Stella By Starlight Chapters 22-24

Front

What did Stella learn about Papa during their ride to the Voter Registration Office?

Back

Papa used to write when he was young.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What type of contest is the Carolina Times offering?

Back

A poetry, writing, and art contest.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

Why is Stella hesitant to write about her experience at the pond?

Back

She believes it is too dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What did a white man say as he left the Voter Registration Office?

Back

He mentioned seeing others at the triple K meeting that night.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

What was the unfair aspect of how white men registered to vote?

Back

They only had to sign their names on a form, without taking a test or paying a tax.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the significance of voter registration in the context of the story?

Back

It represents the struggle for civil rights and equality.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How does Stella's perception of writing change throughout the chapters?

Back

She grapples with the dangers of expressing her thoughts and the importance of her voice.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What role does the Carolina Times play in the community?

Back

It serves as a platform for artistic expression and social commentary.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What historical context is important to understand the events in these chapters?

Back

The chapters reflect the racial tensions and civil rights issues of the time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does the character of Papa influence Stella's understanding of her own identity?

Back

Papa's past as a writer inspires Stella to consider the power of her own voice.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3