Unit 1: Brown Girl Dreaming

"The story wakes up, walks all over the room. Sits in a chair, crosses one leg over the other, says let me introduce myself."

This is an example of:

• synonyms

• personification

• antonyms

• rhyming

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the author's family suggest she could be when she grows up?

• a teacher

• a lawyer

• a hair dresser

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

The teacher wants the author to read_____.

• slower

• faster

• with more expression

• with silly voices.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The author prefers the name Jacqueline, so why does she write the name Jackie on the board?

• She thinks Jackie sounds more catchy.

• It has fewer letters.

• She can't write a 'q' in cursive.

• She knows her mom wants her to be called Jackie.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

At school, why is it difficult for the author when teachers realize she is Odella's younger sister?

• Odella was a trouble maker.

• Odella was the class clown.

• Odella was brilliant.

• Odella was untrustworthy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What types of books does the author like best?

• biographies

• picture books

• mysteries

• nonfiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why is the book "Stevie" important to the author?

• It has brown people like her in it.

• It has a character who is a ballerina.

• It is the first book the author checks out.

• It was the first book the author was able to read.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which word best describes the author's sister?

• helpful

• intelligent

• protective

• compassionate

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does the author's family react to her wanting to be a writer?

• They encourage her.

• They offer more realistic ideas.

• They laugh.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The speaker’s frequent comparisons between herself and her sister best show...

• how much the author dislikes her sister.

• how unimportant the author feels.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2