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Questions and Answers
Why does the narrator feel a bad feeling the first time he sees Miss Saunders?
Why does the narrator feel a bad feeling the first time he sees Miss Saunders?
- He feels like he is in danger
- He feels like she is going to be his friend
- He feels like she is someone he should stay clear of (correct)
- He feels like she is going to tease him
What is unusual about Miss Saunders' name?
What is unusual about Miss Saunders' name?
- It is a common woman's name
- It is a man's name, Michael (correct)
- It is a nickname
- It is a surname
What physical feature does the narrator find unusual about Miss Saunders?
What physical feature does the narrator find unusual about Miss Saunders?
- She has long hair
- She has a giant white stain on her face (correct)
- She has a birthmark on her neck
- She has a tattoo on her arm
How does the narrator feel about attracting strange characters?
How does the narrator feel about attracting strange characters?
What is the main reason for Miss Saunders confronting Charlese?
What is the main reason for Miss Saunders confronting Charlese?
Who interrupts Miss Saunders during her confrontation with Charlese?
Who interrupts Miss Saunders during her confrontation with Charlese?
What do Charlese and Juju often resort to due to financial struggles?
What do Charlese and Juju often resort to due to financial struggles?
Where do the girls gather every morning to talk and smoke?
Where do the girls gather every morning to talk and smoke?
Who used to be a good student until influenced by Caleb?
Who used to be a good student until influenced by Caleb?
What caused Maleeka to be bullied by Charlese and her friends?
What caused Maleeka to be bullied by Charlese and her friends?
What did Charlese provide Maleeka with every morning?
What did Charlese provide Maleeka with every morning?
Who revealed being college roommates and close friends with Miss Saunders?
Who revealed being college roommates and close friends with Miss Saunders?
What is the impact of Charlese and her friends' behavior on Maleeka?
What is the impact of Charlese and her friends' behavior on Maleeka?
What caused Maleeka's change in behavior at school?
What caused Maleeka's change in behavior at school?
What does Charlese make a rude comment about?
What does Charlese make a rude comment about?
What is the common activity of Charlese and her friends during school hours?
What is the common activity of Charlese and her friends during school hours?
What is the main reason for Maleeka's bullying at school?
What is the main reason for Maleeka's bullying at school?
Who lends Maleeka clothes to boost her confidence?
Who lends Maleeka clothes to boost her confidence?
What leads Maleeka to decide that she deserves better treatment?
What leads Maleeka to decide that she deserves better treatment?
Who confronts Charlese and Worm for misbehaving in the hallway?
Who confronts Charlese and Worm for misbehaving in the hallway?
What complicates Maleeka's challenging situation at school?
What complicates Maleeka's challenging situation at school?
Who humiliates Maleeka by publicly demanding back the clothes she lent?
Who humiliates Maleeka by publicly demanding back the clothes she lent?
Who tries to control Charlese's rebellious nature?
Who tries to control Charlese's rebellious nature?
What is the initial reaction of John-John and others to Miss Saunders complimenting Maleeka's skin?
What is the initial reaction of John-John and others to Miss Saunders complimenting Maleeka's skin?
What physical attribute of Maleeka becomes a target for teasing?
What physical attribute of Maleeka becomes a target for teasing?
Who bullies Maleeka for her dark skin color?
Who bullies Maleeka for her dark skin color?
What is the primary reason for Maleeka's decision to stand up for herself?
What is the primary reason for Maleeka's decision to stand up for herself?
Who disrespects Miss Saunders during a tense exchange?
Who disrespects Miss Saunders during a tense exchange?
What does Maleeka experience during a class trip to Washington, D.C.?
What does Maleeka experience during a class trip to Washington, D.C.?
What does Char expect from Maleeka in exchange for protecting her from bullies?
What does Char expect from Maleeka in exchange for protecting her from bullies?
How does Maleeka feel about the support she receives from Char?
How does Maleeka feel about the support she receives from Char?
What does Miss Saunders challenge the students to express?
What does Miss Saunders challenge the students to express?
How does Malcolm humorously describe the message his face conveys?
How does Malcolm humorously describe the message his face conveys?
What does John-John believe his face conveys?
What does John-John believe his face conveys?
What does Miss Saunders emphasize the importance of during her personal story?
What does Miss Saunders emphasize the importance of during her personal story?
How do the students respond to Miss Saunders's openness?
How do the students respond to Miss Saunders's openness?
What does the chapter primarily delve into?
What does the chapter primarily delve into?
What does Maleeka feel conflicted about in her relationship with Char?
