Atticus read chapter 17 in 'The Giver,' a novel by Lois Lowry. He then answered three open-ended questions, one of which was a 2-part question that pertained to the content of the novel in his notebook. Atticus's answers reflected a good ability to analyze, interpret, integrate, and synthesize information. As he worked, Atticus played calming nature music in the background - but only after requesting permission to do so. He is an extremely diligent, conscientious, respectful, and deferential student.