Vocabulary
different from what is normal or usual
abnormal
What is the author's name?
Jaqueline Woodson
Prove your answer is correct by pulling direct quotes or specific examples from the reading.
Cite your evidence
the transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence
adolescence
A practical lesson about right and wrong
morals
Root Word: Spec
see, look
What movement was happening when the author was growing up? Be specific.
Civil rights
Write a brief conclusion sentence that wraps up your argument by rephrasing your main points
summarize
What does Adrienne grade?
Journal Prompts
What does Mrs. Nightingale use to keep herself on task?
rubberband
to incur or provoke the hostility of
Antagonize
What was her Uncles name?
Uncle Robert
Elaborate on how your selected citation proves your main point. Do not just repeat your answer; explain your reasoning
Explain the evidence
Adolescents take ______.
risks
The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.
narrative
Root Word: Miss, Mit
send
Where did her mom move to and she left the kids with her mom in Greenville?
New York
Turn the prompt into a statement to create a strong topic sentence. Remove question words like "why," "how," or "what"
Restate
What part of the brain is responsible for evaluating risks, planning ahead, and inhibiting reckless impulses.
prefrontal cortex
conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure
acceptance
showing a natural kindness
hospitable
These short, often three-line haiku-style poems outline her philosophy on how to observe and capture the world. What were they titled?
How to listen
Provide a clear, direct answer to all parts of the prompt. This can often be combined into the same sentence as your restatement
Answer the question
What does Mrs. Deis remind you to do everyday?
Take off your hat
Ms. Van Velsor's favorite color?
Purple