The Watsons Go To Birmingham

Discussion Director for Section Five 

  1. Problem/Solution

*What were some of the problems the Watsons were having with Byron?

P 118  par 10  Some of the things Byron was doing included cutting school, playing with fire, stealing from his parents, and picking fights to list a few.

*In this section, what do the Watsons decide to do with Byron?

P 119  par 2 They decided to send him to live with Grandma Sands for the summer and possibly the next school year.

 

  1. Italics

*Why did the author choose to italicize Ugh on p 103 par 15?

It adds emphasis to the word and while your reading it is almost like you can hear her sighing.

 

  1. Mood

*On page 117 par 6, the mood changes.  Describe how the mood changes.

In this passage the Watson family was sitting in the car enjoying their new Ultra-Glide when Momma broke the news to Byron that he was going to live with his grandmother.  It went from a mood of happiness and joy to shock and sadness.

 

  1. Setting

*Where does this section of the book take place?

The setting for this book is mostly centered in the driveway fixing and playing with the Brown Bomber.