Characters
This character thought school was boring, was middle class, and had a dog named Sima.
Alex
Craig is from _________________, a multicultural island in the Caribbean famous for reggae music.
Jamaica
The beginning of the story — introduces the main character, setting, backstory, and current context
Exposition
In the _______________ of Inside Out and Back Again, we learn that the main character is Hà, she lives in Vietnam, and she loves her papaya tree.
Exposition
This character left her country to escape violence, was deaf, and wants to help refugees like her learn ASL.
Ruth
Alex is from _____________________, one of the largest countries in the world with a mix of Asian & European influences.
Kazakhstan
The end of the story — usually the problem is solved
Resolution
In the _______________ of Inside Out and Back Again, Pink Boy bullies Hà and Hà defends herself.
Climax
This character was a Dreamer/DACA recipient, was very smart at school, and applied for scholarships for university.
Karelin
Karelin is from ____________________, a Spanish-speaking country in Central America known for its mix of Mayan and Spanish influences.
Guatemala
The turning point of the story — usually the most exciting or surprising part
Climax
In the _______________ of Inside Out and Back Again, Hà accepts that her father is dead, her family gets jobs, and they are happy in Alabama.
Resolution
This character liked to swim, attended medical school, and earned an Einstein Visa.
Craig
Ruth is from ___________________, a landlocked country in Central Africa known for its storytelling traditions. She moved to Cameroon to escape the violence in her home country.
Chad
The part of the story after the climax — introduces the problem
Rising Action
In the _______________ of Inside Out and Back Again, Hà has to move because of the Vietnam War, and she travels to Guam, Florida, and Alabama.
Rising Action
This character loved her grandmother, got sick from tuberculosis, and met Malala Yousafzai.
Zaynab
Aziz is from ______________________, a country in northwest Southeast Asia, bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand.
Myanmar (also referred to as Burma)
The events after the climax — leads to the resolution
Falling Action
In the _______________ of Inside Out and Back Again, Hà learns more English, Pink Boy stops bullying her, and she starts to feel smart again.
Falling Action