Characters
This character struggles with being bullied by Marcus Bradford.
Who is Stevie Munson?
This plot element is the moment that sets the rest of the events of the story in motion.
What is inciting incident?
In this chapter two friends walk home from school having a discussion about their place in the world.
What is Water Booger Bears?
The Low-Cuts struggling with a way to make money to buy ice cream for Bit’s sick mom is an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. society?
“Plus I want to be a lawyer. . . . Because they’re smart and they know stuff like jockeys don’t say yee-haw. Cowboys do.”
Kenzi is probably smart and has big goals for his life.
This character has a fear of being rejected by a girl they like.
Who is Gregory Pitts?
This plot element is where the conflict is faced in the main, most dramatic event of the story.
What is climax?
In this chapter this group of kids live by one rule: only steal loose change.
What is The Low Cuts Strike Again?
Ty struggling with his confusing feelings about the kiss from Slim is an example of this type of conflict.
What is character vs. self?
“‘Better Chill Fredo . . . . Matter of fact, just for that . . .’ And then, up on his tippy-toes, he reached over and grabbed Fredo’s newspaper off the counter.”
Kenzi is loyal to Simeon and stands up for him.
This character struggles with the fear of large dogs.
Who is Satchmo Jenkins?
This plot element is when the events start to tells us what the conflict is.
What is rising action?
In this chapter, we learn that Pia’s sister, Santi, died from being pushed into the street by a boy.
What is Skitter Hitter?
A character struggling against an animal or a force of nature is this type of conflict.
What is character vs. nature?
“Knowing Simeon knew that he wished the smoke from the paper candle could drift, could carry a note through the air, across the city and state, over lands and highways he’d never been on, through barbed wire, stone, and iron ghosting its way through bars and into the ear of his brother.”
Kenzi really misses his brother, who is in jail, and wishes he could talk to him.
This character has the conflict of caring for her grandfather with dementia (memory problems).
Who is Cynthia Sower?
This plot element is when the conflict is resolved but not always in a positive way.
What is resolution?
In this chapter, we learn that Fatima uses a notebook to try and manage her anxiety about risky stuff in the world.
What is How to Look (Both) Both Ways?
A struggle between the protagonist and another character is this type of conflict.
What is character vs character?
“Kenzi Thompson is small for his age. Tied for the smallest kid in his class with another boy everybody called Bit.”
Kenzi is very small which is something people notice about him.
This character has the conflict of being in foster care.
Who is TJ Jumper?
This plot element provides background information, introduces setting, characters, and conflict.
What is exposition?
In this chapter, we learn that Slim kisses Ty but tells everyone Ty kissed him.
What is Call of Duty?
A character struggling against a government, cultural tradition, or a societal norm is this type of conflict.
What is character vs. society?
“Kenzi leaned in for a hug.’Hey Ms. Post.’ That hug happened every day between Kenzi and the crossing guard. A walking ritual. ‘Staying out of trouble?’ she asked.”
Kenzi has a good relationship with Ms. Post and people like to take care of him.