after greenville #2
the stories I tell
the revolution
a writer
what I believe
100

What was the big thing that the grandmother did after daddy dies?

She sold the house and moved to Brooklyn, New York. (other answers may vary)

100

In the Autumn, what does the teacher want them to write about?

Summer vacation

100

When the revolution is happening, how long has her uncle been out of jail?

1 year

100

What does Ms. Vivo tell Jacqueline? 

She tells Jacqueline that she is a writer

100

What was one of the things that she believed in?

1. God

2. Evolution

3. Bible

4. Christmas

5. there is good in each of us

6. Words of her grandfather

7. The City and the South

8. Black and White people coming together

9. Nonviolence

(Other answers may vary)

200

Were their worlds changed forever after daddy dies?

Yes

200

Why was her grandmother done with the south?

It makes her sad.

200

What is a revolution? What was the revolution that they were fighting about?

1. It is to forcefully overthrow the government (explanations may vary)

2. Getting rights for African American people

200

What does Ms. Vivo believe in?

Feminism 

200

What were the last things that Jacqueline said she believes in?

The perfect moment, now. 

300

Where did they put the picture of daddy?

On the bookshelf

300

What story did Jacqueline make about vacation?

She went to many different places. 

300

Did Jacqueline want to be part of the Revolution?

Yes, but she didn't want to give her life for it

300

How was Jacqueline affected when Ms. Vivo called her a writer?

It made her feel more confident in herself and her writings.

300

What was the main idea of this whole section?

What she believes in.

400

What did Jacqueline learn how to do/play?

Double Dutch

400

Where does her stepfather live that is in her writings?

California

400

What does Jacqueline compare the revolution to in one of her poems?

She compares it to a Merry Go Round.

400

What was Jackie's poem about? 

The revolution

400

What is the deeper main idea of this section?

Equal rights and equality

500

Why does the grandmother move the chair into the living room? 

So she can watch the tree drop its last leaves.

500

Where do other kids in her class go for summer?

South and/or Puerto Rico

500

What does Jacqueline write at the end of her poem?

"My name is Jacqueline Woodson and I am ready for the ride."

500

What was the first line of Jacqueline's poem?

"Black brothers, Black sisters, all of them were great."

500

What city/town did Jacqueline say she believed in?

Brooklyn