Monday – Chapter 5

What assumption does Hakeen make about Savon? Support or challenge his assumption (claim) and give 3 reasons (grounds) why. 

Hakeem is under the impression that Savon has been reading his writings. Savon is showing that he is a bad person. Savon shows that his family and friends is not that important to him. Savon is selling drugs and no ones knows but Hakeem so he showing that he is a bad person.

Tuesday – Chapter 6

What does Uncle James mean by, “Blood is thicker than anything else.” Do you agree or disagree, why?

He means that family is going to be there no matter what, I agree because your family will always have your back no matter what disagreements yall have they are going to be there at the end of the day.

Wednesday – Chapter 7

What is Anika’s plan? Would you be able to leave everything behind? Explain.

Anika plan is to run away because she doesnt wanna go to foster care. I wouldnt be able to leave everything behind because i would have to make it on my own and also it's a cold world out there im too young too be on my 

own.

Thursday – Chapter 8

What was the good news that excited Hakeem? What tragic event balanced the good news?

His Father is Beating The Cancer but Anika had left so know he feel as if he got no one.

Friday – Chapter 9 and 10

 What truth does Hakeem find out about Savon? How are the two boys similar according to Hakeem?

He finds out that Savon is not a thief and they are alot because they both like music Savon is a rapper and Hakeem loves too play the guitar.

They was once very close cousins then they seperated from each other so that made them become different in away. Once they got around eachother they couldnt stand each other and they didnt give eachother a chance. So far in this novel they are both seeing that they are alike in more ways then they can see.