Characters
Who is the author?
Bonus(100): What is an author?
Roz Maclean
An author is the writer of a book, article, play, or other written work.
Who in the book likes to write?
Lan
What did one of the protests signs say?
Black Lives Matter(BLM), We want Justice, Rise Up, No Justice(No Peace), Hands up(Don't shoot), Say their names
Who was deaf in the story?
Bonus(100): What was in her ear?
Jaya
A hearing aid (also known as a cochlear implant)
What was the story we read last week?
J is for Justice
Who is the illustrator of the story?
Bonus(100): What is an illustrator?
Roz Maclean
An illustrator is an artist who draws the pictures in a book
Who in the book likes to type?
Mckenna
In the story, Joy put up a block with what letter?
Bonus(100): Once she picked up the letter, what did she say the letter stands for?
J
J is for Justice
What is the last page of the story?
The two boys are looking at their reflection while the other kids are holding seeds
Who was the author and illustrator of the book, J is for Justice?
Author: Nekima Levy Armstrong
Illustrator: Tiffany Baker
Who does the story talk about in the beginning?
Nathan
In the book, it says that Mei couldn't always think of the words, so instead she would just do what?
Move
The people put up white balloons in the story, why?
During the protests, they remembered the names of people they don't want to forget. It reminds them why protesting is important.
He just listens
What was the name of the main character in the book, J is for Justice?
Joy
Who uses sign language in the story?
Bonus(100): How do you say "no" in sign language?
Fatima and Mateo
Show visual
What was the last page of the book showing?
Bonus(100): What does communication mean?
The page showed what communication is and how we communicate with others.
Communication is the exchange of information and ideas. Communication is how you speak to others.
What was one of the chants in the story?
1)What do we want? Justice
When do we want it? Now
2) "No justice, No peace"
In the story, who writes using Braille?
Bonus(200): What is Braille?
Carlos
Braille is a system of writing for the blind that uses characters made up of raised dots
What was Joy's favorite breakfast food?
Brown sugar oatmeal with apples and peaches
What character in the book likes to sing?
Kamal
What was the purpose of the story?
The story showed how we can communicate in different ways, but how we communicate doesn't make us that different than others. The story's purpose shows us how to listen better to others around us.
Why were people protesting in the story?
People were treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. They also wanted to stop police violence.
In the story, it says that talking is one way to say something. What are other ways to say something (according to the story)?
Writing, using Braille, typing, spelling, sign language, pointing/pressing, choosing, singing, making sounds, repeating, moving, playing, building, wearing clothes, painting/drawing, digging, and searching/gathering.
In the book, J is for Justice, Joy heard sounds of people doing what?
Bonus(200): What is a protest?
Protesting
A protest is a way for people to speak up when they care a lot about something.