Unit 1: Brown Girl Dreaming

"The story wakes up, walks all over the room. Sits in a chair, crosses one leg over the other, says let me introduce myself."

This is an example of:

• synonyms

• personification

• antonyms

• rhyming

What does the author's family suggest she could be when she grows up?

• a teacher

• a lawyer

• a hair dresser

• all of the above

The teacher wants the author to read_____.

• slower

• faster

• with more expression

• with silly voices.

The author prefers the name Jacqueline, so why does she write the name Jackie on the board?

• She thinks Jackie sounds more catchy.

• It has fewer letters.

• She can't write a 'q' in cursive.

• She knows her mom wants her to be called Jackie.

At school, why is it difficult for the author when teachers realize she is Odella's younger sister?

• Odella was a trouble maker.

• Odella was the class clown.

• Odella was brilliant.

• Odella was untrustworthy.

What types of books does the author like best?

• biographies

• picture books

• mysteries

• nonfiction

Why is the book "Stevie" important to the author?

• It has brown people like her in it.

• It has a character who is a ballerina.

• It is the first book the author checks out.

• It was the first book the author was able to read.

Which word best describes the author's sister?

• helpful

• intelligent

• protective

• compassionate

How does the author's family react to her wanting to be a writer?

• They encourage her.

• They offer more realistic ideas.

• They laugh.

The speaker’s frequent comparisons between herself and her sister best show...

• how much the author dislikes her sister.

• how unimportant the author feels.