Understanding the Diary Entry

A student shares a diary entry about a difficult summer marked by eviction and financial struggles. Despite feeling anxious about returning to school, the student finds comfort and hope in the support of friends and a dedicated English teacher, Mrs. Gruwell, who inspires a sense of belonging and optimism.

What does the narrator initially want to do in class?

• Share a diary entry

• Ask a question

• Leave the classroom

• Read from a textbook

What event marked the beginning of the narrator's difficult summer?

• A phone call

• A family vacation

• A birthday party

• A new school year

How did the narrator's mother react to the eviction notice?

• She was relieved

• She was indifferent

• She was apologetic and tearful

• She was angry

What was the narrator's main concern on the morning of the eviction?

• Missing school

• Losing their home

• Forgetting homework

• Being late for a meeting

Why did the narrator feel anxious about going to school?

• They had a new teacher

• They were wearing old clothes

• They forgot their lunch

• They missed the bus

What helped the narrator feel better upon arriving at school?

• A surprise gift

• Seeing friends

• A sunny day

• A new haircut

Who is the teacher that gives the narrator hope?

• Mrs. Johnson

• Mrs. Gruwell

• Mr. Brown

• Mr. Smith

What subject does Mrs. Gruwell teach?

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• English

How does the narrator feel upon entering Mrs. Gruwell's classroom?

• Nervous

• At home

• Bored

• Confused

What does the narrator realize about their problems in Mrs. Gruwell's class?

• They are solved

• They are getting worse

• They are less important

• They are insurmountable