Meet The Watsons
Where was Wilona born and raised?
What is Birmingham, Alabama
Kenny shows this trait when he befriends Rufus even though others tease him.
What is kindness or empathy?
What did Byron get his lip stuck on and how?
His lips got stuck to the side mirror of the Brown Bomber because he was kissing his reflection.
Which figurative language is this: "It was one of those super-duper-cold saturdays" ?
It is an example of hyperbole.
This word means to want or need something very badly.
What is desperate?
This sibling often picks on Kenny but sometimes shows he cares.
Who is Byron?
What does Wilona do when she laughs and why does she do that?
What is she covers her mouth with her hand because she has a big gap between her teeth?
What happens to Byron because of him getting a conk?
What is Daniel had shaved his head?
Name that figurative language: "The cold grabbed me and wouldn't let go."
What is personification?
This word describes someone who feels extremely annoyed or frustrated.
What is exasperated?
This family member is the youngest and is often protected by Kenny.
Who is Joetta?
What are the reasons Kenny gets bullied at school?
What is his lazy eye and how smart he is?
Who is LJ? What did he do?
LJ is Kenny's old friend. He stole Kenny's dinosaurs.
Name that figurative language: "My eyes were glued to Byron's face."
What is a metaphor?
This word means to copy someone’s behavior because you admire them.
What is emulate?
This parent often uses humor and calmness to handle family problems.
Who is Dad (Daniel Watson)?
Momma threatening to send Byron away shows her belief in this value. (Hint: Think about our core values)
What is responsibility or accountability?
What is the real reason Byron throws up in Chapter 6?
He had got a feeling in his stomach after killing the bird.
Name that figurative language: "The cold was so bad it felt like it was trying to kill us."
What is personification?
This word describes a person who is angry, unfriendly, or ready to fight.
What is hostile?
This parent believes discipline is important and does not tolerate foolishness.
Who is Momma (Wilona Watson)?
What are Kenny's four nicknames?
OR
What is Kenny's favorite song?
1. Cockey Kenny
2. Professor
3. Egghead
4. Poindexter
OR
Yakety Yak
The family discusses sending Byron to this place to fix his behavior.
What is Birmingham, Alabama?
Name that figurative language: "Your face would freeze so fast it felt like it would crack into pieces."
What is imagery?
This word means knowing the difference between right and wrong and feeling guilt when you do something bad.
What is conscience?