Characters
What was the main characters name?
Tyler
Who was the book's story based on?
Bonus(100): Was the name of the main character also the name of the author?
The author
Yes, his name is Tyler
Where did Jack and Tyler go after catching the fish?
They went to show Jack's friends the fish they caught.
What did Tyler's grandpa teach him to do during the summer?
He taught him how to clean and fry fish.
What story did we read last week?
More than Words
What was the main character's friends name?
Jack
Where was the main character going as the story said, "its bright blue door get smaller and smaller"?
Grandma's house
Did anyone open the door for Tyler and Jack?
Bonus(100): How many people opened the door for them?
Yes
2 people opened the door.
Did Jack ever visit Tyler after the incident with the lady and how many times
Bonus(100): What did Jack ask Tyler to do?
Yes, Jack visited Tyler one time.
Jack asked Tyler if he wanted to catch nightcrawlers together.
What activity did we do yesterday based on the book?
We did a door craft to show open doors with words behind the door that are based on the book
What is the name of the author?
Tyler Merritt
What season was it when the main character left his house?
Summer
When Jack and Tyler went to the lady's house, was she happy?
No, she was frowning!
What did Tyler decide to do towards the end of the story?
He decided that he would find a door and open it, so when he does he will be able to hold it wide for whoever wants to come in
What is the last page of the book?
The last page of the book is the author's note
What is the name of the illustrator?
Lonnie Ollivierre
When Jack and Tyler spent time outside, what did they do?
Bonus(100): Was this Tyler's first time doing these activities?
They hunted for nightcrawlers and fished in the river
Yes
Why didn't the lady let Tyler in?
Bonus(200): Did Jack go inside the house, how did that make Tyler feel, and what did Tyler leave behind?
Because of the color of his skin
Yes! It made Tyler feel sad and he left behind his share of fish.
What is one thing that Jack's grandpa told him to encourage him?
He said, "You are loved and you are perfect just as you are".
"Another person's hate doesn't change that"
You'll find door that's right for you- and when you do be sure to leave it open for the next kid struggling to get in."
What is the last page of the story?
What was the name of the book that the author wrote?
I Take My Coffee Black
How many fish did Jack and Tyler catch?
3 buckets full
His Grandpa
What were some reasons that the grandpa gave to Tyler on why people don't want to see African-American people walk through doors?
It could be the way they are dressed, the twists and curls of their glorious hair, or the beautiful mahogany of their skin.
Why do you think the illustrator drew Tyler's skin as glowy?
It could be because they wanted to highlight his skin to show how beautiful black and brown skin is.