Mom & Me & Mom 1
What makes Maya so uneasy about being with her mom?
Her mom abandoned her.
Which words need to be capitalized in the following sentence?
i went to tops and picked up cereal with my mom.
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Tops
What is the main idea of Mom & Me & Mom?
It's okay to forgive
We can learn to love each other over time
What does supervision mean on pg. 77 based on the context of the story?
She's too young to stay by herself and needs someone to watch her.
Who is Maya's brother?
Bailey
Why did the author title the story Mom and Me and Mom?
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Kind, Forgiving, Eager
How old was Maya when she was sent to live with her mom in San Francisco?
13
Why is Maya upset about the way her brother, Bailey, is reacting to their mother?
They both used to dislike their mother. She's upset with his devotion to their mother and that he may possibly ignore her.
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Starbucks Barista, Waitress, UPS Worker, Construction, Housekeeper, Cook
What is one difference between Maya's interview and story?
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On page 79, what does charitable mean based on the context of the story?
Be more lenient and forgiving towards her mother. Give her a chance.
Why is Maya's mom okay with her calling her "Lady"?
She just hopes that Maya will accept her and eventually love her. They are still working it out.
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How was Maya charitable in the story?
She started to give people, like her mom, smiles
What message did Maya Angelou want parents to hear at the end of her TV interview?
Parents need to have patience with their children.
How are Bailey and Maya's reactions to their mother different?
Bailey is more accepting and is kind to her as soon as he sees her. Maya is more hesitant to be accepting because she doesn't understand the way her mom is. It's very different than how her grandmother is.
What is a THEME of a piece of text?
A theme is a life lesson or message we understand after reading a piece of text.
Why might Maya have wrote her story?
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Why does Maya say, "I may go back to Stamps with Momma." on page 81?
She wants to hurt Bailey's feelings because she doesn't like the way he's acting around their mother.