What does Maleeka feel conflicted about in her relationship with Char?
What is the central focus of Miss Saunders's discussion with the students?
What is the central focus of Miss Saunders's discussion with the students?
How does Char's protection affect Maleeka emotionally?
How does Char's protection affect Maleeka emotionally?
What did Miss Saunders do to evaluate the students' knowledge and abilities?
What did Miss Saunders do to evaluate the students' knowledge and abilities?
What did the protagonist's mother do after receiving a work bonus?
What did the protagonist's mother do after receiving a work bonus?
What assignment did Miss Saunders give to the class to foster empathy and imagination?
What assignment did Miss Saunders give to the class to foster empathy and imagination?
What did Charlese do upon seeing the protagonist's new look?
What did Charlese do upon seeing the protagonist's new look?
What did John-John do in response to Miss Saunders's assignment?
What did John-John do in response to Miss Saunders's assignment?
What did Desda struggle with?
What did Desda struggle with?
What did the protagonist initially do in response to Desda's enthusiasm for the assignment?
What did the protagonist initially do in response to Desda's enthusiasm for the assignment?
What did Miss Saunders aim to highlight through her teaching approach and the students' reactions to her assignments?
What did Miss Saunders aim to highlight through her teaching approach and the students' reactions to her assignments?
What did Miss Saunders do to thwart Charlese's attempt to manipulate the pairing?
What did Miss Saunders do to thwart Charlese's attempt to manipulate the pairing?
What did Miss Saunders aim to achieve through the assignment of writing a diary from a specific perspective?
What did Miss Saunders aim to achieve through the assignment of writing a diary from a specific perspective?
What did the chapter provide insight into?
What did the chapter provide insight into?
What was the protagonist's mother's impact on her life highlighted in the text?
What was the protagonist's mother's impact on her life highlighted in the text?
What will Maleeka be doing as a punishment?
What will Maleeka be doing as a punishment?
Who came up with the idea of Maleeka's punishment?
Who came up with the idea of Maleeka's punishment?
What does Miss Saunders believe about Maleeka's potential?
What does Miss Saunders believe about Maleeka's potential?
What is Maleeka's opinion of Miss Saunders?
What is Maleeka's opinion of Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka decide to do to change how people perceive her?
What does Maleeka decide to do to change how people perceive her?
What does Ronnie use on Maleeka's hair during the transformation?
What does Ronnie use on Maleeka's hair during the transformation?
What does Maleeka's transformation symbolize?
What does Maleeka's transformation symbolize?
What does Ronnie emphasize the importance of in wearing the new hairstyle?
What does Ronnie emphasize the importance of in wearing the new hairstyle?
What impact does Maleeka's new look have on her?
What impact does Maleeka's new look have on her?
What does the story highlight about young girls?
What does the story highlight about young girls?
What motivates Maleeka to seek a change in her appearance?
What motivates Maleeka to seek a change in her appearance?
What does Maleeka keep a secret from Sweets and her mother?
What does Maleeka keep a secret from Sweets and her mother?
What does Maleeka's father's death and teasing from other kids lead her to feel?
What does Maleeka's father's death and teasing from other kids lead her to feel?
What does Sweets help Maleeka find?
What does Sweets help Maleeka find?
What does Maleeka's decision to change her appearance reflect?
What does Maleeka's decision to change her appearance reflect?
What does Maleeka seek to gain through her new look?
What does Maleeka seek to gain through her new look?
What does the text primarily provide insight into?
What does the text primarily provide insight into?
What does the protagonist do in response to her friend Charlese insulting the school lunch?
What does the protagonist do in response to her friend Charlese insulting the school lunch?
How does the protagonist improve Charlese's food?
How does the protagonist improve Charlese's food?
What causes a mess with the protagonist's lunch in the cafeteria?
What causes a mess with the protagonist's lunch in the cafeteria?
What is highlighted about the protagonist's mother in the text?
What is highlighted about the protagonist's mother in the text?
What is the lunch ladies' reputation at McClenton Middle School?
What is the lunch ladies' reputation at McClenton Middle School?
Why does Charlese end up with unappetizing additions to her food?
Why does Charlese end up with unappetizing additions to her food?
What does Charlese do after eating the improved food?
What does Charlese do after eating the improved food?
What does the protagonist do after her lunch spills in the cafeteria?
What does the protagonist do after her lunch spills in the cafeteria?
What is the narrator's mother preoccupied with?
What is the narrator's mother preoccupied with?
What is highlighted about the protagonist's mother in the text?
