Based on what you’ve read so far, identify three character traits that would describe Zinkoff. Consider behavior and what he has said. Support each selection with text evidence.

Engaged and Adventurous:

Here is the surprise: Every day is like the first day to Zinkoff. Things keep happening that rekindle the excitement of the first day. Learning to read his first two-syllable word. Making a shoe-box scene about the Pilgrims. Counting to five in Spanish. Learning about water and ants and tooth decay. His first fire drill. Making new friends.

Sense of Humor:

Many things tickle Zinkoff, but nothing more than the sound of a funny word. Words tickle him like fingertips in the ribs. Every time his father comes up with a new one, Zinkoff has to put down his fork and laugh.

Sometimes lacks self-control:

It’s a good five minutes before Zinkoff calms down enough for the class to continue.