Authors
Who is the author of the story Champion of Quiet?
Tracy Stewart
“And I smile. Cause she’s good, no doubt about it . . . she obviously is serious about running . . . And she nods to congratulate me and then she smiles. (Pg 6)”
This quote is from which short story?
Raymond's Run
“There is no track meet I don’t win first place medal. I used to win the twenty yard dash when I was a little kid in kindergarten. Nowadays, it’s the fifty yard dash, and tomorrow I’m set to win the quarter meter relay all by myself, and come in first, second, and third.”
What is a character trait you can give to Squeaky from Raymond's Run? (Teacher decides if right)
(Teacher decides if right)
What is the theme of the The Treasure of Lemon Brown?
We shouldn't take people/family for granted
This animal has striped fur. But did you know, it also has striped skin!?
Which animal is this?
Tiger
Who is the author of Raymond's Run?
Toni Cade Bambara
“Losing a basketball game doesn't make you a loser.”
This quote is from which short story?
Champion of Quiet
"'Maggie you get first pick,' said Mr. Murphy. Jamie announced the Champion of Quiet. The whole class snickered. Was this a joke? More than once Jamie had tried to score on the wrong basket. Maggie smiled and repeated, 'Jamie.'”
What is a character trait you could give to Maggie? (Teacher decides if right)
(Teacher decides if right)
What is the theme of Rules of the Game?
Never give up/Treat your family with kindness
This bird can remember human faces-- even for their entire lives. They can leave them gifts, too.
Which bird is this?
Crows
Who is the author of The Treasure of Lemon Brown?
Walter Dean Myers
"By the end of the summer, Lau Po taught me all he knew and I had become a better chess player.”
This quote is from which short story?
Rules of the Game
“I wish I was anything but 11, because I want today to be far away already, far away like a runaway balloon.”
What is a character trait you could assign to Rachel? (Teacher decides if right!)
(Teacher decides if right!)
What is the theme of Champion of Quiet?
Embrace ourselves, accept ourselves, accept our strengthens and weaknesses
It takes this animal two to four weeks to digest their food.
Which animal is this?
Sloth
Who is the author of Eleven?
“I traveled around and one time I came home and there was this letter saying Jesse got killed in the war. Broke my heart truly.”
This quote is from which short story?
The Treasure of Lemon Brown
“I found out all the whys later. I read the rules and looked up all the big words in a dictionary. … I studied each trying to absorb the power each contained…”
What character trait could you give to Mei Mei? (Teacher decides if right!)
(Teacher decides if right!)
What is the theme of Eleven?
This popular drink was made at the University of Florida and was named after the mascot of the school, the Gators. The university receives 20 percent of the profits from this drink.
Which drink is this?
Gatorade
Who is the author of Rules of the Game?
Amy Tan
“Now!”
This quote is from which short story?
Eleven
“Greg pushed the button over the bell marked Ridley, thought of the lecture his father would give him and smiled.”
What is a character trait you could assign to Greg? (Teacher decides if right!)
What is the theme of Raymond's Run?
Believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything you put effort into
This famous celebrity has a 'glam clause' in her will. It states:
Which popular celebrity is this?
Kim Kardashian