Notes for Story. After Reading the passage, answer questions, 1-9.

*Celine-The main character, the girl in a wheelchair who has cerebral palsy

*Makenna-Celine’s older cousin who is taking her to lunch because Celine helped her babysit

*Joy-The waitress at the Diner whose name does not match her attitude

Minor Characters: *Ruthie and Robby-two kids they were babysitting*Two men in business suits-received rude customer service from Joy

1. Determine the meaning of the word hoisted in the story.

2. What can you learn about Joy when she serves the two business men coffee?

3. How was Joy’s reaction to Celine different from the other customers?

4. How did Celine feel when Joy asked her to help by grabbing the coffee pot?

5. How are Celine and Makenna’s feeling about Joy different?

6. What evidence from the story helped you answer the question above?

7. At the end of the story, why does Celine want to stay?

8. Based on the text, what is one belief the author might have about people in wheelchairs?

9. Writing Prompt. 3-5 Sentences. What are some things we can learn from people in wheelchairs (like Celine in the story)?