Akeelah And The Bee Flashcards
(15 cards)
Is Akeelah and the bee a true story ?
No
Who is the main character?
Akeelah Anderson
Who is Akeelah Anderson?
Akeelah Is a nerd and is really good with spelling. Unfortunately she is a victim of bullying. He is 11 years old and from South Los Angeles she is determined to go to the National spelling bee. She is intelligent, determined, and resilient and faces is personal challenges to pursue her dreams.
Who is Dr Joshua Larabee?
Dr Larabee is A college professor who becomes Akeelahs spelling coach. He is initially reluctant to coaches but eventually becomes her mentor and father figure. He recognises the potential and pushes her to succeed.
Who is Tanya Anderson?
Tonya is a Akeelahs mother. She is caring and supportive and it’s in her life. She is a nurse who encourages Akeelah and her love for spelling. Even when she is facing financial and personal difficulties. She is a single mother. 
Who is Dylan Chiu
Dylan is one of Akeelahs competitors in the national spelling bee. he is a fellow spelling prodigy and initially comes across as Akeelahs rival but later developed a friendship with her. He shared the victory at the spelling bee with Akeelah.
Who is Javier Mendez?
Javier is another spelling competitor and is one of Akeelahs classmates. He provides a comic relief in the film and adds a light-hearted element in the story. In the movie it looks like he has a crush on Akeelah. He presents the theme friendship and generosity.
Who is Principle Welch?
He is the head of Crenshaw middle school, where Akeelah attends. He initially opposes Akeelah participation in the spelling bee but eventually supportive. He is seen as a very close person to Akeelahs family because he is always driving her around or spending time with her. He is the main reason why Akeelah joined the school spelling bee.
Who is Georgia?
Georgia is one of the Akeelah close friends from the neighbourhoods. She represents the supportive community that’s around Akeelah and encourages her to pursue her dreams. In the last part of the movie she seems very unhappy but that is because Akeelah hasn’t focused on Georgia.
Who is Kiana Anderson?
Kiana is Akeelah his older sister. She is caring and supportive who shares a close bond with Akeelah . While Kiana has her own dreams and aspirations, she is understanding of her sisters passion for spelling and encourages her pursuit of academic success. Kiana is a positive influence on Aquilla life. Providing a positive influence on Akeelahs life, providing emotional support and helping to create a sense of family unity in the home, she is seen with a baby who is hers. 
Who is Devon Anderson?
Devon is one of the Akeelah siblings. He is her younger brother, he is energetic playful and represents the typical dynamics of a sibling relationship. Although he sometimes he’s Akeelah and engages in sibling rivalry he ultimately cares for her and support him. He also is very naughty in the movie and always getting in trouble.
Who is Terrence?
Terence is Akeelah older brother. He has a job of being a police officer and is never really around.
Where did this movie overall take place?
This movie is over all could play in South Las Angeles, California. One of the place she went to was Washington DC.
What are the themes in this book?
Friendship, social environment, family relationships, preseverance, self-esteem.
What is a friendship
Friendship a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a form of interpersonal form then in acquaintance or association
