The Skin I’m In by Sharon Flake True and False

Miss Saunders is a new teacher at McClenton Middle School.

Miss Saunders has a giant white stain spread halfway across her face.

The narrator feels a bad feeling inside when he first sees Miss Saunders.

The narrator is excited to help Miss Saunders find the principal's office.

Miss Saunders is not a new teacher at the school.

Charlese and her sister Juju do not have financial struggles.

Miss Saunders is interrupted by Tai, who reveals they were college roommates and are close friends.

The girls gather in the bathroom every morning to talk and smoke.

Charlese and her friends often attend all their classes regularly.

Maleeka used to be a good student until she started hanging out with Caleb.

Caleb is not the smartest boy in school.

Caleb's attention caused Maleeka to be bullied by Charlese and her friends.

Charlese makes a rude comment about Miss Saunders' face.

Charlese and her friends never skip class.

Charlese provides Maleeka with clothes to wear.

Maleeka has never been bullied by Charlese and her friends.

Maleeka Madison encounters Miss Saunders, a new English teacher, and John-John McIntyre, who bullies her for her dark skin.

Miss Saunders compliments Maleeka's skin, leading John-John and others to tease her with a derogatory song about her skin color.

Maleeka faces ridicule for her homemade clothes and tall, skinny appearance at school.

Charlese lends Maleeka clothes, boosting her confidence, but later humiliates her by publicly demanding them back.

Maleeka decides she deserves better treatment and vows to stand up for herself.

Miss Saunders confronts Charlese and Worm for misbehaving in the hallway, leading to a tense exchange.

Charlese disrespects Miss Saunders, and Worm tries to calm her down.

Charlese's rebellious nature is highlighted, and Worm tries to control her.

Miss Saunders' tough approach may complicate Maleeka's already challenging situation at school.

Maleeka's confidence is shattered by the bullying she faces.

Charlese never shows any signs of disrespect towards Miss Saunders.

Miss Saunders' approach to discipline is ineffective in the school environment.

Maleeka experiences severe bullying during a class trip to Washington, D.C., due to her appearance and academic success

Char, a popular girl, agrees to protect Maleeka from bullies in exchange for doing her homework

Maleeka feels conflicted as Char provides her with expensive clothes but also emotionally abuses her

In class, Maleeka faces public humiliation when asked about the message her face conveys to the world

Miss Saunders, the teacher, challenges the students to express what their faces communicate

Malcolm, a classmate, humorously claims his face shows that he is 'the doctor of love'

John-John, another classmate, believes his face conveys a message of toughness and demands respect

Miss Saunders shares her personal experience of facing judgment due to her appearance and encourages self-acceptance

The students express curiosity and empathy towards Miss Saunders's story

Miss Saunders's openness prompts the students to ask her questions and examine her face

Miss Saunders initiates a surprise test to evaluate the students' knowledge and abilities, with no impact on grades.

Miss Saunders emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the journey to discovering one's true identity

The protagonist's new look draws attention at school, with Charlese making a negative comment upon seeing her.

The chapter delves into the themes of bullying, self-image, and the search for self-acceptance among the characters

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.

Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising.

Momma takes the protagonist shopping after receiving a work bonus, allowing her to buy new clothes.

Maleeka will be working in the school office for three weeks as a punishment

Miss Saunders believes that Maleeka is wasting her potential

Maleeka thinks Miss Saunders is a bossy person who treats everyone like they are broken pots

Miss Saunders is a real teacher at the school

Maleeka is initially praised for her new haircut by her peers at school

Maleeka's father's advice helps her regain composure after facing negative reactions at school

Maleeka's frequent lateness to school is caused by an unreliable alarm clock

Maleeka openly expresses her dissatisfaction with her mother's homemade clothing

Maleeka's mother's financial hopes are unstable due to household repairs and lottery dreams

Miss Saunders is a new teacher at McClenton Middle School

Charlese provides Maleeka with expensive clothes but also emotionally abuses her

Maleeka's confidence is shattered by the bullying she faces

Caleb's attention caused Maleeka to be bullied by Charlese and her friends

In class, Maleeka faces public humiliation when asked about the message her face conveys to the world