What is highlighted about the protagonist's mother in the text?
What does the text primarily provide insight into?
What does the text primarily provide insight into?
What causes Maleeka to feel self-conscious and cry in the bathroom at school?
What causes Maleeka to feel self-conscious and cry in the bathroom at school?
What prompts Maleeka to examine herself in a mirror and regain composure?
What prompts Maleeka to examine herself in a mirror and regain composure?
What contributes to Maleeka being frequently late for school?
What contributes to Maleeka being frequently late for school?
What does Maleeka try to avoid by not expressing her dissatisfaction?
What does Maleeka try to avoid by not expressing her dissatisfaction?
What is the primary reason for Maleeka's mother's unstable financial situation?
What is the primary reason for Maleeka's mother's unstable financial situation?
What initially causes Maleeka to receive positive attention and encouragement?
What initially causes Maleeka to receive positive attention and encouragement?
What does Maleeka's mother hope for through stock market investments?
What does Maleeka's mother hope for through stock market investments?
What does Maleeka struggle with in her relationship with Charlese?
What does Maleeka struggle with in her relationship with Charlese?
What does Maleeka's mother try to avoid hurting by not expressing her dissatisfaction?
What does Maleeka's mother try to avoid hurting by not expressing her dissatisfaction?
What does Maleeka recall that prompts her to examine herself in a mirror?
What does Maleeka recall that prompts her to examine herself in a mirror?
What contributes to Maleeka's financial instability?
What contributes to Maleeka's financial instability?
What does Maleeka struggle with in her relationship with her mother?
What does Maleeka struggle with in her relationship with her mother?
What does Maleeka's mother do after receiving a work bonus?
What does Maleeka's mother do after receiving a work bonus?
What does Mr. Pajolli encourage Maleeka about?
What does Mr. Pajolli encourage Maleeka about?
What does Sweets admire about a boy named Larry?
What does Sweets admire about a boy named Larry?
What was Maleeka's behavior during the school interview?
What was Maleeka's behavior during the school interview?
What does Maleeka's friend Sweets feel confident about?
What does Maleeka's friend Sweets feel confident about?
What does Maleeka's mother only let her off restriction at home for?
What does Maleeka's mother only let her off restriction at home for?
What does Maleeka consider doing in response to her job in the office?
What does Maleeka consider doing in response to her job in the office?
What does Maleeka recall freezing during?
What does Maleeka recall freezing during?
What does Maleeka's mother appreciate about Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka's mother appreciate about Miss Saunders?
What do teachers express concern about regarding Miss Saunders?
What do teachers express concern about regarding Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka's mother's new job lead to?
What does Maleeka's mother's new job lead to?
What does Maleeka's friend Sweets feel confident about?
What does Maleeka's friend Sweets feel confident about?
What does Maleeka consider doing instead of going to class?
What does Maleeka consider doing instead of going to class?
Why does Maleeka feel compelled to wear her own clothes to school?
Why does Maleeka feel compelled to wear her own clothes to school?
What does Maleeka do while deciding whether to skip class?
What does Maleeka do while deciding whether to skip class?
What is Maleeka's opinion about the clothes Char gave her?
What is Maleeka's opinion about the clothes Char gave her?
What is the protagonist's primary source of financial support after her father's death?
What is the protagonist's primary source of financial support after her father's death?
What job does the protagonist have at the school?
What job does the protagonist have at the school?
How do most teachers feel about Miss Saunders' presence at the school?
How do most teachers feel about Miss Saunders' presence at the school?
What is Miss Saunders' previous career before transitioning to teaching?
What is Miss Saunders' previous career before transitioning to teaching?
What aspect of her previous job does Miss Saunders express she won't miss?
What aspect of her previous job does Miss Saunders express she won't miss?
Who is the only teacher who seems to like Miss Saunders?
Who is the only teacher who seems to like Miss Saunders?
What causes tension among the staff at the school?
What causes tension among the staff at the school?
What does the protagonist find boring about her job at the school office?
What does the protagonist find boring about her job at the school office?
What does Miss Saunders affirm her commitment to?
What does Miss Saunders affirm her commitment to?
What do most teachers feel towards Miss Saunders?
What do most teachers feel towards Miss Saunders?
What is the protagonist's primary struggle at school?
What is the protagonist's primary struggle at school?
What does Miss Saunders express she won't miss from her previous career?
What does Miss Saunders express she won't miss from her previous career?
What sparks a debate in the classroom?
What sparks a debate in the classroom?
What leads to mixed reactions from the class?
