Buck Traits
What is a character trait of Malo?
Creative, Supportive, Strong, Insightful (answers may vary)
In Chapter 4, what key piece of information does Coach Z tell Malo? How does Malo feel after hearing it?
Principal Roach hates him.
Malo felt hurt because while his relationship with Roach was not healthy, he didn't think hatred was warranted.
What does the T stand for?
Topic Sentence
Which figurative technique does the quote below employ:
"Brandon brought banana pancakes for the big breakfast."
Alliteration
How many minutes is lunch?
45 minutes
What is a character trait of Uzi?
Loyal, Rebellious, Rebellious (answers may vary)
What is one challenge Malo has encountered so far?
Law enforcement/ His brother leaving/ His Principal/ Internal struggle with his mom
What does the X stand for?
eXample
Which figurative technique does the quote below employ:
"After the rowdy student jumped off of the desk...CRASH! The desk hit the floor."
Onomatopoeia
What is the other grade Ms. Rowe teaches?
12th grade
What is a character trait of Malo's Mom?
Resilient, Compassionate,Patient (answers may vary)
What is Malo’s mom dealing with?
Mental health struggles
What two things do you always include when you use a quote?
The authors name and page number.
Which figurative technique does the quote below employ:
"After the lighting danced across the sky, thunder struck in the distance."
Personification
What are the counselors names?
Mr. Delturk
Ms. Vasquez
What is a character trait of Malo's Dad?
Traditional, Strict, Complex (answers may vary)
What significant event took place the same day Amina is sent to the Philadelphia Psychiatric Center?
Tupac died
How many sentences is a TEXAS paragraph?
5-7
Theme topic example
Love, Happiness, Finding yourself
How do you spell your math teachers name?
Savedra
What is a character trait of Malo's coach?
Supportive, Empathetic, Disciplined (answers may vary)
What is the name of Malo's school?
A Friends school.
What is an example of a topic sentence for this prompt.
In the first four chapters of Buck by MK Asante, use the STEAL method to identify a key character trait of Malo. Describe how his Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, and Looks reveal this trait. Provide specific examples from these chapters to support your analysis.
Malo’s _______ is a defining character trait that you can see throughout the first four chapters.
The story of two friends who, despite their differences, work together to achieve a common goal demonstrates the theme topic of....
Teamwork
What is the secretaries name?
Miss Liz/Ms. Vargas