Bronx Masquerade
Characters
Characters
Who is the main character of Bronx Masquerade?
Tyrone
What is the purpose of Bronx Masquerade?
To understand others better
I want to go outside, __________ it is raining
FANBOYS
But
We can’t leave __________ it stops raining.
(After, before, during, since, until, when, whenever, while)
Until
What holiday is today?
Halloween!!!
Who is making Diondra play basketball?
Her dad
How is the text structure different from A Monster Calls?
The chapters are shorter, followed by a poem
I like to eat apples, _________ I like to eat bananas.
FANBOYS
and
__________ I didn’t have my phone, I couldn’t call you.
(As, So, Because, Since)
As, Because, or Since
How do Americans celebrate Halloween?
What do they do?
Wear costumes, get candy, and decorate
What new event has happened to Lupe?
She broke up with her boyfriend
How does the text structure help the purpose of Bronx Masquerade?
It shows many different perspectives very quickly
Use ", so" in a sentence
-need 2 independent clauses
Example
My alarm didn't go off, so I was late for school
__________ you choose to wear, make sure it’s comfortable.
(Although, Even though, though, While, Whatever)
Whatever
Cats
How many
What color
Where are they from
Names
2
Orange and Black
China and the trash
Churchill and Jinx
Judianne said something terrible to Janelle in the bathroom. What did she say?
"I'm not fat like you"
How does the author's use of language help with the purpose of the book?
It makes the characters more realistic
Use ", or" in a sentence
-need 2 independent clauses
Example
I can go to class on time, or I can go to ISS
__________ you don’t water the plants, they will die.
(As long as, If, In order to, Unless, Until, Whatever)
If
What sports does Mr. Cole coach?
American football, and track
Why doesn't Devon tell his friends that he likes to read?
They will make fun of him
Name 1 theme from Bronx Masquerade
Examples:
-People can change over time
-Don't judge a book by its cover
-Everyone wears a mask
-Be yourself
-Follow your dreams
Use FANBOYS and a comma in a sentence
-Need 2 independent clauses.
Example
Mr. Cole is very smart, but he is also extremely crazy
Write a complex sentence
When _____________________,
____________________________
Example
When I don't wake up early, I will not get all of my work done in time.
Who is Mr. Cole's favorite music artist?
Michael Jackson