Teacher’s Guide

Shattering Glass Teacher’s Guide by Kristin Reilly

Shattering Glass questions:

CHAPTER 1-5

1. Where does most of the action take place in chapter one?
2. What are some of Rob’s personality traits that make him popular?
3. What does Lance do to embarrass Simon?
4. In chapter one the author states that “we each hated him (Simon) for a different reason, but we didn’t realize it until the day we killed him.” Predict why they hate him and how they kill him.
5. In the following excerpt, what does the word “scuffled” mean?
“Girls squirmed, teachers twitched, and everyone scuffled to be first in line to give Rob whatever he wanted.”
A. yelled B. punched
C. rushed D. screamed
6. What is Young Steward’s real name?
7.Explain why everyone calls him Young Steward.
8.On page 10, Young states, “ Even when I had a fleeting suspicion that Rob was wrong, he made so much sense that I had to follow his lead. We all followed. He made it easy.” Explain some reasons why the friends follow Rob.
9.What is Rob’s plan for Simon Glass?
10.Describe Coop’s Dad.
11. What is one fear Coop has for his future?
12.In the following excerpt what does the word “shepherded” mean?
“Bobster shepherded Coop through the intricacies of an Algebra assignment.”
A.cheated B.led
C. raced D.slept
13. What is the reason Rob says he wants to help Simon?
14. Explain the roles each have in Simon’s transformation. Include Bobster, Steward, and Coop.
15. In the quote from Blair Crews at the beginning of the chapter she mentions that Rob was the “alpha wolf” that replaced the former Lance. What does this mean?

CHAPTER 6-10

1. Steward admires Rob for what quality in the beginning of Chapter 6?
2. What does the following quote mean: “Bob was smart, but and engineer-in-training smart.”
3. What does the word “circumvented” mean in the following excerpt? Rob had circumvented the routine. He gave us a place and a plan.
A.invented B.blew up
C.went around D.cancelled
4. Explain the difference between Rob and Steward’s attitude and actions the day of the frog dissection.
5. Provide several details about Glass’ house.
6. What does Glass do for Coop in chapter? Who gave Glass the idea?
7. Explain the scene when Rob becomes abrasive to Coop. What brings this on?
8. What is the source of the conflict between Stewart and his Dad?
9. How does Stewart’s Dad treat him?
10. Compare Coop’s Dad to Stewart’s Dad.
11 .Read the quote by Ronna Perry at the beginning of chapter 8. Make a prediction about Stewart and Coop based on the quote.
12. What is the story that Stewart shares with Rob about?
13. What is the mistake Stewart is sharing with Rob?
14. How does Glass help Coop to improve in this chapter?
15. Simon gives Stewart and attitude. Stewart even calls Simon a “little prick.” Why does Stewart get angry with Glass?
16. Describe Glass’ parents.
17. How did Rob get everyone to play volleyball with Glass?
18 Lance tries to get back at Glass at school, how does Glass turn it around to embarrass Lance?
this chapter?
20. What is the “Bobster’s” suggestion for Glass to become popular?
21. What is the “Bobster’s” job assigned to him in the Glass makeover?
22. Explain this quote: “The thought ghosted through my mind that Glass was more than book smart. He was devious.” What event leads up to Stewart’s opinion?
CHAPTER 11-15

1. How does Simon “trick” Mrs. Connally?
2. Simon helps out Stewart in this chapter, why isn’t Stewart grateful?
3 Describe the “Brown Dog.”
4. What accident does Simon have during his driving lessons?
5. What is Rob’s new idea that “worked big?”
6. What happens at the school dance?
7. What is Coop's fear about the ACT test?
8. On page 112 Young states, " Humility is not your strong suit, I groused returning from the drainage ditch with my ball." What does "groused" mean?
A. sang B. complained
C. spat D. showing off
9. What was happening with Lance Ansley during these chapters?
10. How did Simon manage to get school cancelled?
CHAPTER 16-20
1. Alice Danvers acts in a strange way in Chapter 16. What seem to be the causes.
2. The last two sentences in Chapter 16 are an example of foreshadowing. Make a prediction about Young and Ronna's future.
3. In Chapter 17 Simon challenges Rob's "authority." How do you know Rob is angry?
4. What is Ronna's excuse for Simon's bad behavior?
5. How is the image of "the Bobster" shattered in Chapter 17?
6. What is Simon's Christmas present from his parents?
7. How does Rob describe seeing Simon behind the wheel?
8. What are the presents that Glass gives to Young and Coop?
9. On page 142 Young says,"Thick creamy parchment waiting for words, my words." What does parchment mean?
A. napkin B.ice cream
C.paper D.leaves
10. Explain the plan Glass has to find information about Rob and what the boys do find.
11. Young states that he would "never betray him" referring to Rob. Why do you think Young feels so strongly about protecting Rob?
12. What is Rob's plan to get Glass elected Class Favorite?
13. Why do you think Young agrees to it?
CHAPTER 21-25
1. On page 158 Young states that Debbie “prized prowess over reputation.” What does prowess mean in this sentence?
A. wealth B. skill
C. power D.killing
2. How does Ronna react to Young “giving her away?”
3. Did Rob “authorize” the cow stunt that Glass played at school? How do you know?
4. What is the new announcement Rob has in the equipment room?
5. What is the tone of this meeting?
6. What is Rob’s explanation about his father to Young?
7. In chapter 24 how does Glass react to Young’s answers about taking Ronna to the dance? Did you expect him to ask Young?
8. How do you know that Ronna misses Young?
9. Ronna tells Young that he isn’t a ‘good guy’ and he just “doesn’t say no” do you agree or disagree with this assessment?
CHAPTER 26-END
1. In chapter 26 Simon says to Young, “Sometimes when Rob tells me to jump, I do it, but only when I feel like playing frog. You’re a frog whether you want to be or not.” Why is this insulting to Young?
2. What is your prediction about what Simon said about finding out that “Simon Glass is a player?”
3. How does everyone get surprised at the end of Chapter 27?
4.What does Simon accuse Rob of that makes Rob lose his temper?
5. Who are the only two of the group that get elected?
6.Who are the ones who did the killing?