What leads to mixed reactions from the class?
What draws attention away from the lesson?
What draws attention away from the lesson?
What continues to disrupt the lesson despite Miss Saunders' attempts to refocus?
What continues to disrupt the lesson despite Miss Saunders' attempts to refocus?
What reveals the students' varying attitudes towards love, sacrifice, and self-worth?
What reveals the students' varying attitudes towards love, sacrifice, and self-worth?
What causes tension in the classroom?
What causes tension in the classroom?
What brings personal experiences and opinions into the conversation?
What brings personal experiences and opinions into the conversation?
What elicits mixed reactions from the class?
What elicits mixed reactions from the class?
What becomes contentious as different perspectives are shared?
What becomes contentious as different perspectives are shared?
What reveals the complexity of personal experiences and perspectives within the classroom dynamic?
What reveals the complexity of personal experiences and perspectives within the classroom dynamic?
What causes the classroom atmosphere to become tense?
What causes the classroom atmosphere to become tense?
What shifts the class dynamics?
What shifts the class dynamics?
What is the primary reason for John-John's hatred towards Maleeka?
What is the primary reason for John-John's hatred towards Maleeka?
Why does Maleeka feel misunderstood in the classroom?
Why does Maleeka feel misunderstood in the classroom?
What does John-John imply when he mocks Maleeka's situation?
What does John-John imply when he mocks Maleeka's situation?
Why does Maleeka realize that John-John is jealous of her?
Why does Maleeka realize that John-John is jealous of her?
What does Maleeka do to avoid embarrassment in the classroom?
What does Maleeka do to avoid embarrassment in the classroom?
What is the primary reason for the frustration among the students in the classroom?
What is the primary reason for the frustration among the students in the classroom?
What does Maleeka reveal to John-John about her struggles?
What does Maleeka reveal to John-John about her struggles?
Why does John-John accuse Maleeka of thinking she's better than him?
Why does John-John accuse Maleeka of thinking she's better than him?
What is the impact of Miss Saunders' unpreparedness on the class?
What is the impact of Miss Saunders' unpreparedness on the class?
What does John-John deny when confronted by Maleeka?
What does John-John deny when confronted by Maleeka?
What does Maleeka argue in response to John-John's accusations?
What does Maleeka argue in response to John-John's accusations?
What does Maleeka realize about John-John's behavior towards her?
What does Maleeka realize about John-John's behavior towards her?
What does Miss Carol inform Mr. Pajolli about?
What does Miss Carol inform Mr. Pajolli about?
Who challenges authority and flirts with Mr. Pajolli?
Who challenges authority and flirts with Mr. Pajolli?
What does Mr. Pajolli suggest about Charlese's math teacher, Tai?
What does Mr. Pajolli suggest about Charlese's math teacher, Tai?
Who encourages Maleeka to maintain her academic performance?
Who encourages Maleeka to maintain her academic performance?
What does Maleeka secretly write in her diary?
What does Maleeka secretly write in her diary?
What prompts Maleeka to avoid doing chores at home?
What prompts Maleeka to avoid doing chores at home?
What does Maleeka express concern about regarding Charlese's behavior?
What does Maleeka express concern about regarding Charlese's behavior?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
Who seeks assistance from Maleeka in the school office?
Who seeks assistance from Maleeka in the school office?
Who confronts Charlese about overdue library and math books?
Who confronts Charlese about overdue library and math books?
What does Maleeka avoid doing at home to focus on her homework?
What does Maleeka avoid doing at home to focus on her homework?
What does Charlese express interest in working in?
What does Charlese express interest in working in?
What does Charlese do when she sees Worm approaching her?
What does Charlese do when she sees Worm approaching her?
What does Maleeka do when Char asks her what she's up to?
What does Maleeka do when Char asks her what she's up to?
What does Charlese say about hanging out in the bathroom?
What does Charlese say about hanging out in the bathroom?
What is Maleeka's initial response to Charlese's question about being a slave or a master?
What is Maleeka's initial response to Charlese's question about being a slave or a master?
What does Maleeka struggle with in her relationship with Caleb?
What does Maleeka struggle with in her relationship with Caleb?
Who separates Maleeka and Caleb in detention?
Who separates Maleeka and Caleb in detention?
What does Maleeka overhear Miss Saunders and another student discussing?
What does Maleeka overhear Miss Saunders and another student discussing?
What is the perspective from which the text is written?
What is the perspective from which the text is written?
What chapter of the book is the text from?
What chapter of the book is the text from?
What issues does the story explore?
