Understanding Kindness in 'Each Kindness'

The story follows a classroom where a new student, Maya, is introduced. Despite her attempts to connect, she faces rejection from her peers. Miss Albert, the teacher, conducts a lesson on kindness, illustrating how small acts ripple outwards. Chloe, one of the students, reflects on her missed opportunities to be kind to Maya, who eventually moves away. The narrative emphasizes the importance of kindness and the regret that can follow when it's not shown.

Who is the author of 'Each Kindness'?

• Maya Angelou

• Jacqueline Woodson

• J.K. Rowling

• Evie Lewis

What season is described at the beginning of the story?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

How does Maya appear when she is first introduced?

• Excited and talkative

• Confident and cheerful

• Shy and looking down

• Angry and upset

What is notable about Maya's shoes?

• They are too big for her

• They are brightly colored

• They are spring shoes not meant for snow

• They are brand new

Where does Maya sit on her first day?

• By the window

• Next to the narrator

• In the back of the class

• Next to the teacher

How does the narrator react to Maya's smile on the first day?

• Smiles back

• Ignores her

• Moves away

• Laughs

What does Maya show the other girls at the slide?

• A new dress

• A shiny Jacks and red ball

• A toy car

• A new book

How do the other children respond to Maya's invitation to play?

• They join her

• They ignore her

• They laugh at her

• They tell the teacher

What do the classmates whisper about Maya?

• Her hobbies

• Her family

• Her clothes and food

• Her intelligence

What does Maya bring to school to show her classmates?

• A musical instrument

• A pet

• A deck of cards and Pickup Sticks

• A new phone