Question

We Beat the Street Guided Questions (Chapters 1-3)
Chapter 1
1. Why did Sampson end up going with his brother Andre?
2. Describe Andre’s attitude about taking care of his little brother.
3. What kinds of things do the boys discuss on their way to the park?
4. How does Sampson react to being in the hospital?
5. How does Sampson react to getting an X-Ray?
Chapter 2
1. Why is Rameck constantly getting into trouble?
2. Why does the principal want him to be in special education classes?
3. Describe the relationship Rameck has with his grandmother.
4. Why does Rameck get into a fight with Meatball?
5. How does Rameck feel about his mother?
Chapter 3
1. How are George and his brother Garland different?
2. Miss Johnson teaches Shakespeare to 3rd graders. What does this reveal about the expectations she has for her students?
3. Name one fact that the students learn when Miss Johnson teaches about Shakespeare.
4. What problem does George face when he is on the field trip at the concert?
5. What does Miss Johnson tell George to encourage him to go to college?

Answer 1

I can help — do you want short, direct answers for each question (homework-style), or more detailed explanations and page examples/quotes from the book? Also, which edition of We Beat the Street are you using (just in case page references matter)?