Springboard 1.4: Exploring the Personal Narrative

What does the word GENRE (jon ra) mean?

• A specific type of book: Fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, mystery, etc.

• A story without an ending.

• A book with no pages.

• A magazine cover

Answer explanation

The word 'genre' refers to a category or type, often used in relation to books, music, movies, etc. In this context, the correct answer is 'A specific type of book: Fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, mystery, etc.' This indicates that 'genre' is used to categorize books into various types based on their content or style.

What is the genre of 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

• Autobiography

• Personal Narrative

• Short Story

• Biography

Answer explanation

The genre of 'The Scholarship Jacket' is a Personal Narrative. This genre is characterized by the author narrating a story from their personal experiences, which fits the story 'The Scholarship Jacket'. The other options like Autobiography, Short Story, and Biography are not accurate as they do not adhere to the narrative style and structure of this particular story.

What does the word 'reflection' mean in the context of the personal narrative?

• Looking at oneself in a mirror

• Bending or turning back

• Thinking again about a subject

• Describing a sequence of events

What is the main idea of the story 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

• The importance of family support

• The challenges of being a student athlete

• The unfairness of school policies

• The joy of receiving a scholarship jacket

Answer explanation

The main idea of 'The Scholarship Jacket' revolves around the unfairness of school policies. The story highlights the protagonist's struggle against an unjust system that tries to change the rules to deny her the scholarship jacket, despite her deserving it, hence making this the correct choice.

Why does Martha feel sad and cry into her pillow?

• Because she overhears an argument between her teachers

• Because she forgets her P.E. shorts and has to go back for them

• Because she is called names like 'beanpole' and 'string bean'

• Because she realizes she may not be able to afford the scholarship jacket

What does Martha's grandfather say when she asks for the money for the jacket?

• He agrees to give her the money

• He asks her what a scholarship jacket means

• He tells her to ask her grandmother for the money

• He refuses to pay for the jacket

How does Martha feel when the principal tells her she will get the jacket?

• Angry and disappointed

• Sad and withdrawn

• Happy and excited

• Confused and uncertain

What lesson does the narrator learn from the incident in the story?

• The importance of standing up for oneself

• The value of hard work and dedication

• The unfairness of school policies

• The significance of family support

How does Martha's grandfather react when she tells him she will get the jacket?

• He hugs her and congratulates her

• He remains silent and continues working

• He cries tears of joy

• He scolds her for asking for the money

What is the tone of the story 'The Scholarship Jacket'?

• Sad and melancholic

• Angry and resentful

• Hopeful and inspiring

• Confused and uncertain