Character map graphic organizer character trait analysis. Homeboyz, by alan lawrence sitomer, tells the story of a family loosing a loved. It is obvious why my students enjoyed it so much and are desperately waiting for sitomers next novel to hit our shelves. Homeboyz hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer book cover, description. Teddy, is what interested me the most about this book. If youre writing a homeboyz essay and need some advice. Homeboyz by sitomer, alan lawrence jump at the sun, 2008 paperback paperba. Brian is a colassal fan of the detriot tigers, for example on page 14, brian knows a ton of facts about the tigers, i know that sparky anderson said bless you boys. Homeboyz novel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
From the inside flap this is an updated edition of the story of the gang scene in east l. Teddy is the main character, and he spends much of his time plotting revenge after his sister is shot and killed by a rival gang at the age of fourteen. Teddys entire neighborhood is overrun by gangsters and his sister, tina, is killed in a crossfire. Homeboyz is an urban fiction, mystery book by alan lawrence sitomer. What are three major conflicts in homeboyz answers. Bleachers by john grisham, doubleday large print edition, 2003. I picked this book up to read after hearing alan sitomer speak at a conference. Even better are books with a multicultural cast including at least one asian.
The main character says their experience of being genderfluid is just one experience, and theres a lot of trans characters in the book instead of the author just going for one kind of. I didnt realize i was coming in to the last book of a trilogy. This book is mainly about neely crenshaw, the star quarterback of one of rakes many successful teams. It was considered a rp,rt, wrong place, wrong time. When students misinterpret characters, they lose track of plot, and often make critical reading mistakes. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Rake pushed crenshaw to be his best, but sometimes he was pushed too far. I recommend picking up this book and reading it before adding it your class shelf. The thing about victor is that he looks like a normal kid from the outside. When teddys little sister,tina,was gunned down in a driveby shooting, the gang members who rule the streets in. Homeboyz by sitomer, alan lawrence 2008 paperback sitomer on. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer worcester academy. But the protagonist still wont fully engaged with the conflict. The major characters in the book are micah, teddy, mrs.
Homeboyz hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer fantastic fiction. Sold, a british television series, produced under the working title homeboys. This book is originally written by alan lawrence sitomer. Alan lawrence sitomer boston small essential question conflict the homeboyz around teddy began to clear out a circle, a ring into which the two warriors could stand alone and battle like gladiators. The most important aspect of a character map is to assist students in keeping characters, traits, and motivations organized. Teddy wants revenge and begins planning how to get itluckily the police interrupt his scheme. James patterson novels have girls as the main characters and i read those all the time. Seth morgan 19491990 was an american novelist whose sole published title, homeboy, received much critical acclaim. Teddy is a computer hacker and a very intelligent young man, and also. Victor frankenstein the doomed protagonist and narrator of the main portion of the story. Awesome book, fast paced with great character development and its so difficult to put down. Toundi toundi ondoua is a young man from the cameroons who initially dreams of leaving his rural life and entering the world of the whites. Alan is also the author of hiphop poetry and the classics, a text used in classrooms across the united states to engage disengaged students.
He asks father gilbert to take him on, and from that. When his little sister is killed by a stray bullet from a handgun he decides to seek revenge on the person he holds responsible. Because characters are crucial in almost every story and central to plot, it is helpful for students to map them out. Cops, rabbis, judges, janitors, teachers, talk show hosts, citizens. The book opens with a very powerful scene of a young girl choosing to join a gang. The whole plot and theme was well thought and that was a main reason i liked the book. The main character is 17yearold dixon theodore anderson who was nicknamed teddy. English 10 the other wes moore character traits 23 terms. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of homeboyz by alan sitomer. Midlevel chapter books with african american main characters 195 items by missionhillmiddleschool updated 20090606 middle school booklist 12309 181 items.
Paperboy is a 20 young adult novel by author vince vawter. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The main character being a girl doesnt make a difference to me if it is well written and the storyline can get and keep my attention. Does anyone have recommendations for engaging childrens books 510 age range with asianasian americanpacific islanderhapa main characters. As a young boy, morgan attended many elite private schools. Tuesday, wednesday, thursday, and friday, the days of the funeral vigil for coach eddie rake. Crenshaw had a very odd relationship with coach rake. However, i found myself drawn into the book immediately, and i ended up reading it in a weekend. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of bleachers by john grisham. Homeboyz hoopster trilogy paperback september 2, 2008. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just. Studying in ingolstadt, victor discovers the secret of life and creates an intelligent but grotesque monster, from whom he recoils in horror. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Homeboyz is a very gang related book that takes place on the streets.
The main character is a fourteen year old boy who gets the summer job of his life. Fiction seventeenyearold teddy anderson is best known by his street name tbear. Homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began with the hoopster and hiphop high school. In books about animals, 23 percent featured male main characters compared with only 7. The books main character is 17yearold dixon theodore anderson, nicknamed teddy. Regardless of these quibbles, i really enjoyed homeboyz. Tom harvey is sixteen years old and lives in london with his gram because his mother died when he was very young and his mother was not even sure who his father was. Morgan drew from his own experiences with san francisco drug culture and prison in order to write what the new york times called an unnerving and utterly persuasive rendition of hell. If you have readers who are captured by life on the streets and gang warfare, here is the answer. For human characters, 26 percent of books had a boy as a main character and 19 percent featured a girl. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer is about a boy named teddy that feels angry. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
The author vince vawter was inspired to write the novel paperboy because it is an autobiographical novel, almost a memoir, about a speech impediment he has had all of his life. When his sister is shot and killed in a gangland driveby shooting, teddy plots revenge, and the tension of this gritty and violent story lies in just how he will do it. Tommy is not a very happy kid because he sees all the evil in the world. Homeboyz by alan sitomer meet your next favorite book. Homeboys of oz, a fictional gang in the tv series oz. The author of the book, alan lawrence sitomer, was. Bleachers is a 2004 sports novel by american author john grisham.
He leaves his village after having a fight with his father. The story is set in california and the main character is a 17 year old african. Teddy is a hacker and a very intelligent young man. The character of teddy is sometimes secondary to social analysis, and at other. Teddy plots revenge, and the tension of this gritty and violent story lies in just. In boy 21 there are three main characters, and their names are findly, erin, russ. The story is engrossing and the plot twists surprised me. See more ideas about book character costumes, character costumes and book costumes. What made me pick this book was the cover looked funny so i read the back and to my surprise, it sounded like a good book. I really enjoyed how the book was a fast read and was very easy to get. Computer whiz teddy and his family are sent reeling after his little sister tina is killed in the crossfire of a driveby shooting. California teachers of the year program award winner alan lawrence sitomer is acclaimed for his compelling stories set in gangplagued urban neighborhoods.
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