"Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" Chapters 4-7
Characterization
Argumentative Writing
Miscellaneous
100
Marcus gets suspended from school after defending his brother Charlie from this character's bullying and mean remarks.
Who is Stephen?
100
Character traits that can be directly observed in a person's appearance or actions.
What is direct characterization?
100
The position or opinion an author takes on a specific issue, often stated as a fact.
What is a claim?
100
Mr. Kelly says...
"Aye man", "Pen only", "Blow a gasket", "Grab a textbook", "Ms. Fuller is gonna show a movie" 🙄
200
To help reset his behavior after his suspension, Marcus's mother decides to take her sons on a trip to this island.
What is Puerto Rico?
200
This method of characterization reveals a character's personality through their speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks (STEAL).
What is indirect characterization?
200
Explanations provided by the author to convince the reader to believe their claim.
What are reasons?
200
Ms. Fuller's new job/role.
What is a literacy coach?
300
Marcus hopes his trip to Puerto Rico will give him the chance to find this person, who left his family ten years ago.
Who is his father?
300
A moment where a character's words or thoughts contradict their actual behavior reveals a character flaw or this internal state.
What is a character contradiction (or hypocrisy/internal conflict)?
300
From "It's Complicated: The Social Life of Networked Teens": Adults often mistake teens' preoccupation with staying connected to friends online for this unhealthy behavior.
What is internet or technology addiction?
300
How many years has Ms. Fuller taught at Kettering?
6/7
400
Mr. Jenkins recommends that Charlie attend an alternative school in what city?
What is Washington, D.C.?
400
Analyzing how other characters react to or feel around a character fall under this STEAL category.
What is Effect on Others?
400
The opposing viewpoint to an author's argument that must be acknowledged and addressed.
What is a counterclaim?
500
Why does Marcus want to visit his dad so badly?
He thinks he can help them out financially
He is curious about meeting him after so long
500
To make an inference about a character's traits, you combine textual clues from STEAL with this personal knowledge
What is your own knowledge or experience (background knowledge)?
500
From "Outsmart Your Smartphone": The brain chemical triggered by texting and social media that produces a pleasurable sensation users crave to repeat.
What is dopamine?
500
FREE SPACE: BONUS POINTS THANK THE QUEEN
