Vocabulary
an important assignment or a personal goal
mission
How old was Ron in this book?
9 years old
What state doe Ron live in?
South Carolina
"I know how you feel, baby. But you have to follow the rules."
Ron's mother, Mrs. McNair
Mrs. Scott walked back into her office and started writing.
Fact
budge
What did the grocer offer to Ron?
a doughnut
How was Ron feeling when he first got to the library, right before he went inside?
Nervous
"Let someone check out the books for you son. You know the rules"
a police officer
The grocer's doughnuts are delicious.
Opinion- you can't prove a word like "delicious." You may think they're delicious, I may not like them.
the field of flight, and aircrafts such as airplanes
aviation
What kind of books did Ron pick out to read at the library?
books about airplanes
Why did Mrs. Scott call the police?
Ron wouldn't get off the counter.
"I'd like to check out these books, please."
Ron
Mrs. Scott's shirt was ugly.
Opinion- you can't prove words like "ugly." You may think it was ugly, I think it was beautiful.
to look at someone for a long time
stare
Rather than check the books out himself, what did the library expect Ron to do if he wanted to take the books home?
have a white person check them out for him
What type of book is this? Which genre is this?
biography- a book written about a real person
"These are due back in two weeks."
library desk clerk
Two policement came into the library.
Fact
in a kind, socially acceptable way
What city does this take place in?
Lake City
After Ron was able to check the books out, how long before the books are due back at the library?
2 weeks
You know you can't check out books, Ron. You can read them here. That's the rule."
Mrs. Scott
Ron is the coolest kid ever.
Opinion. You can't prove words like "cool."