What issues does the story explore?
Who asks Maleeka to stay after school to discuss her diary?
Who asks Maleeka to stay after school to discuss her diary?
Where does Maleeka arrive late to meet Miss Saunders?
Where does Maleeka arrive late to meet Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka feel in the auditorium?
What does Maleeka feel in the auditorium?
What does the text primarily explore?
What does the text primarily explore?
What does Maleeka struggle with regarding Caleb?
What does Maleeka struggle with regarding Caleb?
What does Maleeka feel conflicted about regarding Caleb?
What does Maleeka feel conflicted about regarding Caleb?
What does Maleeka decide to do after her conversation with Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka decide to do after her conversation with Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka rewrite for the contest?
What does Maleeka rewrite for the contest?
What does Maleeka stay up late to do?
What does Maleeka stay up late to do?
What does Maleeka's conversation with her mother revolve around?
What does Maleeka's conversation with her mother revolve around?
What does Miss Saunders discuss with Maleeka?
What does Miss Saunders discuss with Maleeka?
What does Maleeka confront Miss Saunders about?
What does Maleeka confront Miss Saunders about?
What does Maleeka ask Miss Saunders about?
What does Maleeka ask Miss Saunders about?
What does Maleeka's diary entry revolve around?
What does Maleeka's diary entry revolve around?
What does Maleeka tell Miss Saunders she doesn't know what to do with?
What does Maleeka tell Miss Saunders she doesn't know what to do with?
What does Miss Saunders acknowledge about Maleeka?
What does Miss Saunders acknowledge about Maleeka?
What does Miss Saunders question Maleeka about?
What does Miss Saunders question Maleeka about?
What does Maleeka's mother discuss with her?
What does Maleeka's mother discuss with her?
What is the setting of the detention room described as?
What is the setting of the detention room described as?
Who are the classmates bullying Maleeka?
Who are the classmates bullying Maleeka?
Who enters the detention room and sits near Maleeka?
Who enters the detention room and sits near Maleeka?
What does Miss Saunders single out Maleeka for?
What does Miss Saunders single out Maleeka for?
What do Miss Carol and Maxine's actions suggest?
What do Miss Carol and Maxine's actions suggest?
What does Akeelma's diary entry reveal her longing for?
What does Akeelma's diary entry reveal her longing for?
What does the text capture about the treatment Maleeka experiences?
What does the text capture about the treatment Maleeka experiences?
What does the detention room symbolize?
What does the detention room symbolize?
What does the narrative shed light on?
What does the narrative shed light on?
What does the toxic social dynamics and oppressive environment within the school paint a vivid picture of?
What does the toxic social dynamics and oppressive environment within the school paint a vivid picture of?
What does Caleb mention about his detention?
What does Caleb mention about his detention?
What does Maleeka hope for while in the detention room?
What does Maleeka hope for while in the detention room?
What does Tai advise Miss Saunders against doing?
What does Tai advise Miss Saunders against doing?
What personal struggle does Miss Saunders acknowledge facing?
What personal struggle does Miss Saunders acknowledge facing?
What does Tai advise Maleeka on after catching her eavesdropping?
What does Tai advise Maleeka on after catching her eavesdropping?
What pattern does Miss Saunders indicate by asking Maleeka to stay after school?
What pattern does Miss Saunders indicate by asking Maleeka to stay after school?
What discrepancy do Tai and Miss Saunders discuss?
What discrepancy do Tai and Miss Saunders discuss?
What does Miss Saunders insist on despite the challenges she faces?
What does Miss Saunders insist on despite the challenges she faces?
What does Miss Saunders express frustration about?
What does Miss Saunders express frustration about?
What does Tai express admiration for regarding Miss Saunders?
What does Tai express admiration for regarding Miss Saunders?
What does Tai emphasize about Miss Saunders?
What does Tai emphasize about Miss Saunders?
What does Miss Saunders catch Maleeka doing?
What does Miss Saunders catch Maleeka doing?
What does Tai encourage Miss Saunders not to let ruin her?
What does Tai encourage Miss Saunders not to let ruin her?
What does Miss Saunders reveal about her seventh graders?
What does Miss Saunders reveal about her seventh graders?
What causes Maleeka to run out of the building?
What causes Maleeka to run out of the building?
What interrupts Maleeka's attempt to unlock the door?
What interrupts Maleeka's attempt to unlock the door?
What causes Maleeka to fall down and bust open her knee?
What causes Maleeka to fall down and bust open her knee?
What motivates Char to be the first to run out of the building?
