Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
(first and last name)
Maleeka Madison
Where does most of the story take place so far?
school
One major theme in these chapters is how people feel about their _____.
appearance
One word that describes Maleeka in the beginning is _____.
insecure
What detail shows Maleeka feels different from other students?
she is teased for her dark skin and clothes
Which teacher makes Maleeka feel supported and encourages her writing?
Miss Saunders
What does Maleeka wear that makes her stand out from other students?
homemade clothes
Maleeka struggles most with feeling good about her _____.
skin color / herself
Miss Saunders can best be described as _____.
supportive / confident
When Maleeka stays quiet, it shows this coping strategy
avoidance
Who often bullies or embarrasses Maleeka at school?
Char
What subject does Miss Saunders teach that becomes important to Maleeka?
English / writing
The story shows how bullying can affect a person’s _____.
self-esteem
Char’s behavior shows she wants _____.
power or control
Maleeka doing Char’s homework suggests this about her character.
she wants approval
Which student seems confident but is mean to others to gain power?
Char
What happens to Maleeka because she wants to avoid being bullied?
she lets others control her or treat her badly
Miss Saunders represents the idea of _____ in the story.
acceptance / believing in yourself
In Chapters 1–3, Maleeka mostly wants this from her classmates.
acceptance
From Chapters 1–3, readers can infer that Maleeka’s biggest conflict is this.
internal conflict