The Skin I'm In -Jan.8,2025

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Analyzing Figurative Language:

Paragraph 8:

I eye the ceiling and count the blobs of gum hanging there like pretty-colored snot.    

What image does this simile create?

What is its purpose (what does it tell us about Maleeka?)

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Paragraph 1-8

Identify evidence in paragraph 1 that describes the classroom. How does the setting impact Maleeka? What does this tell you about her character?

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Re-read paragraph 10

What does Maleeka’s description about Malcolm Moore tell you about Maleeka?

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Analyzing Figurative Language:

Paragraph 9:

Miss Saunders is as quiet as a tiger sneaking up on its supper.    

What image does this simile create?

What is its purpose (what does it tell us about Miss Saunders?)

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Paragraph 9-12

How does the metaphor “I’m the doctor of love” contribute to the meaning of the text?

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Analyzing Figurative Language:

Paragraph 15:

“Don’t get all closed-mouthed, now,” she says.

How does the phrase contribute to the tone of the paragraph?

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Paragraph 13-21

What are two themes of the story? How are they developed? 

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Paragraph 13-21

How does the setting contribute to the plot?

Multiple Choice

Part A. Maleeka’s tone in this excerpt is best described as fill in the blank____________.

• mature

• focused

• defiant

• angry

Multiple Choice

Part B. Which passage from the text best supports the correct answer to Question 4?

• “Kids clap like they just seen a good movie, and they yell stuff like: ‘Go on, Miss Saunders.’”

• “Then Miss Saunders comes over to my desk and stares down at me.”

• “‘Don’t get all closed-mouthed, now,’ she says. ‘I hear you whispering in the hall. Laughing at me.’”

• “My hand goes up. I figure she’s embarrassed me twice since she’s been here this week. Now it’s her turn. ‘Not to hurt your feelings…but…I think it says, you know, you’re a freak.’”

Multiple Choice

Select the dialogue with its speaker.

“Can anybody else tell me what their face says to the world?”

• Miss Saunders

• Chrystal Johnson

• Maleeka

• Malcolm Moore

• Gregory Williams

Multiple Choice

Select the dialogue with its speaker.

"That’s cold.”

• Chrystal Johnson

• Miss Saunders

• Maleeka

• Malcolm Moore

• Gregory Williams

Multiple Choice

Select the dialogue with its speaker.

“Not to hurt your feelings…but…I think it says, you know, you’re a freak.”

• Maleeka

• Miss Saunders

• Chrystal Johnson

• Malcolm Moore

• Gregory Williams

Multiple Choice

Select the dialogue with its speaker.

“It says to the homies, I’m the doctor of love. I’m good to ya and good for ya.”

• Malcolm Moore

• Miss Saunders

• Chrystal Johnson

• Maleeka

• Gregory Williams

Multiple Choice

Select the dialogue with its speaker.

“Maleeka’s face says, Black is beautiful.”

• Gregory Williams

• Miss Saunders

• Chrystal Johnson

• Maleeka

• Malcolm Moore