Expectations of whom they are and how they are to act change from situation to situation. Family expectations may demand one set of behaviors while peers' demand another. The actions take place quickly.
People act and react in ways that change lives forever.
Prior to reading the book we make a list of best friends that the students had in fourth grade. We discuss whether or not they are still best friends. After we read the book I lead the students through a menu of questions that flow from recollection of facts to application in their own lives. The students generally enjoy talking about the book and what they would do. They are often embarrassed about things they may have done wrong while with a group.