Characters
Dad was shot during a drive by
Define express and use it in a sentence
to convey in words
sentences may vary
What is a simile
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Who is Nikki Grimes and where is she from
The author of our book, and Harlem, New York
Thinks Lupe is so lucky, special talent is multitasking
Who is Gloria?
Was abused by her boyfriend
Who is Chankara?
Define unique and use it in a sentence
odd or unseemly
What is a metaphor
Saying one thing is another thing without using "like" or "as"
What inspires Nikki Grimes
Personal Experiences
Who is Wesley?
Is a secret artist, dad is disappointed that her height is wasted
Who is Diondra?
Define encourage and use it in a sentence
to give support
sentences may vary
What is personification
What is a poetry slam
an inherently competitive event
a poetry competition
Who wrote the poem "Bruised Love"
Who is Chankara?
Goes by Jumpshot, actually likes school and jazz but hides it
Who is Devon?
Define participate and use it in a sentence
sentences will vary.
to take part in
What is alliteration
The repetition of a sound
What is an open mike
a place to go and perform your poetry or song
What is an example of figurative language in Wesleys poem "Long Live Langston"
Wants a baby, Dad left when they were 5
Who is Lupe
Use Prejudice in a sentence and name an example
ex; racism, sexism, disliking poor people
sentences will vary
Give an example of alliteration in "Long Live Langston" Wesleys Poem
Blues and Be-bop
and being Black
the "b" sound
What does Chankara mean when she says she looked in Johnnys eyes and saw her sisters reflection
That she was able to relate to her sister was frequently gets hit by her boyfriends
Always has something to say, actively participates, would be considered the main character
Who is Tyrone