“Raymond’s Run” Toni Cade Bambara

Toni Cade Bambara 1939-1995 Writing displays an interest in African American heritage and concern for others. NYC native; educated in Europe and U.S. Teacher (pre-k to college) Urges readers to take her stories “seriously as valuable lessons in human behavior and examples of living history.” “Raymond’s Run” is a story Toni has stated she wished she read while she was growing up.

Insight into “Raymond’s Run” This is a story about respect and the many ways to earn it. Squeaky is the fastest runner in her class and she cares for her “not quite right” brother, Raymond, whom she protects with fierce loyalty. During the annual May Day races, she learns valuable lessons about herself, about Gretchen, her competitor, and about Raymond and his need for respect and pride.

Purpose for Reading Use prediction as a reading strategy. Build vocabulary Interpret dictionary entries and produce one. Read, comprehend, and interpret literature Respond to a story through writing, listening, and speaking. Answer after-reading questions.

Vocabulary Predict: Major Characters & Minor Characters: Prodigy: The boy could speak 3 languages and solve algebra equations at age 3, he is a real prodigy. Signify: Mom called me by my full name, signifying how much trouble I was in. Ventriloquist: Periscope:

Made By: Salah Al-Deen Farhan Haitham Al-Kilani Yazeed Al-Najjar Younes Aemra