Book: I Funny, School of Laughs
Author: James Patterson
ISBN: 978-0-545-91756-8
U$1.00-B-0.006065-BE-165
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Summary: The story is entertaining and it can inspire a special needs student. I like the way Mr. Patterson made the main character strong with confidence at the end of the story. There aren't many stories out there with a main character that is confined to a wheelchair.
Chapter 1: Dead Man Not Walking
1.
In paragraph one, what do you think the author means by “these might be my last moments here on Earth”?
2.
What is a comedian?
3.
Who is the meanest kid at school?
4.
What is the name of the school?
5.
By doing an Internet Search, which state do you think this school is located?
6.
Why would Jamie say in Chapter 1 that Stevie is hunting for him?
7.
What extracurricular activity does Stevie do with six graders?
8.
Why does Stevie do this?
9.
What does Stevie look like?
10.
What is an oversize flunky?
11.
What are Stevie’s friends’ names?
12.
Jamie and Stevie are __________.
13.
What bond do Stevie and Jamie share?
14.
What is the Smiley’s personality?
15.
What is Stevie’s personality?
Chapter 2: A Couple of Yo-Yos
1.
What do you think is Stevie’s Swirlie special?
2.
Who is Crazy Bob?
3.
What is the name of Uncle Frankie’s restaurant?
4.
Is Uncle Frankie skinny or fat? How do you know?
5.
Who is Mrs. P?
6.
What is the first rule about comedy?
Chapter 3: A Tall Order
1.
What was Jamie doing when the lady with curly red hair and bright blue eyes walked into the diner?
2.
What did Uncle Frankie do when the lady came walking in?
3.
General Custer died how long ago?
4.
What is the school’s librarian’s name?
5.
What do you think the librarian meant by Jamie being a regular joke encyclopedia?
6.
What do you think “deadpans” mean?
7.
What was Jamie using the library as today?
8.
What do you think Jamie meant when he said, “What do you mean? More kids with these bad boys?”
9.
Look at 8. Were there any clues on the next two sentences on what Jamie meant?
10.
What did Ms. Denning compare the library to?
11.
The library is home away from home to ____________.
12.
Why will the Principal close the library?
13.
The Principal said he’ll “turn it into something that kids will actually use.” What do you think that may be?
14.
Can you imagine a school without a library?
Chapter 4: Are We On The Same Page?
1.
What is Patagonian toothfish?
2.
Extra Credit: Who is fish wholesaler Lee Lantz?
3.
What type of classes did Jamie recommend to get students to go into the library?
4.
What idea did Ms. Denning and Frankie have for Jamie?
5.
What would they call the class?
6.
After the class is over, Ms. Denning suggested Jamie host a _________ ____________.
7.
What idea did Frankie suggest to raise money?
8.
Who beamed at each other?
9.
Does Jamie feel that his opinion doesn’t matter? How do you know?
Chapter 5: One Order of Doom, Please
1.
Who walked in the dinner and said, “I want to hear my burger moo”?
2.
Why is Jamie so complex about teaching the class?
3.
What has Uncle Frankie always given Jamie?
4.
What did Jamie say he is coming down with?
5.
Why does Uncle Frankie think Jamie is an “ace quipster, and a witty wisecracker”?
6.
How is Uncle Frankie trying to bribe Jamie?
7.
Uncle Frankie doesn’t see himself bribing Jamie. He feels he is just providing encouragement in the form of delicious food. True or False
8.
On which day does Jamie start teaching class?
Chapter 6: Manic Panic
1.
What was the name of Steve Martin’s book?
2.
What was the name of Tina Fey’s book?
3.
What was the name of Jerry Seinfeld’s book?
4.
Is Jerry Seinfeld the author of “Poo on You: The World’s Best Potty Jokes”?
5.
Why does Jamie have a new respect for teachers?
6.
What are the names of Jamie’s besties?
7.
Why does Jamie feel you need to sound super smart?
8.
At the end of his research, does Jamie feel he has an exciting or boring lecture?
9.
Also at the end, what kind of class does Jamie feel he is having, a comedy or a tragedy?
Chapter 7: Good Ideas By The Sea
1.
Who is Jamie meeting at the diner?
2.
Who asked, "How's the class prep going?
3.
Was Jamie truthful to his friend, when she asked how's it going?
4.
What do you think "gullible" means?
5.
Can you find the word "gullible" in the dictionary?
6.
Who rode into the diner with their skateboards?
7.
Who sings along to a Frank Sinatra song?
8.
Is there a connection between Frank Sinatra and Uncle Frankie?
9.
