📚 Part 1: Comprehension & Critical Thinking

I can: Analyze character motivations and plot developments in Chapter 17

1. What major discovery does Turtle make about Sandy McSouthers in this chapter?

He is actually Sam Westing in disguise

He is working with the bomber

He knows who the real heir is

He has been lying about his identity

2. How does Angela's confession change the game for the other players?

3. Which characters show the most growth or change in this chapter? (Check all that apply)

Angela Wexler

Turtle Wexler

Judge Ford

Sydelle Pulaski

4. Extension for Advanced Learners: Analyze how the author uses dramatic irony in this chapter. What do readers know that some characters don't?

📝 Part 2: Vocabulary & Character Analysis

I can: Use context clues to understand vocabulary and analyze character relationships

5. Match each vocabulary word with its meaning from the chapter context:

a) Confession

b) Revelation

c) Alibi

d) Accomplice

___ A surprising discovery or truth

___ An admission of guilt

___ A partner in wrongdoing

___ Proof of being elsewhere during a crime

6. Complete the sentence: Angela's decision to confess shows that she is becoming more _____________ and less _____________.

7. Differentiated Support: Choose the best word to describe Turtle's feelings when she discovers the truth about Sandy:

Shocked

Angry

Confused

Proud

✍️ Part 3: Writing & Reflection

I can: Express my understanding of themes and make text-to-self connections

8. Writing Prompt: Angela finally tells the truth about the bombings. Write a paragraph explaining why you think she decided to confess at this point in the story. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

9. Personal Connection: Have you ever been in a situation where telling the truth was difficult but necessary? How does your experience help you understand Angela's choice?

Success Criteria:

✓ I can identify key events and character motivations in Chapter 17
✓ I can use vocabulary words correctly in context
✓ I can explain character development with text evidence
✓ I can make personal connections to the themes

Dyslexia-Friendly Option: Ask your teacher about audio support or partner reading for any questions above.

Westing Game Chapter 17

The Westing Game Chapter 17

📚 Part 1: Comprehension & Critical Thinking

📝 Part 2: Vocabulary & Character Analysis

✍️ Part 3: Writing & Reflection

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