Leila's Ramadan Reflections and Experiences

Leila, a young girl, experiences her first Ramadan fast after moving from Abu Dhabi to Georgia. She faces challenges explaining her fasting to her classmates and teacher. Finding comfort in the library, she writes a poem about Ramadan, which helps her share her experience with her class. The story highlights the importance of understanding and celebrating cultural differences.

What does Leila's mother do with her lunchbox at the start of Ramadan?

• Hangs it up

• Packs it with food

• Throws it away

• Gives it to Leila

Why does Leila feel far from her friends?

• They stopped talking to her

• She moved to a new continent

• They are on vacation

• They moved to a different city

What meal does Leila eat before sunrise during Ramadan?

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Suhoor

What does Leila's mother give her to take to school?

• A snack

• A note

• A lunchbox

• A book

Why is Leila hesitant to give the note to her teacher?

• She is shy

• She forgot about it

• She thinks her teacher won't understand Ramadan

• She lost the note

Where does Leila go instead of eating lunch at school?

• The gym

• The library

• The art room

• The playground

Who does Leila confide in about her fasting and missing friends?

• Her teacher

• Her mother

• The librarian, Mrs. Carmen

• Her classmates

What does Mrs. Carmen suggest Leila do to express her thoughts?

• Talk to her friends

• Write them down

• Sing a song

• Draw a picture

What does Leila include in her note to Mrs. Penworth?

• A list of her favorite foods

• A poem about Ramadan

• A drawing

• A story about her friends

How does Mrs. Penworth respond to Leila's poem?

• She ignores it

• She criticizes it

• She asks Leila to rewrite it

• She appreciates it