What is a jukebox?
10.
What type of diner is Uncle Frankie's restaurant?
11.
Who are the new library consultants?
12.
Who paid for the milkshakes?
13.
What was the brainfood?
14.
What do you think is a braindrizzle?
15.
Who suggested a cheer?
16.
Who suggested a rap?
17.
Does Jamie feel confident his first class will go well?
Chapter 8: I No Teacher
1.
What was Jamie daydreaming?
2.
Was Jamie's class full or empty?
3.
What is Jamie's last name?
4.
Why did Daisy say, "Hey, I did not sign up for a math course"?
5.
Were the students rude to Jamie o his first class?
6.
Why do you think things weren't going well?
Chapter 9: Seeing Stars (Not At Night)
1.
What 3 things would Jamie rather do then to teach class again?
2.
What did Jamie not have before comedy class?
3.
Who suggested that Jamie recycle his notes? (A)
4.
Who is A's twin brother/sister?
5.
Who said that Jamie's notes are valuable sleep aids?
6.
Who threw a pencil at Vincent's back?
7.
Who found the library while Jamie was teaching class?
8.
What is the oldest trick in the book?
9.
Who is Lloyd Christmas?
10.
Why do you think Jamie makes fun at Stevie so much?
11.
Do you think Stevie gets hurt when Jamie makes fun or puts him down in front of others?
12.
Why did Jamie say that Stevie found the movie "Dumb and Dumber" too intellectual? What is he implying?
13.
Why would Stevie say, "That joke's so lame, it's crippled. Like you."?
14.
Did Stevie knockout Jamie with his punch?
15.
Who tried to take over the class with jokes?
16.
What happened to the class after Jamie came to?
Chapter 10: Failing Better
1.
Who made Jamie color all day when he was a child?
2.
Who played Solitaire all day?
3.
What is the Marx Maximum?
4.
What has 5 ice cream flavors?
5.
What does the Marx Maximum come with?
6.
What is the souvenir?
7.
What is the main goal by Jamie doing this comedy class?
8.
What do you think Jamie is feeling on the drawing on page 42?
9.
Who is Lou Diamante?
Chapter 11: Honesty Is The Best Policy
1.
What is the purpose of Jamie's jokes?
2.
What is Jamie trying to understand?
3.
What did Jamie compare the students to?
4.
Who did Jamie compare to an icicle?
5.
"Seeing the world the same way is the heart of comedy." True or False
6.
What weird thing did Vincent say?
7.
What weird thing did Ned say?
8.
What weird thing did Brian write down?
9.
What weird thing did Nina say?
10.
Whose grandma pinches her cheeks?
11.
Was Jamie's 3rd class a success? How do you know by looking at the drawing on page 48?
Chapter 12: Makeover Magic
1.
What is packed tighter than a New York City subway car at rush hour?
2.
What is scheduled at the library on Monday?
3.
What is scheduled at the library on Tuesday?
4.
What is scheduled at the library on Wednesday?
5.
What is scheduled at the library on Thursday?
6.
What is scheduled at the library on Friday?
7.
Who used to write jokes for Ellen DeGeneres?
8.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
9.
Who teaches the Middle School Film Class?
10.
Who helps out in the Middle School Film Class that is a cameraman?
11.
What is taught in the film class?
12.
What will be taught on the next round of the class?
13.
Who dropped out of the comedy class?
14.
Who is incapable of getting jokes?
15.
Who stayed on the comedy class?
16.
Who is actually good in comedy? How is he good?
17.
Who donated yo-yo manuals?
18.
Who is proud of Jamie?
19.
How does Jamie feel about the work he has done?
Chapter 13: The Grand Finale
1.
Who attended the showcase?
2.
Who sat next to Uncle Frankie?
3.
Who was the first student to perform?
4.
Whose parents never buy them jewelry or a pony?
5.
Who performed second and third?
6.
Who performed fourth?
7.
Who did Zits compliment in his opening?
8.
Why did Zits compliment him?
9.
Who taught Zits about self-confidence?
10.
Do you think Goth girls found what Zits said about them funny?
11.
Do you think any Goth girls will call Zits?
Chapter 14: The Sweet Smell of Success
1.
Was the night of laughs a success?
2.
Did Jamie compliment his students? How do you know?
3.
Is Uncle Frankie happy? How do you know?
4.
Who blurred music from an ipod?
5.
Who has homework for Gilda's film class?
6.
Who is tough on her students?
7.
Where did the party take place?
8.
Do you think Ms. Denning and Uncle Frankie will get marry?
9.
Do you think they'll have another comedy night next year?
