Lemon Brown
Greg is in danger of failing which subject in school?
Math
The grass sparkled with frost and the students wore thick scarves.
It's winter
The Wicked Witch of the West
Static
The person who called himself Lemon Brown peered forward, and Greg could see him clearly. He was an old man. His black, heavily wrinkled face was surrounded by a halo of crinkly white hair and whiskers that seemed to separate his head from the layers of dirty coats piled on his smallish frame.
Direct
What character trait below best describes Greg’s father in the story?
strict
When Greg first enters the abandoned building, Lemon Brown threatens him with a…
Razor blade
“You’re so funny,” she said without smiling.
She doesn’t actually think it’s funny.
True or False: A dynamic character must be the main character.
“Sarah stayed up late practicing her lines until she got them perfect.”
Indirect - action
What type of music did Lemon Brown play?
The blues
What did Lemon Brown ultimately consider his treasure to be?
His harmonica and newspaper clippings
Sarah crossed her arms and looked away while her friend apologized.
She’s still upset or not ready to forgive.
Define dynamic character. Which character in the story is a dynamic character?
A dynamic character is a character who changes throughout the story. In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” Greg is a dynamic character because he undergoes a significant change over the course of the story
Label the Indirect characterization: Actions, words, thoughts, choices, or feelings
Mara was excited about seeing the movie on Saturday night.
Feelings
As the bad men approach, what do Greg and Lemon Brown do?
Head upstairs and crouch in the dark
What happened to Lemon Brown’s son, Jesse?
He was killed in the war.
Eleanor cowered in the corner. She hated thunderstorms. Elanor is…
afraid
At the beginning of the story, Rosa discovers that another girl in her class, Tamara, has copied her homework and is blaming her for cheating. Several months later, as the story is ending, Tamara is once again in trouble for cheating off of another student. What Type of character is Tamara?
Static
Label the Indirect characterization: Actions, words, thoughts, choices, or feelings
Joseph reached out a hand toward the frightened puppy.
Actions
How did Lemon Brown react when the men threatened him with a pipe?
He fought back bravely.
The inciting incident (or the event that sets the story in motion) occurs when…
Greg’s father lectures him about his math grade.
Annie tapped her pencil on the desk and yawned loudly. Annie is…
Bored
At the beginning of the story Tina wants to quit her dance team because another girl made a mean comment about her dancing. At the end of the story, Tina is the confident captain of the dance team and goes out of her way to make everyone feel like they belong. What type of character is Tina?
Dynamic
Label the Indirect characterization: Actions, words, thoughts, choices, or feelings
I realized that I wasn’t going to do well on the history test because I hadn’t studied.
Thoughts
How do the neighborhood thugs define treasure?
Something valuable
According to his father, Greg’s report card will determine whether or not he is allowed to play what SPORT with what TEAM?
Basketball with the Scorpions
Alex could hardly control himself. The game was going to start soon, and he couldn’t wait to score a touchdown. Alex is…
Eager
Mr. Roberts is known as the neighborhood grump. However, after a group of kids band together to help him find his lost dog, he becomes one of the kindest, most generous people in town. What type of character is Mr. Roberts?
Dynamic
Label the Indirect characterization: Actions, words, thoughts, choices, or feelings
Instead of finishing her homework, Maria spent the evening updating her social media accounts
Choices
Why do the thugs come looking for Lemon Brown?
The thugs believe that Lemon Brown’s treasure is money.