Char, a popular girl, agrees to protect Maleeka from bullies in exchange for doing her homework

Momma takes the protagonist shopping after receiving a work bonus, allowing her to buy new clothes

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's mother only lets her off restriction at home because she has started a new job

Sweets and Maleeka have been best friends since kindergarten, and Sweets is confident about her place in the fancy school

Mr. Pajolli encourages Maleeka, telling her things will work out if she tries hard enough

Maleeka's friend Sweets visits, and they talk about boys and school

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 considers ways to quit her job in the office

Maleeka's mother was embarrassed by Maleeka's behavior during the school interview

Sweets admires a boy named Larry, and Maleeka recalls freezing during an interview at a fancy school

Mr. Mac and Miss Benson are critical of Miss Saunders, and Maleeka tries to eavesdrop on their conversation

Maleeka eavesdrops on the teachers' conversation while working in the office

Maleeka decides to change her appearance by cutting her hair short, hoping for a new identity and better treatment from others.

Sweets helps Maleeka find a hairdresser, Ronnie, who agrees to cut Maleeka's hair in exchange for three Saturdays of work and permission from her mother.

Ronnie advises Maleeka to use Vaseline instead of red lipstick due to her young age.

Maleeka receives compliments from other hairdressers and customers, boosting her self-esteem.

The transformation marks a turning point for Maleeka, as she begins to embrace her new appearance and the confidence that comes with it.

Maleeka's decision to change her appearance reflects her desire for acceptance and self-confidence, signaling a shift in her self-perception.

Maleeka's best friend, Sweets, gets into a prestigious school and becomes focused on studying, leaving Maleeka feeling abandoned.

Maleeka doesn't reveal her true motivation for the haircut to Sweets or her mother, keeping her desire for a new image a secret.

Ronnie and others praise Maleeka's new appearance, and she begins to feel more positive about herself.

Sweets supports Maleeka and agrees with the positive feedback about her new look.

Maleeka applies red lipstick, but Ronnie advises her to use Vaseline instead due to her young age.

Maleeka finds an old mirror from her late father and admires her physical features, although she is self-conscious about her skin color.

True or false: The lunch ladies at McClenton Middle School are known to tamper with food if students complain about it.

True or false: The protagonist's friend, Charlese, insults the quality of the school lunch and ends up with unappetizing additions to her food.

True or false: The protagonist secretly improves Charlese's food by scraping off the unwanted additions and adding condiments.

True or false: Charlese eats the improved food but dismisses the protagonist, who then joins another friend at a different table.

True or false: The narrator's mother is preoccupied with stocks and financial matters, showing her ongoing struggle to make ends meet.

True or false: The protagonist's mother's financial struggles are contrasted with her intelligence and resourcefulness.

True or false: The text provides insight into the challenges faced by the protagonist and her mother, as well as the dynamics within the school cafeteria.

True or false: The protagonist's lunch spills, leaving a mess due to her mother's heavy-handed use of salad oil.

True or false: The narrator's mother is struggling to make money and has tried various sales jobs without success.

True or false: Despite being perceived as eccentric, the narrator's mother is actually very intelligent and financially savvy.

True or false: The protagonist offers her own lunch to Charlese, who refuses it and causes a scene in the cafeteria.

True or false: Under pressure from Charlese, the protagonist exchanges her friend's lunch, and the lunch lady reluctantly replaces it.

True or false: Maleeka decides to skip class to read 'Life of a Slave Girl' in the bathroom?

True or false: Maleeka has already read 'Life of a Slave Girl' twice

True or false: Charlese offers Maleeka her clothes to wear to school

True or false: Miss Saunders gave Maleeka the book 'Life of a Slave Girl'

Maleeka confronts John-John about his hatred towards her, which he admits to

John-John accuses Maleeka of thinking she's better than him because she refused to sit next to him in second grade

Maleeka reveals her struggles, including failing classes and borrowing clothes to fit in

Miss Saunders arrives late and shares irrelevant personal details, causing frustration among the students

Maleeka and other students, including herself, pretend to have read the assigned material to avoid embarrassment

Charlese's rebellious nature is highlighted, and Worm tries to control her

Miss Saunders assigns the class to write a diary from the perspective of a teenager in the seventeenth century to foster empathy and imagination

Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising

John-John believes his face conveys a message of toughness and demands respect

Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising

Maleeka is initially praised for her new haircut by her peers at school

Miss Saunders' tough approach may complicate Maleeka's already challenging situation at school

True or false: Miss Benson and Mr. Pajolli discuss a disruptive student, referred to as 'she,' who challenges the status quo

True or false: Miss Carol informs Mr. Pajolli about parent complaints regarding excessive homework and reading

True or false: Charlese challenges authority and flirts with Mr. Pajolli, expressing interest in working in the office

True or false: Mr. Pajolli suggests that Charlese's math teacher, Tai, is engaging and effective in her teaching style

True or false: Maleeka secretly writes a narrative in her diary, expressing determination and resilience

True or false: Maleeka avoids doing chores at home to work on her homework and visit Charlese

True or false: Tai encourages Maleeka to maintain her academic performance, despite her new office responsibilities

True or false: Maleeka expresses concern about Charlese's freedom and behavior, influenced by her sister Juju

True or false: The text is an excerpt from a book, depicting a day in the life of Maleeka, a student dealing with academic and personal challenges

True or false: Desda and Charlese seek assistance from Maleeka in the school office

True or false: Mr. Pajolli confronts Charlese about overdue library and math books, prompting her to leave for class

True or false: The narrative provides insight into the characters' interactions and the dynamics within the school environment

True or false: The protagonist's father has died, and she and her mother have lived off his Social Security and savings.

True or false: The protagonist is struggling with her behavior at school and her friendship with Char.

True or false: The protagonist is working in the school office but finds it boring and wants to have fun.

True or false: Miss Saunders expresses her desire to teach and her decision to leave the business world.

True or false: The teachers at the school are stirred up by Miss Saunders, with some speculating about her intentions and her relationship with the principal.

True or false: Most teachers resent Miss Saunders, except for Tai, who seems to be the only one who likes her.

True or false: Miss Saunders' presence at the school has caused tension among the staff, with suspicions about her motives and her relationship with the principal.

True or false: Miss Saunders affirms her commitment to teaching and expresses that she won't miss the material aspects of her previous job.

True or false: In the text, Miss Saunders opens up about her previous career and her decision to transition to teaching.

True or false: The protagonist encounters her teacher, Miss Saunders, in the hallway and engages in a conversation with her.

True or false: Miss Saunders' background and why she chose to teach at their school surprises the protagonist.

True or false: Miss Saunders questions Miss Saunders about her future plans and whether she will miss the money from her previous career.

True or false: Miss Saunders erases a drawing of a woman's face on the blackboard, titled 'THE TEACHER WITH TWO FACES,' causing tension in the classroom.

True or false: The class discusses Romeo and Juliet, and the topic of self-love emerges.

True or false: Jerimey expresses the importance of self-love and care, sparking a debate on the value of loving oneself versus others.

True or false: The classroom atmosphere becomes tense as students express conflicting views on love and self-worth.

True or false: Miss Saunders attempts to refocus the discussion on Romeo and Juliet, but the students' personal conflicts continue to disrupt the lesson.

True or false: Desda's story about her mother's grief elicits mixed reactions, with some students making disrespectful remarks.

True or false: The classroom discussion becomes emotionally charged, revealing the students' varying attitudes towards love, sacrifice, and self-worth.

True or false: The dialogue highlights the complexity of personal experiences and perspectives on love and self-worth within the classroom dynamic.

True or false: John-John and Jerimey engage in a heated exchange, drawing attention away from the lesson.

True or false: The discussion on love and sacrifice becomes contentious as different perspectives are shared.

True or false: The class dynamics shift as personal experiences and opinions are brought into the conversation.

True or false: Desda shares a personal story about her mother's struggle with grief after her father's death, leading to mixed reactions from the class.

Maleeka decides to skip class to read 'Life of a Slave Girl' in the bathroom.

Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising.

Charlese makes a rude comment about Miss Saunders' face.

Caleb is not the smartest boy in school.

True or false: Miss Saunders has personal pictures on her desk.

