Aleeza Kazmi Pastels and Crayons

According to the text, what inspired George Dawes Green to start The Moth?

• His love for collecting moths.
• His childhood memories of people telling stories on porches in Georgia.
• His desire to create a platform for professional storytellers.
• His experience working with children.

According to the text, what was unique about the self-portrait project Aleeza and her friends were working on?

• They were using watercolors instead of crayons.
• They were drawing portraits of their teacher, Ms. Harrington.
• They were using oil pastels, which were shared among the students.
• They were creating digital portraits on computers.

According to the text, what did Aleeza realize when she used the peach-colored pastel?

• The peach color matched her skin tone perfectly.
• The peach color was her favorite color to use.
• The peach color did not quite match her own skin tone.
• The peach color was not available in the box of pastels.

According to the text, what is the main focus of the stories shared on The Moth platform?

According to the text, what did Aleeza love about oil pastels?

According to the text, what is the title of Aleeza Kazmi's story that she shared on The Moth?

Aleeza's story describes a moment when she realized the peach-colored pastel didn't match her skin tone, leading to a deeper understanding of her identity. Describe a time when you became more aware of your own identity or a unique aspect of yourself. How did this realization affect you?

Aleeza and her friends were working on a self-portrait project in class. Think about a time when you had to represent yourself or your ideas in a creative way. What did you create, and what did you learn about yourself through that process?

Aleeza's story emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self. Describe a time when you felt pressure to conform or change who you are. How did you handle the situation, and what did you learn about the importance of self-acceptance?