The Skin I'm In
How does Charlese get pay back on Miss Saunders?
Charlese, the twins, and Maleeka destroy Miss Saunders' classroom.
What does the R stand for in RACE?
Restate the question
What is relevant evidence?
Evidence that relates to and supports the claim.
What is the most exciting part of the story? (when the problem reaches the high point)
Climax
Is this a theme, main idea, or topic?
The ocean
topic
What happens to Charlese after Maleeka tells the truth about who's idea it was to destroy the classroom?
Charlese is sent to live with her grandparents in Alabama.
What does the A stand for?
Answer the question
What is irrelevant evidence?
Evidence that does NOT support the claim or relate to the topic.
End of the story where loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
Is this a theme, main idea, or topic?
Happiness
topic
Why is Maleeka friends with Charlese?
Charlese brings Maleeka clothes to fit in.
What does the C stand for?
Cite evidence
What is a claim?
An opinion or statement that can be argued with evidence.
What is the first step on the plot mountain?
Exposition/Background
Is this a theme, main idea, or topic?
Don't judge a book by its cover
theme
Why is John-John beat up?
He snitched on two guys who stole from a store.
What does the E stand for?
Explain your answer and evidence
What is one way you can start the sentence that provides evidence?
Examples: In the text it states...
The text states...
The author writes...
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
Rising Action
Is this a theme, main idea, or topic?
Money doesn't buy happiness
What does Maleeka do with Akeelma's diary entries?
She enter them into a writing contest at the library.
Why is it important to explain your answer and evidence?
To show that you understand the material.
Why is it important to include evidence with your answer?
Evidence supports your claim and makes it stronger by proving you are informed on the subject.
What is Exposition?
Background information at the beginning of the story that includes an introduction to characters and setting.
Is this a theme, main idea, or topic?
Maleeka, Charlese, and the twins destroy Miss Saunders' classroom as payback for failing Char.
main idea