Holes, Chapters 6-10, Grades 8

In Chapters 6-10 of 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, we delve deeper into the daily life at Camp Green Lake and start to uncover some of the history behind the camp. As you read, think about how the characters are developing and what the flashbacks might signify in relation to the present story.

Explain the significance of the phrase 'If you take a bad boy and make him dig a hole every day in the hot sun, it will turn him into a good boy.' How does this reflect the philosophy of Camp Green Lake?

Describe the relationship between Stanley and X-Ray. How does Stanley's perception of X-Ray change during these chapters?

In these chapters, we learn about the story of Kissin' Kate Barlow. How does her story begin to intertwine with the present events at Camp Green Lake?

Analyze how the author uses the flashback technique to enrich the story. How does learning about the past affect your understanding of the camp's current situation?

Stanley discovers something unusual in the desert. How does this discovery begin to change his status among the other boys? Predict how this might affect the dynamics at Camp Green Lake.