerving news does the armed guard at the hospital tell Miranda?

    6. Why does she still decide to go to school?

    7. Make predictions about what might happen in the colder months and the future.

    Discussion Questions:

    1.

    2.

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