Characters
Main character - gets bullied
Darrell
Identify the common noun:
The cat sat on the chair near the window.
cat, chair, window
She’s as busy as a bee with all her schoolwork and activities.
Simile
"Tyray, you ain't nothing but a bully."
Darrell
Darrell has to pay Tyray every ______.
Friday
The main bully - takes money from Darrell
Tyray
Identify the proper noun:
Emma and John went to Central Park on Saturday.
Emma
John
Central Park
Saturday
The world is a stage, and we are merely players.
Metaphor
"You better save that food, fool. '
Cause you ain't buyin' lunch again."
Tyray
Where is Darrell moving from?
Philly
Has a crush on Darrell / meets him in the supermarket
Amberlynn
The scientist presented her research at the conference in the city hall.
The common nouns are scientist, research, conference, city, and hall.
The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
Personification
"Honey, if you keep eating like that, you are really gonna grow."
Ms. Mercer
What happened to Darrell at the dance?
Tyray threw him in the trash can
Harold's grandmother that helped Darrell pick up oranges from the street
Mrs. Davis
Identify the proper nouns:
Michael traveled to Paris in July to attend the Louvre Museum and meet Professor Smith.
The proper nouns are Michael, Paris, July, Louvre Museum, and Professor Smith.
The bacon sizzled and popped in the hot frying pan.
onomatopoeia
"I remember my first match. I was so scared I wanted to throw up. But as soon as I got started, I was fine."
Kevin
What motivates Darrell to eventually stand up to Tyray, and how does this decision affect his relationships with other characters in the novel?
Students should discuss what drives Darrell to confront Tyray, such as his desire to protect himself and assert his own identity. They should describe how this decision influences his relationships with characters like Mr. Mitchell, his friends, or his family, highlighting changes in these relationships as a result of his actions.
The lunchroom lady - Darrell helps her clean up the cafeteria
Ms. Bea
identify both common and proper nouns:
Last summer, Isabella visited the Grand Canyon with her friends and took a boat ride on the Colorado River during their vacation.
Sally sold sea shells by the seashore.
alliteration
“I know you’re dealing with a lot right now, Darrell, but you need to stand up for yourself.”
Mr. Mitchell
How does Tyray’s attitude towards Darrell change from the beginning to the end of the novel? Provide specific examples to show how his feelings and behavior towards Darrell evolve.
Students should explain how Tyray’s initial attitude of intimidation and bullying shifts over the course of the novel. Specific examples might include key moments when Tyray's behavior changes, such as his reaction to Darrell standing up for himself or his eventual feelings of regret or vulnerability.