Raymond's Run by Toni Cade Bambara
About the Author:
She was born on March 25, 1939 in New York, New York. Toni Cade Bambara was born named Miltona Mirkin Cade then later changed it to Toni Cade Bambara and she was Afican American. She was an author, documentary film-maker, social activist and college professor. She died on December 9, 1995 in PA.
She was born on March 25, 1939 in New York, New York. Toni Cade Bambara was born named Miltona Mirkin Cade then later changed it to Toni Cade Bambara and she was Afican American. She was an author, documentary film-maker, social activist and college professor. She died on December 9, 1995 in PA.
Prereading Reflection:
What are some activities you enjoy doing that help show what kind of person you are?
Some activities I do are play chess and hockey because chess is a game that requires a lot of concentration to win which I like and hockey is because it is fun and it's hard work to try to score a goal.
How do the activities you enjoy make you unique?
These activities make me unique because both hockey and chess require a lot of practice and effort to win. Also chess is a much different sport than hockey because in chess you sit and concentrate to find the best move in the position but in hockey you are always moving so you have to get to the right spot to score a goal.
What are some activities you enjoy doing that help show what kind of person you are?
Some activities I do are play chess and hockey because chess is a game that requires a lot of concentration to win which I like and hockey is because it is fun and it's hard work to try to score a goal.
How do the activities you enjoy make you unique?
These activities make me unique because both hockey and chess require a lot of practice and effort to win. Also chess is a much different sport than hockey because in chess you sit and concentrate to find the best move in the position but in hockey you are always moving so you have to get to the right spot to score a goal.
Prodigy: genius "A regular prodigy." (p. 39)
Liable: likely, bound "But of course he does, cause if he hangs back someone's liable to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him, or ask him where he got that great big pumpkin head." (p. 39-40)
Gesture: a motion of kindness (can be any type of motion like anger or happiness) " 'Wouldn't it be an ice gesture if you were… to ahhh…' "(p. 43)
Overshot: past "And I lean down to catch my breath and here comes Gretchen walking back, for she's overshot the finish line too, huffing and puffing with her hands on her hips taking it slow, breathing in steady time like a real pro and sort of like her a little for the first time." (p. 45-46)
Obviously: clearly "Maybe she'd like to help me coach Raymond; she obviously is serious about running, as any fool can see." (p. 47)
Liable: likely, bound "But of course he does, cause if he hangs back someone's liable to walk up to him and get smart, or take his allowance from him, or ask him where he got that great big pumpkin head." (p. 39-40)
Gesture: a motion of kindness (can be any type of motion like anger or happiness) " 'Wouldn't it be an ice gesture if you were… to ahhh…' "(p. 43)
Overshot: past "And I lean down to catch my breath and here comes Gretchen walking back, for she's overshot the finish line too, huffing and puffing with her hands on her hips taking it slow, breathing in steady time like a real pro and sort of like her a little for the first time." (p. 45-46)
Obviously: clearly "Maybe she'd like to help me coach Raymond; she obviously is serious about running, as any fool can see." (p. 47)
Contrasting Ideas
When Squeaky is respectful.
.Squeaky is respectful when she says Gretchen got second but she is good .Squeaky is respectful when she stands up for her brother when people call him names .Squeaky is respectful when she doesn't call the man in charge the beanstalk because he has stilts Squeaky is respectful when she is kind enough to teach Raymond how to run |
When Squeaky is disrespectful.
.Squeaky is disrespectful when she beats up kids for making fun of Raymond .Squeaky is disrespectful when she calls the other kids names .Squeaky is disrespectful when she disobeys her parents to not go to the Maypole dance .Squeaky is disrespectful when she accidentally calls Raymond her younger brother |