True or false: Maleeka decides to enter a writing contest at the library.

True or false: Maleeka's diary entry discusses Akeelma and her conversation with her mother about writing.

True or false: Miss Saunders questions Maleeka about discussing a conversation with Tai.

True or false: Maleeka's conversation with her mother about her father's writing and a potential poem about her.

True or false: Maleeka confronts Miss Saunders about being teased and asserts her self-worth.

True or false: Maleeka rewrites her writing for the contest and stays up late to finish it.

True or false: Miss Saunders acknowledges Maleeka's good points and writing abilities.

True or false: Maleeka asks Miss Saunders about her friends and her friendship with Tai.

True or false: Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising.

True or false: Maleeka tells Miss Saunders she doesn't know what she's going to do with her writing.

True or false: Miss Saunders discusses Maleeka's diary and praises her writing.

Maleeka's classmates Char, Raina, and Raise mock her appearance and burn her books.

Miss Saunders is frustrated at her students' lack of follow-through

Char manipulates Maleeka into hanging out with her so she can improve her grades.

Tai compliments Miss Saunders on her teaching methods and keeping students engaged

Half of Miss Saunders' seventh graders are failing

Miss Saunders catches Maleeka and Char smoking in the bathroom and punishes them.

Char demands money from Miss Saunders for a designer lipstick she dropped.

Miss Saunders acknowledges the difficulties she faces due to her appearance and the pressure she feels to excel in every aspect of her life

Miss Saunders catches Maleeka eavesdropping and confronts her, showing frustration

Akeelma shares an emotional diary entry about longing for the sun.

Char believes Miss Saunders is failing her on purpose and confides in Juju, who promises to handle the situation

School detention room is described as hot, damp, and cramped, with Miss Birdy as the teacher.

Miss Saunders asks Maleeka to stay after school for a conversation about an undisclosed matter

Caleb, a former class president, is also in detention and strikes up a conversation with Maleeka.

Tai advises Maleeka on the importance of respecting others' privacy

Maleeka questions Caleb's presence in detention, and he explains that Mr. P. put him there.

Miss Saunders insists on holding her students to the same standards as others and defends her grading approach

Maleeka is supposed to be doing English homework in detention but gets distracted by Caleb's arrival.

The text highlights the harsh treatment Maleeka receives from her classmates and authority figures at school.

Maleeka feels conflicted as Char provides her with expensive clothes but also emotionally abuses her

Miss Saunders lectures Maleeka about her behavior and academic potential.

Miss Saunders assigns the class to write a diary from the perspective of a teenager in the seventeenth century to foster empathy and imagination

Miss Saunders believes that Maleeka is wasting her potential

Miss Saunders takes Maleeka and Char to the school office for cutting class and smoking.

True or false: Maleeka expresses regret for questioning Caleb's actions while admiring his volunteer work?

True or false: Maleeka quickly forgives Caleb for his past actions and welcomes him back into her life without hesitation?

True or false: Miss Saunders schedules a meeting with Maleeka after school and is waiting for her in the school office?

True or false: Maleeka overhears a conversation between Miss Saunders and another student, Tai, in the auditorium?

True or false: Maleeka stumbles upon The Wiz rehearsal while looking for Miss Saunders in the auditorium?

True or false: Maleeka's mother takes her shopping after receiving a work bonus, allowing her to buy new clothes?

True or false: Sweets supports Maleeka and agrees with the positive feedback about her new look?

True or false: Miss Saunders confronts Charlese and Worm for misbehaving in the hallway, leading to a tense exchange?

True or false: Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising?

True or false: Maleeka faces ridicule for her homemade clothes and tall, skinny appearance at school?

True or false: The girls gather in the bathroom every morning to talk and smoke?

True or false: Caleb's attention caused Maleeka to be bullied by Charlese and her friends?

Maleeka's knee is bleeding after she falls down the steps while trying to escape from the janitor.

Miss Jackson's dogs bark and growl aggressively at Maleeka while she is trying to find her key.

Miss Jackson sticks her head out the window to shush her barking dogs when Maleeka is trying to find her key.

The fire engines from the stationhouse around the corner are coming to the building to undo what Maleeka has done.

