“The Baker Heater league” and “11:59” By: Nicole Webb, Sammie Faldowski ,and Verenise pastrano

“The Baker Heater League” Patricia C. McKissack

Patricia McKissack She has written over one hundred about African Americans. And got lots of awards for those books. She was a teacher and editor of children's books before she became a writer.

Setting Porter houses or train stations

Point of view Non Fiction. It is written in 3rd person.

Old story tellers get together and talk about old train legends. Plot Old story tellers get together and talk about old train legends.

important vocabulary Berth- upper bunk on a train Thwarted- prevent someone from accomplishing something.

Characters and Character traits. Daddy Joe-strong, tall, exaggerated Casey- Strong, Brave, Porter

Theme Theme: Stories that are passed down by tall tales always change and get exaggerated by the likings of the narrator.

Questions I would ask Why do you think the story tellers change or exaggerate the story? What does “Thwarted” mean? What does the word “berth” mean?

“11:59” Patricia McKissack

Patricia McKissack She has written over one hundred about African Americans. And got lots of awards for those books. She was a teacher and editor of children's books before she became a writer.

Setting Lester’s apartment and the train station.

Point of view Fiction 3rd person 1st person 3rd person

PLOT/ CONFLICT Lester tells tall tales about how nobody can ever escape the 11:59. When he hears the whistle of the 11:59 train, he tries to escape the train.

IMPORTANT VOCABULARY Finery: Fancy clothing and/ or accessories Porters: Porters often made the berths for passengers on trains, and other accommodations

Character and character traits Lester: old car porter, brave Tip: strong car porter

Theme No porter can escape the 11:59 train when the whistle blows.

Questions Who is a car porter and what do they do? What is finery and give an example of finery? Name a character in this story?