What happened?
How old is Myop in the story?
10 years old
Define "skull"
the skeleton/bone of a person's or animal's head
What were the Jim Crow laws?
A. Laws that gave everyone equal rights
B. Laws that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against Black Americans
C. Laws that created new schools across the United States
D. Laws that ended slavery
B. Laws that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against Black Americans
The discovery of the dead man changes Myop's __________ of the world.
(UNDERSTAND)
understanding
Myop __________ (walk) through the woods when she __________ (discover) the dead man.
was walking; discovered
What does Myop enjoy doing?
Tapping her stick on the farm animals.
Define "yelp"
a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
What does the word segregation mean?
A. Bringing different groups together
B. Treating everyone exactly the same
C. Separating people into different groups based on characteristics such as race
D. Giving people the right to vote
C. Separating people into different groups based on characteristics such as race
Myop begins the story feeling happy and __________ as she explores the countryside.
(CARE)
carefree
She __________ (pick) flowers while she __________ (explore) the countryside.
was picking; explored
Fill in the gaps: Myop walks from the ________ to the _________ and then into _____________.
farm, stream, woods/mysterious dark place
Define "stream"
a small, narrow river.
Which of the following is an example of segregation under Jim Crow laws?
A. Black and white children being required to attend separate schools
B. Everyone attending the same public school
C. People of all races voting together
D. Students choosing their own teachers
Black and white children being required to attend separate schools
The man's death reveals the __________ that existed in the society around Myop.
(VIOLENT)
violence
The sun __________ (shine) as Myop __________ (walk) further from home.
was shining; walked
What does Myop discover?
a skeleton of a man who was hanged; how cruel the world can be
Define "noose"
a loop with a running knot, tightening as the rope or wire is pulled and typically used to hang people or trap animals
Why were Jim Crow laws unfair?
A. They made some schools too large.
B. They gave Black Americans fewer rights and opportunities because of their race.
C. They required people to follow the same rules.
D. They only applied to children.
They gave Black Americans fewer rights and opportunities because of their race.
During segregation, Black Americans experienced racial __________ in many areas of life.
(DISCRIMINATE)
Discrimination
Myop __________ (feel) happy before she __________ (find) the body.
felt/was feeling; found
What is Alice Walker's message/intention?
It is difficult for children to remain innocent in the world we live; To educate young readers about the discrimination of black people; To shock readers with the horrific treatment of black people in the USA
Define "segregation" and "discrimination"
Segregation: separating people into different groups based on characteristics such as race.
Discrimination: treating a person unfairly because of who they are or because they possess certain characteristics
What was one important effect of the Civil Rights Movement on Jim Crow laws?
A. It helped challenge and eventually end many laws requiring racial segregation.
B. It created more segregation laws.
C. It made segregation a federal requirement.
D. It ended voting for all Americans.
It helped challenge and eventually end many laws requiring racial segregation.
The story shows how __________ can be lost when a child encounters the reality of racism.
(INNOCENT)
Innocence
While she __________ (look) at the ground, she __________ (notice) something unusual.
was looking; noticed