What motivates Char to be the first to run out of the building?
What does the protagonist do when she encounters John-John being attacked by a group of boys?
What does the protagonist do when she encounters John-John being attacked by a group of boys?
What does the protagonist do in exchange for Char's promise of better clothes?
What does the protagonist do in exchange for Char's promise of better clothes?
How does the protagonist feel after the incident with the group of boys?
How does the protagonist feel after the incident with the group of boys?
What does the protagonist do when feeling pressured by the situation involving Char?
What does the protagonist do when feeling pressured by the situation involving Char?
How does the protagonist view Char in the situation involving the lost money?
How does the protagonist view Char in the situation involving the lost money?
What ultimately saves the protagonist from the overwhelming situation with the group of boys?
What ultimately saves the protagonist from the overwhelming situation with the group of boys?
What does the protagonist's action of fighting off the boys demonstrate?
What does the protagonist's action of fighting off the boys demonstrate?
What does the protagonist promise Char in exchange for not revealing the lost money?
What does the protagonist promise Char in exchange for not revealing the lost money?
What does the protagonist feel about the lack of help from others during the incident with the boys?
What does the protagonist feel about the lack of help from others during the incident with the boys?
What does the protagonist do when she encounters John-John being taunted by a group of boys?
What does the protagonist do when she encounters John-John being taunted by a group of boys?
How does the protagonist feel after the incident with the group of boys?
How does the protagonist feel after the incident with the group of boys?
What does the protagonist do when feeling pressured by the situation involving Char?
What does the protagonist do when feeling pressured by the situation involving Char?
What does the protagonist do after setting fire to a classroom?
What does the protagonist do after setting fire to a classroom?
What does the protagonist's friend Charlese offer her?
What does the protagonist's friend Charlese offer her?
What does the protagonist's mom expect her to do to make amends for her actions?
What does the protagonist's mom expect her to do to make amends for her actions?
What does the protagonist's mom want her to understand?
What does the protagonist's mom want her to understand?
What does the protagonist's friend Charlese face at school?
What does the protagonist's friend Charlese face at school?
What does the protagonist feel torn between?
What does the protagonist feel torn between?
What does the protagonist's mom want her to do regarding her actions?
What does the protagonist's mom want her to do regarding her actions?
What does the protagonist consider doing to earn money?
What does the protagonist consider doing to earn money?
What does Miss Jackson almost do?
What does Miss Jackson almost do?
How does the protagonist feel about the punishment from her mom?
How does the protagonist feel about the punishment from her mom?
What does the mom expect the protagonist to come up with?
What does the mom expect the protagonist to come up with?
What does the mom want the protagonist to do to make amends?
What does the mom want the protagonist to do to make amends?
What does Maleeka admit to Miss Saunders?
What does Maleeka admit to Miss Saunders?
Who does Maleeka accuse of being involved in the classroom incident?
Who does Maleeka accuse of being involved in the classroom incident?
What is Maleeka's reaction to Char's threats?
What is Maleeka's reaction to Char's threats?
What is Char's consequence for her behavior?
What is Char's consequence for her behavior?
How does Maleeka feel about Mr. Pajolli ending her office job?
How does Maleeka feel about Mr. Pajolli ending her office job?
What does Caleb give Maleeka?
What does Caleb give Maleeka?
How does Maleeka's mother feel about her stock market investments?
How does Maleeka's mother feel about her stock market investments?
What does Char pressure Maleeka not to do?
What does Char pressure Maleeka not to do?
Who is supportive and urges Maleeka to speak her mind?
Who is supportive and urges Maleeka to speak her mind?
Who threatens Maleeka, making her feel trapped and scared?
Who threatens Maleeka, making her feel trapped and scared?
Who ends up living with her grandparents as a consequence of her behavior?
Who ends up living with her grandparents as a consequence of her behavior?
What does Miss Saunders confront Maleeka about?
What does Miss Saunders confront Maleeka about?
What does Char offer Maleeka in exchange for her silence?
What does Char offer Maleeka in exchange for her silence?
What does Char reveal about Maleeka, causing her to fear expulsion and isolation?
What does Char reveal about Maleeka, causing her to fear expulsion and isolation?
Who arrives at Maleeka's house and accuses her of theft?
Who arrives at Maleeka's house and accuses her of theft?
What does Maleeka's mother do when Miss Saunders accuses Maleeka of theft?
What does Maleeka's mother do when Miss Saunders accuses Maleeka of theft?
What does the chapter end with, as Miss Saunders confronts Maleeka and her mother tries to shield her from the situation?
