The Skin I'm In Ch. 13 and 14

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What is the main theme of 'The Skin I'm In'?

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The main theme revolves around identity, self-acceptance, and the challenges of growing up as a young African American girl.

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Who is Maleeka's primary support system?

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Maleeka's primary support system is her mother, as they are left alone after her father's death.

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What does Miss Saunders do to understand her students better?

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Miss Saunders checks all her students' records to learn about them, similar to how businesses learn about their clients.

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Why did Miss Saunders run late to class?

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Miss Saunders ran late because her toilet ran over and she had to clean her carpet.

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How many pages of homework did Miss Saunders assign?

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Miss Saunders assigned 30 pages of homework.

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What does Maleeka plan to do after school?

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Maleeka plans to hang out with Char and the twins.

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What does Miss Saunders redirect Maleeka to do instead of hanging out?

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Miss Saunders redirects Maleeka to work in the office instead of hanging out.

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What lesson does Maleeka learn about family support?

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Maleeka learns that family support can be complicated, as her mother has relatives but they did not reach out for help.

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What is the significance of checking student records according to Miss Saunders?

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It helps teachers understand their students better, which improves their teaching effectiveness.

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What does Maleeka's relationship with her mother reveal about their situation?

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It reveals the struggles they face together after the loss of Maleeka's father and the importance of their bond.