The Skin I'm In Chapters 1 & 2

What does Maleeka get teased about at school?

• Her dark skin.

• Her height.

• Her clothing style.

• Her academic performance.

What is the setting for this story?

• Park

• Store

• Home

• School

Who is the main character?

• Maleeka Madison

• Sarah Johnson

• Emily Davis

• Jessica Smith

Who teases Maleeka about the complexion of her skin?

• John-John

• Michael

• David

• Chris

From what point of view is this story told? Use the chart and to help you figure out who is telling us the story. Look back at the text, if needed.

• First person, the narrator is one of the characters.

• Third person limited, the narrator knows the thoughts of one character.

• Second person, the narrator addresses the reader directly.

• Third person omniscient, the narrator knows the thoughts of all characters.

How does Miss. Saunders dress?

• casual

• fancy

• sporty

• business casual

Clothes and appearance matter to Maleeka.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Not at all

What does Charlese's statement "You don't scare me" and her body language (hands on hips) say about her character?

• Charlese is a hero.

• Charlese is an antagonist.

• Charlese is indifferent.

• Charlese is afraid.

How does Maleeka dress?

• elegantly

• casually

• raggedy

• formally

Who is it that Maleeka already doesn't seem to like?

• Tai, the math teacher

• Caleb, a classmate

• Miss Saunders, the new English teacher

• Worm, Char's boyfriend