What does the chapter end with, as Miss Saunders confronts Maleeka and her mother tries to shield her from the situation?
What does Maleeka struggle with the decision of whether to do?
What does Maleeka struggle with the decision of whether to do?
What does Maleeka receive a congratulatory letter for winning?
What does Maleeka receive a congratulatory letter for winning?
What does Maleeka's mother do after Maleeka receives the congratulatory letter?
What does Maleeka's mother do after Maleeka receives the congratulatory letter?
What does the text capture the complexities of in Maleeka's life?
What does the text capture the complexities of in Maleeka's life?
What does Maleeka feel towards Caleb for coming to aid John-John despite his previous taunts about her skin color?
What does Maleeka feel towards Caleb for coming to aid John-John despite his previous taunts about her skin color?
What does Char do to retaliate after Maleeka decides to tell on her?
What does Char do to retaliate after Maleeka decides to tell on her?
What does Maleeka's mother do after Maleeka tells her about the incident involving Char?
What does Maleeka's mother do after Maleeka tells her about the incident involving Char?
Flashcards
Miss Saunders's teaching style
Miss Saunders's teaching style
Miss Saunders emphasizes self-acceptance, encourages imagination, and uses creative assignments to engage students.
Surprise Test
Surprise Test
A spontaneous evaluation used by Miss Saunders to assess student understanding without impacting their grades.
Charlese's Manipulation
Charlese's Manipulation
Charlese tries to control group assignments for her benefit, but Miss Saunders intervenes to ensure fairness.
Desda's Struggle
Desda's Struggle
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Seventeenth-Century Diary
Seventeenth-Century Diary
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Maleeka's Punishment
Maleeka's Punishment
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Teachers' Concerns about Miss Saunders
Teachers' Concerns about Miss Saunders
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Mr. Pajolli's Encouragement
Mr. Pajolli's Encouragement
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Maleeka's Mother's Expectations
Maleeka's Mother's Expectations
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Sweets and Maleeka's Friendship
Sweets and Maleeka's Friendship
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Disruptive Student
Disruptive Student
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Parent Complaints
Parent Complaints
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Charlese's Behavior
Charlese's Behavior
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Tai's Teaching Style
Tai's Teaching Style
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Maleeka's Determination
Maleeka's Determination
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Miss Saunders's Frustration
Miss Saunders's Frustration
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Tai's Admiration for Miss Saunders
Tai's Admiration for Miss Saunders
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Failing Students
Failing Students
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Discrepancy between Enthusiasm and Performance
Discrepancy between Enthusiasm and Performance
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Miss Saunders's Standards
Miss Saunders's Standards
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Miss Saunders's Personal Challenges
Miss Saunders's Personal Challenges
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Tai's Advice to Miss Saunders
Tai's Advice to Miss Saunders
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Maleeka's Eavesdropping
Maleeka's Eavesdropping
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Tai's Advice to Maleeka
Tai's Advice to Maleeka
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Maleeka's Tough Choice
Maleeka's Tough Choice
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Char's Retaliation
Char's Retaliation
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Miss Saunders's Accusation
Miss Saunders's Accusation
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Maleeka's Mother's Protectiveness
Maleeka's Mother's Protectiveness
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Study Notes
Miss Saunders's Class and Charlese's New Look
- Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising.
- Miss Saunders initiates a surprise test to evaluate the students' knowledge and abilities, with no impact on grades.
- Momma takes the protagonist shopping after receiving a work bonus, allowing her to buy new clothes.
- The protagonist's new look draws attention at school, with Charlese making a negative comment upon seeing her.
- In Miss Saunders's class, the students are paired up for an assignment, and Charlese tries to manipulate the pairing but is thwarted by Miss Saunders.
- Desda, a talented cook, struggles with reading and is set to receive tutoring from Miss Saunders.
- Miss Saunders assigns the class to write a diary from the perspective of a teenager in the seventeenth century to foster empathy and imagination.
- John-John questions the assignment, and Miss Saunders explains its purpose as an exercise in writing and imagination.
- The protagonist observes Desda's enthusiasm for the assignment but initially remains silent.
- The chapter provides insight into the protagonist's evolving self-image and dynamics within Miss Saunders's class.
- Miss Saunders's teaching approach and the students' reactions to her assignments are highlighted.
- The text offers a glimpse into the protagonist's changing relationships with her peers and her mother's impact on her life.
