I Made It by Sonya Elease Gordon

Victoria and her family move to a new state, and she faces anxiety about starting a new school. On her first day, she meets the principal and navigates her classroom experience, feeling nervous about sitting in the front. She makes a new friend, Star, who invites her to lunch, easing her loneliness. Reflecting on her day, Victoria feels proud of overcoming her anxiety and uses self-affirmations to boost her confidence.

What was Victoria's family's general mood about moving to a new state?

• Sad

• Excited

• Nervous

• Indifferent

How did Victoria feel as she approached her new school?

• Nervous

• Angry

• Confident

• Bored

What helped Victoria calm down when she entered the school building?

• The principal's warm welcome

• Seeing her old friends

• Finding her seat in the back

• Listening to music

Where was Victoria's seat located in the classroom?

• In the front row

• Near the window

• In the middle row

• In the back row

Who reached out to Victoria during lunch?

• Her old friend

• The principal

• Her teacher

• A classmate named Star

What did Victoria practice to help manage her anxiety?

• Positive thinking and breathing exercises

• Thinking negatively

• Staying silent

• Avoiding new people

What is Victoria's outlook at the end of her first day?

• She feels defeated

• She is indifferent

• She wants to change schools

• She is proud and optimistic