Comp Check: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

What type of story is I Know Why the Caged Birs Sings?

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is Maya Angelou called as a child?

• Iggy

• Maggie

• Marguerite

• Maya

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Who is the person who changed her life?

• Her Mother

• Her grandmother "Mama"

• Her father

• Mrs. Flowers

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What word did she NOT use to describe Mrs. Flowers?

• An Aristocrat

• Kind

• Educated

• Sacrilegious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was unique about Mrs. Flowers?

• She lived outside of town

• Her name

• She was not offended to speak with others who may be beneath her

• She had no children

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Why was Marguerite so offended by her "Mama"?

• Because of the way she dressed

• Because of the way she spoke to Mrs. Flowers

• Because of the way she treated her and her brother

• Because she cursed too much

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did Mrs. Flowers serve to Marguerite?

• Milk and Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Tea and Sandwhiches

• Soda and Candy

• Lemonade and Tea Cookies

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Which was NOT something Mrs. Flowers told her on that first day?

• You must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy

• To always think before you speak

• Some people who are unable to attend school are more educated and intelligent than college professors

• To always listen carefully to what country people call "Mothers Wit"

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Why was Mrs. Flowers such an important person in Marguerite's life?

• She helped her to come out of her shell and become the person she is today

• She saved her from her grandmother

• She gave her money to write her book

• She raised her from a baby.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What Point of View is the story written from?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person omniscient

• 3rd person limited

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6