Vocabulary
Definition for mocking
Making fun of someone in a mean way.
How many syllables in "Perseverance"?
4
Who is the main character?
Daisy.
What was Daisy problems?
She couldn't read and felt embarrassed about it.
Why Daisy felt embarrassed in her daily life?
She couldn't read menus, sings, or her children's school papers.
Definition for failure.
Not succeeding in something.
How many syllables in "Establish"?
3
Who help Daisy to read and write?
Mrs. Earl Riggs (librarian).
When did daisy to go back to school?
When she realized she wanted to help her children become more independent.
What action did Daisy take to improve her reading skills?
She enrolled in adult education classes.
Definition for resilience.
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.
How many syllables in "Approach"?
2
Who was a drunk and violence person?
Where did Daisy begin to improve her reading?
In an adult education class.
Definition for self-doubt.
A lack of confidence in one's abilities or decisions.
How many syllables in "Abandonment"?
4
Don.
Why was reading important to Daisy?
What was Daisy's primary motivation to learn to read?
She became a role model for her children. By slowing importance of education.
Definition for empowerment.
Gaining confidence and control over one's life.
How many syllables in "Determination"?
5
How many grandchildren Daisy has, and what are their names?
2 grandchildren. Granddaughter Tiffany and grandson Bradley.
Why didn't she feel safe in the school?
She felt scared and shy.
What strategy did she use to improve her reading?
She decided to take adult education classes to improve her reading skills.