Maleeka's struggles and friendships
- Maleeka's mother appreciates the concern shown by her teacher, Miss Saunders, who is wealthy and has given up a good job to come to McClenton
- Maleeka is forced to work in the office as a punishment and decides to investigate Miss Saunders
- Maleeka overhears teachers complaining about Miss Saunders, expressing concern about her teaching methods
- Maleeka eavesdrops on the teachers' conversation while working in the office
- Mr. Mac and Miss Benson are critical of Miss Saunders, and Maleeka tries to eavesdrop on their conversation
- Mr. Pajolli encourages Maleeka, telling her things will work out if she tries hard enough
- Maleeka considers ways to quit her job in the office
- Maleeka's mother only lets her off restriction at home because she has started a new job
- Maleeka's friend Sweets visits, and they talk about boys and school
- Sweets admires a boy named Larry, and Maleeka recalls freezing during an interview at a fancy school
- Maleeka's mother was embarrassed by Maleeka's behavior during the school interview
- Sweets and Maleeka have been best friends since kindergarten, and Sweets is confident about her place in the fancy school
A Day in the School Office
- Miss Benson and Mr. Pajolli discuss a disruptive student, referred to as "she," who challenges the status quo
- Miss Carol informs Mr. Pajolli about parent complaints regarding excessive homework and reading
- Desda and Charlese seek assistance from Maleeka in the school office
- Charlese challenges authority and flirts with Mr. Pajolli, expressing interest in working in the office
- Mr. Pajolli confronts Charlese about overdue library and math books, prompting her to leave for class
- Mr. Pajolli suggests that Charlese's math teacher, Tai, is engaging and effective in her teaching style
- Tai encourages Maleeka to maintain her academic performance, despite her new office responsibilities
- Maleeka secretly writes a narrative in her diary, expressing determination and resilience
- Maleeka avoids doing chores at home to work on her homework and visit Charlese
- Maleeka expresses concern about Charlese's freedom and behavior, influenced by her sister Juju
- The text is an excerpt from a book, depicting a day in the life of Maleeka, a student dealing with academic and personal challenges
- The narrative provides insight into the characters' interactions and the dynamics within the school environment
Teacher-Student Dynamics and Personal Struggles
- Miss Saunders expresses frustration about the lack of help in moving items for her class and thanks Tai for assistance
- Tai expresses admiration for Miss Saunders' methods to keep students engaged
- Miss Saunders reveals that half of her seventh graders are failing
- Tai and Miss Saunders discuss the discrepancy between students' enthusiasm and poor test-taking skills
- Tai encourages Miss Saunders to not discourage students by failing them and to help them improve their test-taking abilities
- Miss Saunders insists on maintaining standards and believes the students will thank her later
- Miss Saunders acknowledges the challenges she faces due to personal appearance and the pressure she puts on herself to excel
- Tai advises Miss Saunders to not let the need for perfection ruin her, emphasizing her value as a teacher
- Miss Saunders catches Maleeka eavesdropping on their conversation and gets upset
- Tai remains calm and advises Maleeka on the importance of respecting others' privacy
- Maleeka refrains from sharing what she overheard with her friend Char, who is struggling in Miss Saunders' class
- Miss Saunders asks Maleeka to stay after school, indicating a pattern of making students stay late for her
The Skin I'm In: Facing Adversity and Making Tough Choices
- Maleeka encounters a group of people, including Caleb and his mother, who come to aid John-John after he was beaten up
- Maleeka feels grateful for Caleb's help and for being able to assist John-John despite his previous taunts about her skin color
- Maleeka's mother is concerned and supportive, making her tell the story of what happened multiple times before allowing her to retreat to her room
- Maleeka receives a congratulatory letter from the library for winning a writing contest, causing her and her mother to tear up, missing her absent father
- Maleeka and her mother frame the letter and hang it in her room, next to her father's poem
- Maleeka struggles with the decision of whether to tell on Char, who has threatened her, or keep quiet
- Char offers her money to stay silent, but Maleeka ultimately decides to tell on her for the incident involving the fire
- Char, however, retaliates by revealing that she framed Maleeka for theft, causing Maleeka to fear expulsion and isolation
- Miss Saunders arrives at Maleeka's house, accusing her of theft, and Maleeka's mother intervenes, inviting Miss Saunders inside
- Maleeka's mother tries to protect her, and Maleeka feels guilt and anxiety about the situation
- The chapter ends with a sense of apprehension as Miss Saunders confronts Maleeka, and her mother tries to shield her from the situation
- The text captures the complexities of Maleeka's life, including her struggles with self-worth, difficult choices, and the impact of her peers' actions on her future
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