"Sixth Grade" by Michele Wallace
Create a thinking map to compare the home life that Sandra of “Sixth Grade” has in the story with the home life that the other students in her school have.
What is the main problem that Sandra has in “Sixth Grade”? It is when the teacher thinks she will get F's but she gets A's. The teacher says that because she is black.
What type of conflict is there in “Sixth Grade”? How is it resolved? The story is resolved by her mom talking to the teacher and the school. She moves schools
Create a thinking map to compare the home life that Sandra of “Sixth Grade” has in the story with the home life that the other students in her school have.
What is the main problem that Sandra has in “Sixth Grade”? It is when the teacher thinks she will get F's but she gets A's. The teacher says that because she is black.
What type of conflict is there in “Sixth Grade”? How is it resolved? The story is resolved by her mom talking to the teacher and the school. She moves schools
Sandra
ive in big apt Goes to church Lives in bx Unclean clothes Not good clothes |
Sandra's class mates
Live in red homes Make fun of Sandra Don't live in the bx Clean clothes Box luches School things |