Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
What is the setting? City, State
Harlem, New York
When asking a question, a ______ _______ should be put at the end.
What is Squeaky's first and last name?
Hazel Parker
What does F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is the part of speech of the words in caps?
The baby was SLEEPING QUIETLY in her crib.
Sleeping = verb
Quietly = adverb
What is the conflict between Squeaky and Gretchen?
They're both determined to be the fastest runner, which creates a competitive rivalry between them because Squeaky has a reputation to uphold.
What does the acronym M.I.N.T.S. stand for?
Months, the letter I, Names, Titles, and the Start of sentences
What is Squeaky's other brother's name?
George
Fix the error: I like burgers, and spaghetti too.
NO COMMA. ONLY 1 verb.
An ___________ describes a noun.
An adjective describes a noun.
What is the inciting event?
The inciting event is the arrival of Gretchen into Squeaky's neighborhood and the rumor that she intends to win the May Day race.
This announcement challenges Squeaky, and sets the stage for the competition between the two girls.
Fix the errors:
my, dog cori is a satos breed; which is puerto rican slang for, "street dog".
My dog Cori is a Satos breed; which is Puerto Rican slang for "street dog."
How does Squeaky feel about her own chances of winning the race?
Squeaky feels very confident about her own chances of winning the race because she believes she's the fastest runner in the neighborhood.
She is determined to maintain her reputation.
F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. are used to connect 2 ________ _______ to create a ___________ sentence.
Independent clauses to create a compound sentence.
The post man will deliver IT to YOUR house.
It & your = Pronouns
Why did Mr. Pearson gesture for Squeaky to let Gretchen win the race?
To teach Squeaky a lesson about sportsmanship, care, and consideration.
Fix the erros:
have u ever saw the movie "One Night in miami"? muhammad ali malcom x sam cooke and jim brown we're all together.
Have you ever seen the movie "One Night in Miami?" Muhammad Ali, Malcom X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown were all together.
What does Squeaky mean when she says, "I don't run. I win?"
Her statement means that she doesn't just run for the sake of running; her goal is to win.
Create a sentence using the coordinating conjunction "nor."
Teacher will check answer on whiteboard.
What are the 2 prepositional phrases in the following sentence?
My sister got married in the backyard to save money, but it rained all day, so she hid under the table.
1. in the backyard
2. under the table
What is the climax?
Squeaky sees Raymond running along the fence with her and realizes that she doesn't care if she wins because she could help her brother become a champion.
Why do we capitalize our names and the names of places?
Because they are proper nouns.
How does Squeaky's attitude toward her brother change by the end of the story?
Squeaky's attitude toward her brother changes from annoyance and a sense of responsibility to a deeper understanding and appreciation. She starts to realize that Raymond has his own unique talents and abilities.
Finish the sentence: He wanted to go to the concert, for ________________________.
Teacher will check student's answer on whiteboard.