Skin I'm In

Which of the following is evidence of the thoughts Maleeka has about her identity?

• "They don't say nothing about the fact that I'm a math whiz..."

• "He's my color, but since second grade he's been teasing me about being black."

• "Maleeka, your skin is pretty."

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the main theme of the book 'Skin I'm In'?

• Identity and self-acceptance

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

• Mystery and suspense

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character in 'Skin I'm In' struggles with self-esteem issues?

• Maleeka

• John-John

• Miss Saunders

• Caleb

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What role does Miss Saunders play in 'Skin I'm In'?

• A new teacher who inspires Maleeka

• Maleeka's best friend

• The school principal

• Maleeka's mother

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

In 'Skin I'm In', what is Maleeka's talent that she is proud of?

• Mathematics

• Singing

• Dancing

• Drawing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which literary device is prominently used in 'Skin I'm In' to convey Maleeka's internal conflict?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Maleeka learn about beauty in 'Skin I'm In'?

• It comes from within

• It is defined by others

• It is only skin deep

• It is unimportant

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Maleeka's perception of herself change throughout 'Skin I'm In'?

• She gains confidence and self-acceptance

• She becomes more self-conscious

• She remains unchanged

• She becomes arrogant

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What is the significance of the title 'Skin I'm In'?

• It reflects the protagonist's journey to self-acceptance

• It refers to a literal skin condition

• It is a metaphor for societal norms

• It is a reference to a song

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'Skin I'm In'?

• Urban school environment

• Rural countryside

• Fantasy world

• Historical setting

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3