How a Boy Can Become a Grease Fire
Gregory Pitts's internal conflict
What is he wants to ask his crush for her number? (Sandra)
When he was seven a Rottweiler bit him.
What theme emerges from this chapter?
The power of friendship helps us feel supported, understood and valued
3:33 p.m.
What is the time that Cynthia is putting on her comedy show.
(Also, it's the time she gets to see her mom in-between work and night school)
Which best describes Simeon and Kenzi?
They are extremely loyal and best friends
Gregory Pitts's external conflict
What is he's stinky?
What detail was part of Satchmo's plan if Mr. Jerry’s dog started chasing him?
Mr. Jerry's truck, the pool, the car that won't start, throwing sausage patties, pray.
Which of the following is the best explanation behind the school bus falling from the sky?
It shows that the story is universal. A school bus could be dropped in any part of the country or community where kids are and you be able to see similarities or shared experiences of love, fear, excitement, doubt, and so on.
This was a major reason why Cinder no longer put on shows
What is Miss Fran died?
The author's purpose behind including Fredo's corner store.
All of these:
It contributes to the tone of the chapter.
It develops Simeon's and Kenzie's character.
It illustrates how close-knit the neighborhood really was.
Why do Gregory's friends help him with his conflicts?
They help him smell better.
A. School
B. A Veterinarian office
C. A bakery
What is B, a veterinarian office?
Why is Canton upset/on edge.
His mom got hit by a bus?
Giggles
What are cigarette butts?
A part of Simeon’s and Kenzi’s handshake is American Sign Language for “I can hear you even when the world can’t.” What do you think this means to the boys?
Finding connection even when there is pain.
What is the purpose of including several pages of Satchmo's inner thoughts?
To show how clever Satchmo can be.
To show his elaborate plan that contributed to his realization about dogs at the end to the story.
To show how fear gets in the way (sabotages) logical thinking.
Why Satchmo needs a master plan.
To make sure he does not get attacked my Mr. Jerry's dog?
The animal Mr. Munch gave Canton for an emotional support pet.
A broom dog?
The reason "giggles" are important
They remind both Cynthia and Cinder about MIss Fran.
"Light poles are like palm trees, bus stop benches like hammocks..."
What is how the boys imagine their neighborhood?
What theme can be discovered in this chapter?
True friends will be honest with you and stick by you.
Was Satchmo's plan necessary?
No, the dog was did not attack.
love-love not bite-bite. Mr. Jerry's new friend.
The goal of an emotional support pet.
I bet you got it
Why Cynthia's teacher finds her amusing and allows her do "comedy" at the end of class.
What is:
"It reminded her of old comedies on the black-and-white T.V shows her grandmother used to watch when she was a child."
What secret do we learn at the end of this chapter?
Kenzi's brother is in jail for a crime Simeon's brother committed.