Grammer
Bud, Not Buddy
Vocabulary
ToSEEC Paragraph
Culture
100

This mark ends a sentence that makes a statement.

What is a period?

100

This is the main character of the story, a 10-year-old boy.

Who is "Bud Caldwell"?

100

This event in 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression when many people lost their money.

What is the Stock Market Crash?

100

This sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

What is topic statement?

100

This rapper, famous for his album Certified Lover Boy, is known for his catchy hooks and collaborations with various artists.

Who is Drake?

200

This part of speech describes a person, place, or thing

What is a noun?

200

Bud is living in this U.S. state during the Great Depression.

What is Michigan?

200

During the Great Depression, these makeshift towns were named after the president at the time.

What are hoovervilles?

200

In the ToSEEC structure, this part gives facts, quotes, or examples to support the explanation.

What is evidence?

200

This rapper, known for her hit songs "Munch (Feelin’ U)" and "In Ha Mood," gained popularity for her catchy lyrics and unique style, quickly becoming a voice for Gen Z in hip-hop

Who is Ice Spice?

300

The first word of a sentence always starts with this.

What is "capital letter"?

300

Bud believes that this man, who is in a band, is his father.

Who is Herman E. Calloway?

300

A word that describes a long-lasting effort, like Bud’s determination to find his family.

What is sustained?

300

In the ToSEEC structure, this part shows why the evidence matters and connects it back to the topic statement.

What is a concluding statement?

300

This platform, popular among Gen Z for short videos and viral challenges, has revolutionized how music and trends spread online.

What is TikTok?

400

In this sentence, "She (run, runs) fast," choose the correct form of the verb.

What is "runs"?

400

Bud carries a suitcase everywhere he goes. Name two things that Bud keeps in his suitcase.

What is the flyer of Herman E. Calloway, the rocks, or his mother’s picture?

400

In stories, when a character experiences a major change in personality or beliefs, it is called this.

What is transformation?

400

This is the purpose of the concluding statement in a ToSEEC paragraph.

What is to explain why the evidence is important or to link it back to the main idea?

400

This trendy footwear brand, known for its chunky soles and bright colors, has become a favorite among young people.

What are Crocs?

500

In this sentence, "I want to go swimming, but it is too cold," identify the conjunction.

What is "but"?

500

Bud stays in a shantytown in Hooverville for one night. What was a Hooverville?

What is a temporary camp where homeless people lived during the Great Depression?

500

People living in Hoovervilles were affected by this event, which caused many to lose jobs, homes, and savings.

What is the stock market crash?

500

In a well-written ToSEEC paragraph, this part must always come after the evidence to explain its significance.

What is an elaboration?

500

This actress and singer, known for her role as Ariel in Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid, and the partner of rapper DDG.

Who is Hailey Bailey?

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