Water Booger Bears
An activity TJ used to do that is pretty gross
Pick his nose
Which Low Cut was usually the one who spoke for the crew because they were nice? (pg 29)
John John
What is the overarching theme of Skitter Hitter, expressed through the phrase "maybe if"?
regret
Which character is a nationally ranked video games, and what is his gamer name?
Ty and TyRED
IDENTITY
MJ and Jasmine are questioning and working to establish their own identity.
abstract noun
What were TJ and Jasmine's friendship flags that they left in one another's lockers?
Empty chip bags
What was Ms. Ceecee's selling to the Low Cuts?
"Penny candy" ex. Mary Janes, Life Savers, etc.
What happened to Pia's skateboard?
It got run over when Marcus and the boys were confronting her.
What did Ty bring Bryson at the end?
A fistful of roses
COD is a violent video game.
adjective
Why did TJ carry Jasmine's belongings?
He is worried about her bc she has Sickle Cell
Which character was the shortest (but toughest) kid at Latimer Middle?
Bit (Britton Burns)
What happened to Stevie's school uniform?
Marcus drew all over the shirt with marker and pulled the tie so tight Stevie had to cut it off.
Slim has two key roles in the story. Name them.
-the boy who kissed Ty at the water fountain
-one of the members of the squad that beat up Bryson
UMBRELLA
Benni reenvisions and umbrella as a guitar.
concrete noun
Why does Jasmine say she's like a water bear?
they are resilient, strong, and tough
For what did the Low Cuts use the money they made at the pool hall?
ice cream for Bit's sick mama
Who is Santi and what happened to Santi?
Pia's sister who was hit by a car after a boy pushed her into the street
Which Call of Duty were Ty and Bryson playing?
Call of Duty: World War II
SKATEBOARDING
Pia was skateboarding down the street when the group of boys blocked her way.
verb
1) When Ms. Macy asks what did TJ and Jasmine learn today, what did they say?
2) Name one lesson the two learned.
1) Nothing.
2) about friendship; about water bears; about divorce; about resilience; about how everyone is like boogers
How much money did the Low Cuts have to spend with Ms. Ceecee?
$0.90
What is happening with Marcus's mom, and how do we know?
She is being abused by her husband, and Pia's mom addressed it with her at the salon.
What does the phrase "The ones who scar you are you" mean?
People hurt others because they are hurting inside. and/or When you give into bullies, their messages become internalized.
provide the adjective forms of the following abstract nouns:
ANXIETY
DIFFERENCE
anxious
different