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Herrera, Diana Per.4/5 March 3, 2009 Becky Essay The story ‘’Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake Boys’’ was written by James Berry. This story was about a young girl named Becky that eagerly wanted a bicycle, but her mother doesn’t let her because she’s a girl. Becky is a credible character because of how she acts, how she feels, and what she says. First of all, Becky is credible because she begged her mom and grandma that she eagerly wanted a bicycle. ‘’ Over and over I told my mom I wanted a bike ’’. She really wants a bike more than anything, so she pleads to her mom. This proves that Becky is a realistic character because a lot of kids bug their parents for what they want. Secondly, Becky is a believable character because she fought with her friend and got angry with her. Becky thinks to herself,’’ For the first time Shirnette and me had a real fight because of what I hated most. ‘’She was mad at her best friend because Shirnette let a cockroach fly down Becky’s blouse. She credible because friends frequently fight with each other. The third reason why Becky is credible is because she asks the boys to teach her how to ride a bike, though they refuse. As Becky asks the Wheels-and-Brake Boys, ‘’Can somebody teach me to ride?’’ Becky doesn’t have a bike because in her neighborhood girls aren’t encourage to ride them. Since she always watches the boys ride all the time, she wants to be part of the group, so she asks for the boys help on her new skill. Becky stands up for what she wants just like any other kid. In conclusion, Becky’s actions, emotions, and words prove that she is a credible character. You might even know someone that is just like Becky. They might even be in your neighborhood.

dMonday, October 6, 2008 1. What are you good at? I'm good at taking care of my little brothers when my mom & dad are busy. 2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? I feel really special about it because I'm the oldest sister to help my parents feel better with my big help. 3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at? I wouldn't feel bad if my friends said that to me but,it would hurt me if my parents said that to me because I'm used to them saying yes.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 CLASSWORK Chapter 1 1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!). Another problem was Tao being afraid to draw on the wall because in his culture it was a taboo. The last problem was Tao not having any food to eat. 2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. The only way Tao can fix his first problem is by making drawing not a taboo. And the last problem will be solved by fixing his leg.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Chapter 2 What two important events happen in this chapter? 1. One event that happen in this chapter was that Tao found wolf. 2. The second event that happen in this chapter was that Tao hears a weird noise that creeps him out.

CLASSWORK Friday, October 10, 2008 Chapter 3 1. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together? Tao and Ram learned how to hunt together.

2. What decision does Tao tell Volt? He tells Volt that he wants to hunt alone and he wants Volt to help him.

3. Look at TProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel. I would feel very sad because at the same time I would want to and at the same time I wouldn't.

CLASSWORK Monday, October 13, 2008 ProxyProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 roxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 nnection: keep-alive CacheProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 ontrol: max-age=0%Proxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 oxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 oxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 apter 4 Proxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. Start with an interest grabber. Then write your topic sentence. Give three details or examples to support your thesis. Use a quotation from the chapter. 1. Who was Tao's mother and how was she. His mother was just like him and they had a lot in common. For example,his mother would do anything for him no matter what. Also his mother use to make so many things for example,she use to make necklaces,beads,and bracelets.Tao and his mother had a lot in commen.

CLASSWORK Friday, October 17, 2008 Chapter 5 1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? Tao tries to draw the Ram the wolf and some horses. 2. Which is easier for him and why? For Tao it's easier to draw Ram the wolf because Ram was there next to him, so he gets a better picture of him.

CLASSWORK Monday, October 20, 2008 Chapter 6 1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they? One taboo that Tao has broken was one he let a wolf dog stay and two he went to the slough. 2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet? He doesn't know about the paintings. 3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging? He is a nice old man but for some reasons he believes in to much spirits which is really weird but still he is a generous old man.

CLASSWORK Thursday, October 23, 2008 Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Is what he says true for those times, but not now? Or is the reverse true: is it true now, but wasn't true then? I think Graybeard is wrong because we should all have our own hobby & if Tao broked this taboo it might make a difference. Chapter 8 An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting. Imagine a similar situation today, where a person's desires go against society's expectations What situation did you imagine? I imagine a boy wanting to be a bale dancer but his parents wont let him be one.

In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's rules? Give your opinion. If i knew a boy wanting to be a bale dancer I would have told him just follow your dreams and later your parents would say I guess you were right and will really appreciate your hard work you did for your dream.

CLASSWORK Monday, October 27, 2008 Chapter 9 1. Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind? He changed his mind because he really loved doing so much. 2. What does this tell you about his character? What tells me about his character is that he is not a bad guy at all.

CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Chapter 10 1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"? The mountains that walk are the mammoths. 2. What almost happened to Tao? What almost happen to Tao was that he was about to be attacked by an animals foot.

**CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 29, 2008**
Chapter 11 Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why? I think Graybeard is a good teacher because he made Tao a better drawer than he was before and without anybody seeing. Would you like to have been taught a skill by him?Why? Yes I would like to be taught a skill by Graybeard because after what he did to Tao's skills I was empress.

**CLASSWORK Thursday, October 30, 2008**
Chapter 12 1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most? Some ingredients to make paint are limestone powder, charcoal dust,and honey. 2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter? Tao is afraid because Graybeard may die.

CLASSWORK Monday, November 3, 2008 Chapter 13 1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain. No because Tao didn't do the work and it really hurts if you do the work and somebody else gets the credit. 2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.

CLASSWORK Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Chapter 14 1. Why does Tao cross the river? Tao crossed the river to get Ram. 2. What decision does Graybeard reach? He decides he is to old to be the cave painter and decides Tao should be the one.

CLASSWORK Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Chapter 15 What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter? His problem was he was feeling really sick.