Vocabulary
What is tolerance?
the understanding that people may believe in ideas that are different than your own.
Where was Mary McLeod Bethune born?
South Carolina
What are some character traits of Joe Joe?
He is persistent. He is brave. He is a dreamer. He is smart. He is hard-working.
Who mocked Joe Joe for wanting to go to college? (name at least one)
What is it called when people are all treated fairly and equal
Equality
What is equality?
treating all people equal
What was Mary McLeod's first dream?
to read
What is Joe Joe's dream?
To go to college
Who lets Joe Joe work in his store to save up money for college?
Mr. Boothe
What is unwanted aggression towards someone?
bullying
What are civil rights?
the rights of citizens
After school, Mary McLeod's dream was to...?
become a missionary in Africa
How does Joe Joe feel when Kalia and Tyrone call him "college boy"?
Joe Joe is sad and angry.
Why does Joe Joe's teacher call his mom?
When is Anti-Bullying Month?
October
What is bullying?
unwanted aggressive behavior
After she could not become a missionary, She opened up...?
a school
How does Joe Joe feel after finding out how Mary McLeod Bethune went on and opened her own school?
Joe Joe is happy and he knows he can achieve his dreams.
What did Tyrone say his dream is?
to have a sports car
Tyrone
What is discrimination?
Unfair treatment of a person or a group of people
What college did Mary McLeod Bethune open?
Bethune-Cookman College
Why and how does Joe Joe change in the story?
At the end of the story, who decided NOW they want to go to college?
Kalia
Was Mary McLeod Bethune discriminated against because of the color of her skin?
yes