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AMIGO BROTHERS
CAN'T GUYS JUST LEARN TO FIGHT FOR A FRIENDSHIP
THE TREASURE OF LEMON BROWN
YOUR PARENTS ARE CRAZY
ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
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Felix and Anotonio
They are the Protagonists of the story
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What is the author saying is the problem with his article, "Can't Guys Just Learn to Fight for a Friendship"
That when the going goes tough, men do not fight to keep their friendships going.
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How is thunder and weather important in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?
The weather in "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" helps create a the setting and adds to the emotions of Greg.
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Who is YCTeen?
The interviewer
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What is the name of the main character?
Margot
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What do the Boys do so that they have a "fair" fight?
They promised to stay away from one another until the fight.
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What does the author say is the difference between Women and Men when it comes to arguments?
Women re-connect and fix their friendships when men are unable to repair their relationships and give up quickly.
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Why didn't Greg's dad let him play basketball?
Because Greg was not doing well in his Math class
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"Let it Be" =
Laissez-Faire
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Why did the students lock up Margot?
Because they did not believe her when she said that she knew what the sun looked like
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Are Felix and Antonio Dynamic or Static characters? Explain why
They are static because they remain the same throughout the story (details).
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What is a stereotype? Give an example
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
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What was the Treasure of Lemon Brown?
Harmonica and Newspaper Clippings
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For how many minutes should you try to listen to your parents in silence before talking? (Advice given by the Doctor)
2 minutes
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What is privilege?
a special right, immunity, or exemption granted to persons in authority or office to free them from certain obligations or liabilities
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Who is the author of "Amigo Brothers"?
Piri Thomas
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What does the acronym S.U.M mean?
Shorter than it is Use your own words Main ideas only
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Is Greg a Dynamic or Static character?
Dynamic (explanations will vary)
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What is an anecdote?
Personal experience, short scene or story
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What does it mean to make Inferences?
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
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Name one value of Antonio and Felix that has remained the same throughout the story, and explain.
Both characters value friendship. Even though they were up against one another in the boxing tournament, they did not compromise their friendship and remained close to one another even after the fight.
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What kind of article is "Can't Guys Just Learn to Fight for a Friendship"? (Genre)
Non-Fiction Opinion Article
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Who wrote "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?
Walter Dean Myers
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How many questions does YCTeen Ask?
Seven!
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What is the different between Equality and Equity (feel free to use an example to explain the differences)
The wall example, "Everyone gets the same amount, vs. Everyone gets how much they need to be at the same level"