Characters
Who were the Low Cuts?
Francy, Bit, John John, and Trista
Parents were cancer survivors
Stole loose change
Satchmo was bit by the dog, Brutus.
What type of conflict was this?
Character vs. Nature
What chapter does this theme connect to?
In some cases, stealing is justified.
Chapter 2: The Low Cuts Strike Again
In Chapter 5 Ty brings Bryson Roses. Which character saw the roses missing from a bush on their walk home from school?
Fatima (Ch 4)
What happens to a school bus in every chapter?
It falls from the sky!
Describe Pia from "Skitter Hitter"
Female Skater, one of the main characters, older sister Santi died
Ty gets anxious and feels like there's a war inside his head. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs. Self
Identify a chapter that connects the the following theme statement:
Gossip and rumors can damage one’s reputation and self esteem.
Chapter 5
Which two chapters is Cynthia Sowers (Say-So) mentioned in?
What was happening to Marcus and his mother?
Describe Bit's character
leader of the low cuts, smallest at school (other than Kenzi)
Identify one type of conflict from Chapter 3: Skitter Hitter
Character vs. Character: Marcus vs. Pia (when Skitter got crushed)
Character vs. Society: Marcus and the boys vs. Stevie
Character vs. Self: Stevie deciding if he should tell on the bullies or not
Character vs. Nature: Skitter vs. gravity... (when it got crushed by the car after being yanked from Pia's hand)
Think about this theme statement: "It’s important to do anything for your family no matter the consequence." Identify two chapters with a strong focus on family:
Chapter 2, Chapter 3, and Chapter 8
What is the name of the teacher that yells at Kenzi and Simeon, and the Low Cuts?
Ms. Wockley
What disease does Jasmine have?
Sickle Cell Anemia
Cinder -- like cinder block and Cinderella
Identify a character vs. Society conflict from ch 5
Bryson getting jumped; Ty getting bullied; Rumors spread about Ty
Identify two chapters that connect to this theme:
A person’s identity is made up of stories that aren’t always shown on the surface.
In Chapter 7 we learn about Sadani's stolen car. Who's brother's stole the car?
Kenzi and Simeon's brothers got in trouble for the situation
What school do Marcus and Stevie go to?
Brookeshire Boys Academy
Describe Ms. Adam's from Chapter 7 (Satchmo's Master Plan)
Mean old lady, uses chewing tobacco
Identify a character vs. Self conflict from any chapter
Answers may vary
Develop a theme statement for Chapter 1: WBB
Answers may vary...
(Key topics: Boy and girl friendship/friendship/loyalty)
Who throws Satchmo a textbook at the lockers before his walk home?
What does Benni ask Fatima?
"How you gon' change the world?"