Vocab
What is an edict?
Command or pronouncement.
Name the two protagonists (boy and girl)
John and Audrey
Who is the antagonist of the story?
Andy
What was the theme of "I Am Malala?"
Name a famous Disney Halloween movie about 3 witches who come back to life after someone lights a candle.
Hocus Pocus
Define principle
A moral rule or strong belief that influences your actions.
What is segregation?
The act or policy of separating people from different groups.
Explain why Alexandra was happy with Jordan after he told Ashley (gossip girl) why she had a hand puppet.
She finally was brave enough to take her hand puppet off, showing others her burn, which they all thought wasn't that big of a deal.
What was Malala's pseudonym?
Gul Makai
What are the name of the 3 bones inside of your ear?
Options: Femur, Humorous, Hammer, Tibia, Anvil, Stirrup, Patella.
Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup
Give an example of a pseudonym
Gul Makai
What is integration?
The act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together
Explain how Jordan changed and grew as a person in the story (hint: the title).
He turned into a "New Kid" by stepping out of his comfort zone, standing up for his friends, standing up against microaggressions, making new friends, making new art, etc.
What point of view is "I Am Malala" told from?
1st person ("I, Me, My").
What country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
What does it mean to be poised?
To be calm and assured.
What is the conflict of "The First Days of School?"
John and Audrey are integrating into a school that was previously whites only, and there are protesters outside of the school.
Explain one metaphor present in the book.
Teacher decides
Her dad: They are dreamers/have their "heads in the clouds;" he believes in her education
Her mom: Her "rock," someone she looks to for advice (usually religious advice)
Finish the lyrics:
Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
It's the eye of the tiger
IT'S THE THRILL OF THE FIGHT
What does stealthy mean?
Sneaky, quiet, secretly.
What was the climax (turning point) for John in "The First Days of School?"
His sister called him a coward/he made the choice to go to school/his day lost his job.
What is the main conflict type of the story? Pick 2:
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self (Jordan's internal biases and balancing two worlds)
Man vs. Society (microaggressions at the school)
What kept Malala from giving up? Name 2+ things or people.
Parents, friends, religion, hope, education (belief in education, want to be a doctor)
When is an acceptable time to wash your squishy during class? When the teacher is talking? Not when the teacher is talking?
NEVER. Do not ever wash your squishy in class.