ELA
How many sisters does Jesse have?
He has 4 sisters.
What does despised mean?
Strongly disliked.
Simile or metaphor? "As hot as popping grease."
Simile.
Where does the setting take place?
Lark Creek, Virginia (near Washington D.C) in 1970s.
Is Leslie Burke a girl or boy? How does Leslie Burke dress?
She is a girl and dresses like a boy.
What does grit mean?
Courage and determination.
Simile or metaphor? "Ellie is an angry bear."
Metaphor.
What are the rules of the race?
The boys are divided into four groups, each group runs, the winner of each run runs in the championship race at the end.
Who does Jesse like?
His music teacher Ms.Edmunds.
What does hypocritical mean?
Saying one thing but doing another.
Simile or metaphor? "as tough as his worn-out sneakers."
Simile (has two similes)
What is the point of view?
3rd person limited (mainly Jesse's thoughts)
What are the names of Jesse's older sisters?
Ellie and Brenda.
What does conspicuous mean?
Easy to notice.
Simile or metaphor? "Leslie Burke is as fast as a cheeta."
Simile.
Why does Jesse like Ms.Edmunds?
She supports his drawing hobby and a lot of the kids are mean to her.
What are the names of Jesse's younger sisters.
May Belle and Joyce Ann.
What does notion mean?
An idea or belief.
Simile or metaphor? "Cat caught your tong."
Metaphor.
Why do the boys not want Leslie Burke to race with them?
Leslie Burke is a girl and they think girls cant race and don't want any girls.