All About Langston
Where is Langston from?
Alabama
I’ve seen rats as big as _____________________running in the halls.
Word Bank: Possums, Grits, Stoop, Toting, Pride
Possums
During the Great Migration, people moved from the South to the ______?
North
A circular container used chiefly to hold water or other liquid, especially for washing
Word bank:
1) Uppity 2) Magnolia 3) Drawl 4) Satchel 5) Basin
Basin
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What city does Langston move to?
Chicago
At my building, I sit on the ______________ and catch my breath.
Word Bank: Possums, Grits, Stoop, Toting, Pride
Stoop
True or False: some African Americans moved to Canada during the Great Migration.
True
A type of shrub or tree, having large, usually fragrant flowers and an aromatic bark.
Word Bank:
1) Uppity 2) Magnolia 3) Drawl 4) Satchel 5) Basin
Magnolia
What word can you use to describe Langston's personality?
Quiet, hard-working, peaceful, smart
How old is Langston?
11
We both got up every morning to a hot breakfast of eggs and _______________ and sausage.
Word Bank: Possums, Grits, Stoop, Toting, Pride
Grits
Name one reason why people moved from the South to the North.
Racism in the South, better job opportunities in the North, in the North they could vote, visit libraries, etc.
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Wasteful
Name one of the kids who bullies Langston.
Lymon, Clem, Errol
What place does Langston love to visit in Chicago?
The library
I never took a liking to the work Daddy was doing in the fields, or chopping firewood or ___________________ heavy bundles.
Word Bank: Possums, Grits, Stoop, Toting, Pride
Toting
How many siblings does Langston have?
0
To say or speak in a slow manner, usually prolonging the vowels.
Word Bank:
1) Uppity 2) Magnolia 3) Drawl 4) Satchel 5) Basin
1946
What do the bullies in Langston's class call him?
Country Boy
Free Spot!
500 points
The Great Migration took place during which century?
1900's/20th century
An attitude of inflated self-esteem; haughty; snobbish
Word Bank:
1) Uppity 2) Magnolia 3) Drawl 4) Satchel 5) Basin
Uppity
Free Spot!
500 points