Vocabulary
Disgusted
Disliking something STRONGLY.
Which age is Myers in the story? (Hint: What school is he in?)
Elementary
In the story, why did Myers carry his books home in a brown paper bag?
He was embarrassed to be seen with books.
Which part of speech is a PERSON, PLACE, or THING?
Noun
An author writes a TRUE story about their own life, usually from memories.
Memoir
Uncomfortable
Feeling uneasy or awkward
Which THREE things does Myers think boys should NOT do?
Read, Write poems, and Dance
What changes about Myers after he dances with the girls in the gym?
He discovers he likes dancing, but wants to keep it a secret.
What kind of pronoun replaces the SUBJECT of a sentence?
Subjective Pronoun
Written in LINES and STANZAS
Poetry
Respected
Admired
What happens when the boys can't do the girls' stretching exercises in the gym?
The girls make them dance with them.
What is the most likely reason Walter plays basketball?
People in Walter's neighborhood respect athletes and push boys to play sports.
What kind of pronoun shows BELONGING?
Possessive Pronoun
Uses figurative language like imagery and sound words.
Poetry
Enjoyed
Took pleasure in
Why does Myers feel a connection to the children he sees on the trolley?
They are carrying books, and he also likes to read books.
In your own words, what is the THEME of Bad Boy?
When growing up, it can be scary or hard to express yourself.
Which type of pronoun replaces the OBJECT of a sentence?
Objective Pronoun
Another word for a memoir. (Hint: you wrote your own as an assignment)
Personal Narrative
Pleased
Feeling happiness or satisfaction
Why does Myers like books so much?
They give him an escape from real life.
What does Bad Boy teach us about growing up?
That your interests do not depend on which gender you are.
Sometimes, it can be hard to express yourself, especially when people bully others for liking certain things.
Name the pronouns in the sentence and their types.
I love my dog named Max.
1. I, Subjective
2. My, Possessive
What is the difference between FICTION and NONFICTION?
FICTION is a story that is NOT true.
NONFICTION is a story that is TRUE.