Choosing Evidence: Raymond's Run

Which evidence is the strongest to prove that Squeaky isn't very "girly".

• "That’s right, Fatso. And the next word out of anybody and I’ll be their mother

  too." (paragraph 13)

• "I run. That is what I am all about." (paragraph 15)

• "my mother thinks it’s a shame I don’t

  take part and act like a girl for a change." (paragraph 14)

• "I’ve got a roomful of ribbons and medals and awards." (paragraph 24)

Which evidence is the strongest to prove that Squeaky is very competitive?

• She smiled at Gretchen after she ran the race. (paragraph 25)

• She gives Mr Pearson a very dirty look when he suggests she should lose the race on purpose. (paragraph 21)

• She didn't yell at Raymond when he escaped from the swing. (paragraph 22)

• She dreams of "sandy beaches in the early morning sun" as a way to calm her nerves. (paragraph 23)

Match the evidence with the correct character trait:

• Determined

• I can always retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion. (paragraph 24)

• Arrogant

• "Squeaky you must win, you must win, you are the fastest thing in the world" (paragraph 23)

• Protective

• "if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his

  big head, they have to come by me." (paragraph 2)

• Selfless

• "no one can beat me and that’s all there is to it." (paragraph 3)

• Judgemental

• "Mr. Pearson... he’s always dropping [things] all

  over the place with his clumsy self.

Which evidence is the strongest to prove that Squeaky is hardworking?

• "Every time, just before I take off in a race, I always feel like I’m in a dream" (paragraph 23)

• (I correct him and tell him to write it down on

  his board." (paragraph 19)

• "You’d think they’d know

  better than to encourage that kind of nonsense. I am not a strawberry." (paragraph 15)

• “I stay up all night studying the words for the spelling bee. And you can see me any time of the day practicing running.” (paragraph 5)

"But that’s chicken and I’ve got a reputation to consider." (paragraph 6) - This evidence shows that Squeaky is ​ (a)   ​

• proud
• protective
• pessimistic
• dilligent

Tick all the evidence that shows that Squeaky might actually like Gretchen:

• "now she hangs out with the new girl Gretchen

  and talks about me like a dog" (paragraph 6)

• "I look over at Gretchen [a]nd I smile. Cause she’s good, no doubt about it." (paragraph 25)

• "...here comes Gretchen... breathing in steady time like a real pro and I sort of like her a little for the first time." (paragraph 24)

• "To the right, a blurred Gretchen, who’s got her chin jutting out as if it

  would win the race all by itself." (paragraph 23)

Claim: Squeaky LIKES to fight.

• MEDIUM

• "You got anything to say to my brother, you say it to me, Mary Louise Williams of

  Raggedy Town, Baltimore." (paragraph 11)

• WEAK

• "I much rather

  just knock you down and take my chances even if I am a little girl with skinny

  arms and a squeaky voice" (paragraph 2)

• STRONG

• "'I always win cause I’m the best,' I say straight at Gretchen" (paragraph 9)