Instructions
Read the passage from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (pages 12-18) carefully. Answer the questions below in complete sentences.1. What is the main idea of the passage where Greg talks about his first day at middle school?
2. How does Greg feel about being in middle school? What clues from the text support your answer?
3. Describe Greg's relationship with Rowley. What does this reveal about Greg's character?
4. What is the "cheese touch" that Greg talks about? Why is it important to the story?
5. How does Greg try to become popular? Does he succeed? Why or why not?
6. What lesson does Greg learn from his experiences in middle school? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
7. How does the author use humor in this part of the story? Give an example.
8. Imagine you are Greg. Write a short diary entry about your first day of middle school. What would you include?