True or false: The protagonist feels guilty and apologizes to her mom, who is deeply upset and struggles to cope.

True or false: The mom expects the protagonist to come up with $2000 to pay for the damages caused by her actions.

True or false: The protagonist's friend Charlese is facing expulsion from school and is involved in risky behavior.

True or false: Charlese’s sister is willing to pay her $400 if she completes seventh grade, which adds to the protagonist’s dilemma.

True or false: The protagonist feels scared and tries to reason with her mom, but her mom remains firm in her decision.

True or false: The protagonist is torn between loyalty to her friend and the consequences of her actions, leading to internal conflict.

True or false: The protagonist is sneaking back into her house after setting fire to a classroom and worries about her mom finding out.

True or false: The mom wants the protagonist to understand her worth and take responsibility for her actions.

True or false: The mom is determined to make the protagonist take responsibility for her actions and learn from the situation.

True or false: The protagonist considers making money but gets a call from Charlese, who is involved in trouble.

True or false: Miss Jackson calls and almost reveals the protagonist's secret, but she manages to cover it up.

True or false: The mom is determined to make the protagonist take responsibility for her actions and learn from the situation.

True or false: The protagonist agrees not to tell Char about losing the money and asks for help paying it back?

True or false: The protagonist intervenes and fights off a group of boys to protect John-John?

True or false: The protagonist feels overwhelmed and grabs a switch to fight back until the boys run away?

True or false: The incident leaves the protagonist feeling shaken and scared?

True or false: The protagonist's actions demonstrate courage and a sense of justice in protecting John-John?

True or false: The protagonist feels abandoned by the police but is ultimately saved by the intervention of some adults?

True or false: The protagonist's internal struggle and the lack of help from others highlight the challenges she faces?

True or false: Char asks for the protagonist's silence in exchange for better clothes?

True or false: The protagonist sees Char as trustworthy and promises not to tell?

True or false: The protagonist's internal struggle leads her to rip out an optimistic entry from her diary?

True or false: The protagonist is sent to a store and encounters John-John, who taunts her about her trouble at school?

True or false: The protagonist's internal struggle and the lack of help from others highlight the challenges she faces?

The protagonist, Maleeka, is grateful for Caleb's help despite his previous taunts about her skin color

Maleeka ultimately decides to tell on Char for the incident involving the fire

Char 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

The transformation marks a turning point for Maleeka, as she begins to embrace her new appearance and the confidence that comes with it

Miss Saunders initiates a surprise test to evaluate the students' knowledge and abilities, with no impact on grades

Maleeka's best friend, Sweets, gets into a prestigious school and becomes focused on studying, leaving Maleeka feeling abandoned

Miss Saunders catches Maleeka eavesdropping and confronts her, showing frustration

Miss Saunders's openness prompts the students to ask her questions and examine her face

Maleeka's decision to change her appearance reflects her desire for acceptance and self-confidence, signaling a shift in her self-perception

The protagonist observes Desda's enthusiasm for the assignment but initially remains silent

John-John believes his face conveys a message of toughness and demands respect

True or false: Miss Saunders confronts Maleeka about rumors that she had help in destroying the classroom, urging her to trust her with the truth.

True or false: Char threatens Maleeka, making her feel trapped and scared.

True or false: Maleeka eventually breaks down, confessing and accusing Charlese of being involved too.

True or false: A week later, Char is sent to live with her grandparents, and Maleeka is relieved that Char can no longer hurt her.

True or false: Mr. Pajolli ends Maleeka's office job, but she feels conflicted about it.

True or false: Caleb gives Maleeka a letter and seems embarrassed when she questions him about it.

True or false: The letter contains a poem for Maleeka, expressing affection and admiration for her.

True or false: Maleeka receives compliments from other hairdressers and customers, boosting her self-esteem.

True or false: Miss Saunders encourages self-acceptance and confidence, sharing her own self-perception and background in advertising.

True or false: The chapter delves into the themes of bullying, self-image, and the search for self-acceptance among the characters.

True or false: Maleeka's decision to change her appearance reflects her desire for acceptance and self-confidence, signaling a shift in her self-perception.

True or false: Miss Saunders emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the journey to discovering one's true identity.