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Holes
Trailblazers · 4th–6th
He didn’t want to die with the images of the Warden, Mr. Sir, and the lizards etched into his brain. Instead, he tried to see his mother’s face.
Read the passage aloud. What does the word “Instead” turn away from, and toward?
Narration Tell back what happens in this chapter, from Mr. Sir shooting the lizard to the counselors returning to the tents.
1. Mr. Sir tells Stanley he is innocent and adds, “Too bad you weren’t here.” Why might he say this now?Inference
2. While lizards crawl on him, Stanley tries to see his mother’s face and remembers the snowy hill. What does that memory do for him?Character
3. The Warden plans the story, Mr. Pendanski laughs about graves, and Mr. Sir shoots the lizard. Who seems most to blame for what Stanley faces?Moral reasoning
4. The chapter opens with, “Five hundred seconds later, his heart was still beating.” What does that opening line do for the reader?Author's choice
5. Zero slowly forms a fist and raises his thumb, with a lizard on his shoulder. What does the sign mean here?Theme
Make a Connection Tell about a memory that helped you feel safe when you were scared.
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the images of the Warden, Mr. Sir, and the lizards
etched into his brain
scurried frantically
He did not flinch.
laughed grimly
will most likely initiate an investigation
they would be severely punished
remaining rigid for so long
Standing still was more strenuous than walking.
1. The Warden tells her counselors what story to keep. Using two pieces of evidence, explain how she plans to hide what happened to the boys.
2. Stanley only half listens to the counselors. Using two pieces of evidence, explain what he understands about what is going on, and what he does not.
3. The Warden sends the counselors back to the tents. Using two pieces of evidence, explain how she plans to keep the campers quiet.