To-SEEC
is the ending of a paragraph
What is a concluding statement?
word describes a significant change or alteration in form, appearance, or character
What is transformation?
Bud Caldwell is living in a temporary home with the Amoses. Who are the Amoses to Bud?
What is his foster parents?
makeshift shantytown for homeless people during the Great Depression
What is Hooverville?
What are the names of Ms. Heath two cats?
Twix and Charlie
the explanation of a citation that was from the book or article
What is elaboration?
experience or endure something, especially a change or process
What is undergo?
Bud is often accompanied by a specific item that provides him comfort. What is this item?
What is a suitcase?
During the Great Depression, many people lived in makeshift communities called Hoovervilles. Who was Hooverville named after?
Who is President Herbert Hoover?
Where did Ms. Heath attend college?
UC Davis
this model helps you remember the steps to write a clear and organized paragraph. What does each letter in
What is a To-SEEC paragraph model?
term means to increase the speed or intensity of something
What is revved?
Bud’s encounter with a specific character in Chapter 6. Who is this character?
Who is Lefty Lewis?
Hoovervilles were commonly found on the outskirts of cities, in vacant lots, or along this natural feature
What is riverbanks?
this green beverage is something that Ms. Heath loves to drink in the morning
What is matcha?
direct quote from the book or article?
What is a citation?
term refers to gently pushing or pushing slightly to prompt someone or something in a particular direction.
What is nudged?
Bud’s experiences lead him to reflect on his past. What is one key detail he remembers about his mother?
What is that she was loving but had to leave him behind due to difficult circumstances?
This famous program, started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to provide jobs and relief to people during the Great Depression.
What is the New Deal?
provides specific details or reasons that back up the main idea stated in the topic sentence
What is evidence?
describing something that causes strong feelings of disgust or hatred
loathsome
After escaping the Amos house, Bud decides to travel to a specific city to find his father. Which city is he heading towards?
What is Grand Rapids?
This term describes the period when the economy was doing very poorly and many people were struggling to find work and make a living
What is depression?
this popular candy bar features a crunchy toffee center coated in milk chocolate and was first introduced in 1928 by the two brothers
What is Heath?