Story
What motivates Malik to steal Ms. Ramirez's phone?
Embarrassed of his phone/his phone only works on WIFI
Which detail BEST shows that Ms. Ramirez is beginning to understand Malik’s motivation?
A. She tells him to wash his hands and to get ready for dinner.
B. She places her phone on the counter and watches him stare at the phone.
C. She asks if boys at school have been making fun of his phone.
D. She serves chicken, rice, and green beans because he is hungry.
C. She asks if boys at school have been making fun of his phone.
What is the SECOND sentence under "Characters To Know" for Malik?
He is impulsive at first but begins to feel regret.
Weak, delicate, or easily injured
Frail
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Cats and Feathers
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Good Luck
Consider the sentence: “For the first time all night, he believed her.”
Why is this sentence important?
A. It shows that Malik is beginning to trust Ms. Ramirez because he realizes she understands his feelings.
B. It reveals that Malik plans to leave immediately because his mom is going to be mad he is out too late.
C. It proves that Ms. Ramirez has been lying throughout the chapter and has stolen stuff herself.
D. It shows that Malik no longer wants a new phone.
A. It shows that Malik is beginning to trust Ms. Ramirez because he realizes she understands his feelings.
What is Ms. Ramirez's full name?
Elena Ramirez
Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of something you did
Ashamed
To fight or work hard against something
Struggle
Malik Thinks to himself, "Just grab it... Grab the phone and run." What does this internal dialogue reveal about his conflict?
This shows Malik is debating on whether he should or should not grab it.
He has to talk himself into it.
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DNA
Why does Malik try to steal a phone?
He feels embarrassed and left out
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Devonta Smith
Looking clean, neat, and acceptable
Presentable
What is the significance of Malik looking at himself in the mirror in Ms. Ramirez's house?
It symbolizes that he is examining his own choices in life
How does Malik’s reaction to the police knocking at the door reveal his internal conflict?
He is scared to get arrested yet he knows what he did was wrong.
What does Ms. Ramirez do for work?
She is a nurse
A strong desire to do something, especially something you know may be wrong
Temptation
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Kakamora
Why does Ms. Ramirez tell Malik about stealing earrings when she was fourteen?
She wants Malik to know that she understands what it feels like to want something in order to fit in.
Compare Malik at the beginning of Chapter 3 with Malik at the end. What specific changes show that he is beginning to mature?
At the beginning, Malik is fearful, defensive, and suspicious.
By the end, he accepts the volunteer agreement, thanks Ms. Ramirez, and arrives early to volunteer
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1492
Create a sentence that uses the word Compassion correctly.
Concern for someone who is struggling, along with a desire to help
Use the word Dignity correctly in a sentence.
A sense of self-respect and personal worth