Piecing Me Together--Reading Check 5A

In Chapter 48, there is a difficulty at lunch. Explain why Jade is sent to see her school counselor. Carefully explain who made mistakes and what those mistakes were. What upsets you the most about this chapter? Quote the lines and discuss why/how you find them upsetting.

Review chapters 48-53. Discuss which adult's behavior helps encourage Jade to find her voice and to self advocate, and which adult's behavior is harmful. Explain carefully.

What is the most important or significant sentence in Chapter 76? Quote the sentence accurately and defend why you believe the sentence is important and how it relates to the rest of the book.

Discuss how Lee Lee's poem (Chapter 75) reflects to or speaks about Jade's own journey. Consider Jade as you first met her in the early chapters, with how you see Jade in the final chapters of the book. Be specific and include or refer directly to text evidence.

Where/how do Sam and Jade reconcile their differences and become friends again?

Who truly hears Jade, makes amends to her, and takes action to correct an injustice in a way that opens an important door for Jade?

• Mrs. Parker

• Mrs. Weber

• Mr. Flores

• Sam