Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from When You Reach Me

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Mysteries of Science Poster - Miranda is carrying this document on which she wrote about yawning when Sal is punched by Marcus.

Ceramic Bank - The sandwich shop owner warns the kids to stay away from item when he goes to work there.

Spare Key - Miranda and her mother hide this item in the fire hose down the hall from their apartment.

Special Snacks - Annemarie's father brings a box of these for her to eat when she visits friends.

Notes - Miranda receives these from an unknown author asking her to...
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