Carlotta
In this city, Carlotta notices a lack of 'colored' drinking fountains, desegregated seating in restaurants and buses, as well as a higher-quality of life for African American citizens.
What is New York.
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ensuring "equal protection under the law," was the basis for Homer Plessy’s legal challenge.
14th Amendment
What tone is shared between chapters 3 and 5?
Tone: fearful
What is the difference between tone and mood of a text?
Tone is the author's attitude while mood is how the author makes the reader feel.
Carlotta’s father, known as a patient and diligent teacher, first taught her to do this on a back road when she was only thirteen.
To drive
After his brutal death for allegedly whistling at a white women, Carlotta began to see how dangerous racism really was.
Who is Emmett Till?
What is the theme of Chapter 5?
The sacrifice of social change; racism vs. resistance
What is the difference between denotations and connotations of words?
Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word while connotation is the emotional meaning.
List character traits that describe Carlotta throughout the text. List 3 traits and where they are developed in the text (chapters).
Independent, mature but naive, determined, nonchalant, tenacious
This three-word doctrine established by the 1896 Plessy ruling provided a "legal okay" for states to implement Jim Crow laws.
"separate but equal"
Carlotta describes the following person in this quotation: "But where mother was quiet and soft spoken, ______ was outspoken and opinionated... that was the beginning of my almost daily contact with [her].
Who is Daisy Bates
What is the purpose of chapters 1-2? Why does Carlotta include these chapters?
Clue: Focus on what is being said in those chapters.
Chapters 1 and 2 are the foundation chapters. They are to show the calm before the storm of how her life changes from a normal teenage girl's life to that of an adult. These chapters illustrate the loss of Carlotta's innocence and childhood.
What can the reader infer about Carlotta’s understanding of racism at the introduction of the text?
A. She fully understands its long-term consequences
B. She is mostly unaware of its impact
C. She questions segregation openly
D. She feels personally victimized
B. She is mostly unaware of its impact
This landmark 1954 decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson by declaring that school segregation was inherently unconstitutional.gin desegregation in a slow manner.
Brown v. Board of Education
"For your own safety, you need to leave the school grounds as soon as classes end. You may not participate in any extracurricular activities-- no varsity sports, clubs, or even Student Government..."
Clues: He's the boss of all the schools and he has a plan named after him.
Who is Superintendent Blossom
What is the significance of the title of Chapter 3 "Birth of a Tiger"?
The title represents Carlotta developing the strength, courage, and bravery she will need for the obstacles ahead.
Carlotta chose to attend Central High because she wanted access to these, which she felt were superior to those available at black schools
Better resources and opportunities for college
Which famous event becomes Carlotta's first inspiration to take her own stand for racial justice?
What is The Montgomery Bus Boycotts
What is the name of the organization that gives Carlotta and the black community support with legal counsel during the beginning stages of the integration of Central High School?
Who are the NAACP?
"There is evidence of disorder and threats of disorder which can lead to injury and the doing of harm to persons and property."
Clues a. He's explaining why Central High School should not be segregated. b. He's in charge of the state.
Who is Governor Orval Faubus?
What is the significance of the title of chapter 5 "D-Day"?
D-Day is a WW2 reference. It represents the destruction, chaos, and violence Carlotta experience during the integration of Central High.
What is the definition of tenacious, as a character trait?
Strong-willed, resilient, determined, "never give up" attitude in the face of obstacles