Priscilla and the Wimps
True or False: Priscilla is friendly and Talkative
False: Priscilla is calm and keeps to herself.
True or False: The setting of both stories is in a school.
True:
Priscilla and the Wimps: High School Hallway
Just Once: High School Football Field
True or False: Moose is a quarterback.
False: Moose's position is left taclke
Cinch
something that is Easy
someone who insists that rules be followed strictly
purist
Why is the blizzard important?
Monk be stuck in the locker, unable to leave the school.
The order of something. Example: beginning, middle, and end.
Why does the Moose want to carry the football?
He wants to hear the fans cheer for him.
The Kobras’ jackets were noticeable, but Monk’s clothes were more subtle.
What does subtle mean?
not obvious or easily noticed
What are lacerations?
cuts
How would you describe Priscilla's appearance?
Very big as in tall.
Before this altercation, how did Priscilla interact with Klutter's Kobras?
She didn't. She never noticed or cared about them.
How did Bryan Jefferson Crawford get his nickname?
He is nicknamed, "Moose" because of his big size.
I often _____ about what life will be like after high school.
ponder
to talk to and deal with others
interact
What does the author mean by "Monk's Garden of Eden"?
School is the perfect place for Monk to find people to terrify.
How does Moose feel when he hears the crowd chanting "Give Moose the ball"?
He doesn't know whether to grin or to appear as upset by the chanting as the coach seems to be.
What is Coach Williams' response to Moose asking to carry the ball?
He tells the Moose to keep his position and to keep blocking.
The ______ passengers were stranded at the airport for three days.
hapless
something said or done to express praise
accolade
What is the resolution of the story?
Priscilla wedges Monk Klutter into a locker and bangs the door shut.
What are the 4 parts of a plot?
1. Basic Situation
2. Complications
3. Climax
4. Resolution
What is the theme of "Just Once"?
Some things do not end up being the way we previously imagined them to be.
A Complex Psychological Feeling
A Hang Up
What is this an example of?
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
A pun.