Vocabulary
A position usually taken in an argument.
What is a stance?
To declare of affirm solemnly and formally as true.
Assert
Name the three main characters.
Samson, Rameck, and George
Sampson's age in Chapter 1?
6 years old
He broke his foot.
Who is Sampson?
tending to completely overwhelm or frighten someone.
What is daunting?
To think or expect.
Figure
What is the setting of the story?
Newark, New Jersey
Modern Day
What Rameck called his grandmother.
What is Ma?
He fought Meatball.
Who is Rameck?
To become less intense or active.
What is subside?
An idea or action intended to deal with a problem or situation.
Approach
Sampson has a problem in Chapter 1.
What is a broken foot?
In the interview Sampson says his mother sounded angry. What was she really feeling?
She was afraid that Sampson was seriously injured.
He was in a gifted program after school.
Who is Rameck?
A standard or example to be imitated.
Model
The power or right to give orders, the power to be in charge.
Authority
Name two places that are part of the setting in Chapter 2.
What is school and Rameck's home?
Rameck was told he would need to go into special education. Name the program that he really needed.
A gifted program
She chased after the boys with a broom when they misbehaved.
Who is Moms? (Sampson's mom?)
Stern or unfriendly in manner or appearance.
Dour
To make or encourage someone or something to grow, develop, or become active.
Stimulate
The author that co-wrote We Beat the Street
Who is Sharon Draper?
_________ was Miss Johnson's first name.
What is Viola?
She gave George a spark of excitement about his future.
Who is Miss Johnson?