Vocab & example for the text
What is identity?
The things that make you who you are, such as your family, interests, beliefs, and experiences.
reassure
to say or do something to remove someone's fears or doubts
grateful
Thankful
Why are names important?
Our names are part of our identity and can connect us to people and stories in our families.
Why does María Isabel want her teacher to use her real name?
Her name is an important part of who she is and connects her to her family. Calling her by her own name shows respect for her identity.
Determined
having made a firm decision about something and not willing to change it
open-minded
willing to consider new ideas
impatient
unable to wait for something; irritable
How should we treat people who are different from us?
We should listen, show respect, and get to know people before judging them.
How does María Isabel feel when her teacher calls her Mary? Why?
She feels upset and uncomfortable because Mary is not her name. Her real name is special to her, and she wants her teacher to understand that.
Reflective
thoughtful; is able to think about why things happen
observant
Quick to notice things
insist
to demand something forcefully
What makes me who I am?
Our families, names, interests, experiences, and the things we believe help make us who we are.
How does Dyamonde change the way she thinks about Free?
At first, she judges him by the way he acts. As she gets to know him, she understands him better and learns there is more to him than her first impression.
irritated
showing or feeling anger; annoyed
misunderstanding
a failure to understand something correctly
Lonely
sad because one has no friends or company
What lesson can we learn from Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel? Use an example from the book.
We can learn to get to know people before judging them. Dyamonde changes her first impression of Free after she gets to know him better. If you want to make new friends you have to get to know them and be kind to them
self-aware
knowing their own strengths and areas for growth
empathetic
understanding and sharing the feelings of another person
stubborn
not willing to change your mind about something
What lesson can we learn from My Name Is María Isabel? Use an example from the book.
Speak up for yourself when you have a problem,