The Skin I'm In Chapters 1 & 2

From what point of view is this story told? Use the chart and to help you figure out who is telling us the story. Look back at the text, if needed.

• First person, the narrator is one of the characters.

• Second person, the narrator is speaking directly to you.

• Third person, the narrator is not in the story.

• Fourth person, the narrator doesn't say anything.

Who is the main character?

• Char aka Charlese

• John-John

• Maleeka Madison

• Miss. Saunders

What does Maleeka get teased about at school?

• The scar on her face.

• Her dark skin.

• Her light skin.

• Her intelligence.

Who teases Maleeka about the complexion of her skin?

• Worm

• Char

• John-John

• Caleb

What is the setting for this story?

• Park

• Store

• Home

• School

Who is it that Maleeka already doesn't seem to like?

• Tai, the math teacher

• Caleb, a classmate

• Miss Saunders, the new English teacher

• Worm, Char's boyfriend

What can you infer (guess) about Miss Saunders based on her statement, "I want to give something back."

• She went to the school when she was younger.

• She wants to buy the students whatever they ask her to buy since she has a Gucci watch and dresses nice.

• She loves working with bad students.

• She cares about the students at the school and wants to help.

Charlese tells Miss Saunders, "You don't scare me" as she puts her hands on her hips. What does this say about Charlese's character? Use the chart to help you.

• Charlese is an antagonist.

• Charlese is a protagonist.

• Charlese is a positive role model and the teacher pet.

• Charlese is going to be helpful to Miss Saunders.

Who is Tai?

• Miss. Saunders' best friend since elementary school.

• She is a math teacher at the school.

• She is a student who likes to do yoga.

• There is nobody named Tai in the story.

How does Miss. Saunders dress?

• fancy

• raggedy

• plain

• mismatched