Becky and the Wheel-and-Brake Boys The Southpaw

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Becky and the Wheel-and-Brake BoysThe Southpaw

• Review

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Why dont Beckys mother and grandmother want
her to join the Wheel-and-Brake Boys?

• They are afraid Becky will get in trouble, the
  boys are a menace, and tomboys come to a bad
  end.

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2. What conflict do Becky and Shirnette have?

• Becky once had her centipede crawl up Shirnettes
  back.
• Shirnette released a cockroach that flew into
  Beckys blouse.

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3. What is Beckys problem in Becky and the
Wheels-and- Brake Boys?

• She wants a bike, but her mother cannot afford
  one.

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4. What are two of Beckys main character
traits?

• determined
• clever

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5. How do Beckys character traits help her
achieve her goals?

• Determination prevents her from giving up.
• Cleverness gives her the idea of trying to sell
  her fathers helmet.

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6. Why does Becky want her own bike?

• She wants a bike so she can ride with the boys.

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7. What is Beckys motive when she tries to
sell her fathers helmet?

• Becky feels sorry for her mother.

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8. What first motivates Janet to write
Richard a letter?

• Richard hurt Janets feelings when he did not
  invite her to play baseball.

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9. Why do Janet and Richard disagree?

• Janet thinks girls should play on Richards
  baseball team and he disagrees.

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10. What finally motivates Richard to let
Janet play on the team?

• His team has a bad losing streak.

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11. What character trait is shared by both
Becky and Janet?

• Both are determined.

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12. Why are Becky and Janet left out of a
group?

• They are girls.

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13. What is the theme, or main message, in
both Becky and the Wheel-and-Brake
Boys and The Southpaw?

• It pays to be determined.

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14. What is one opinion about girls that
would be shared by Janet and Becky?

• Girls can do anything boys can do.

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15. What external factor motivates Becky
to ask for a bike?

• The boys ride away from her every time she comes
  near.

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16. What does Granny-Liz mean when she
tells Becky, A tomboys like a whistling
woman and a crowing hen, who can
only come to a bad end?

• Some things are just meant for boys, and girls
  should not try to do them.

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17. What are two reasons that cause
Richard and Janet to have a disagreement
about the Mapes Street baseball team?

• Janet should not be allowed on the team.
• No girls should be allowed on the team.

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18. What external factor motivates Richard
to invite Janet to play on the team?

• His team has a 12 game losing streak.

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19. What do both Becky and Janet want?

• They want to be given a chance.

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20. Why are both Becky and Janet left out
of a group they want to join?

• They are girls.

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envy

• Desire for what another has jealousy

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former

• Existing in an earlier time past

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reckless

• Not careful taking chances

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unreasonable

• Not fair not sensible

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menace

• Threat danger

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Text-Based Question

• Both Becky in Becky and the Wheels-and-Brake
  Boys and Janet in The Southpaw have strong
  ideas about girls and their abilities. In an
  essay, explain how these ideas create or overcome
  problems for the two characters. Use examples
  from the stories to support your ideas.

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Text-Based Question

• Student essays should point out that both Becky
  and Janet believe that girls can and should share
  activities that boys do. Essays should include
  that Becky believes she should be able to ride
  bikes with boys and Janet believes she should be
  able to play baseball with boys. Some students
  may say that the girls ideas create problems and
  conflicts within their family and/or friendships.
  Others may say that the girls strong beliefs
  help them to be the first to challenge
  stereotypes and obstacles.