Who is a part of "The United Nations" and why do they call themselves that?
Shayla, Isabella, and Julia. They call themselves "The United Nations" because they are all from different cultures but remain united.
What is the name of Shayla's journal?
Eyeball Journal
What is the purpose of wearing black armbands?
To show people that black lives matter and to draw attention to injustice.
What does R.A.C.E stand for?
Restate, answer, cite, explain
A setup in which hidden attackers lie in wait; capturing another by surprise.
Ambush
What is Shayla's sister's name?
Hana
What does the principal do when people continue to wear armbands after they become banned?
She takes scissors to the basketball courts and starts cutting them off.
At the end of the book, who does Shayla spot Yolanda holding hands with?
Tyler
What is the main idea?
What the story is mostly about.
Feeling gloomy; to move or act slowly.
Mope
Which character is always misunderstood and judged based on the way he looks?
Bernard
What advice does Hana give Shayla after the principal warns her to take off her armband or she will be kicked off the track team?
"If you're going to go down, go down big!" She gives her a whole bag of new arm bands to pass out.
What 2 things does Julia do to make amends with the United Nations?
1. Sends a picture of the three of them to Shayla.
2. Shows up at Shayla's house to apologize and express her thoughts.
Theme
The message or lesson the author is trying to teach it's readers.
Something that is a source of irritation.
Hassle
Who almost got thrown into a trash can?
Alex
How does Coach West show support for all of the students who are protesting at school?
She wears an armband to school.
What does Shayla's mom do when she gets in trouble for passing out armbands?
She brings the handbook to school and gives the principal a piece of her mind. She tells Shayla she is proud of her.
What is a protagonist?
The leading/main character in a story.
Walk leisurely and with no apparent aim.
Saunter
Who is the principal at Emerson Junior High?
Principal Trask
Who sprains their ankle in the track meet against John Wayne Junior High?
Carmetta
What does Shayla have to do during her last track meet that terrifies her?
Run the relay
What are the 5 elements of plot structure?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
To force one's way.
Jostling