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Topic 7: What influences who I am?

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  • An animal's foot.
    Paw
  • Where does the Herb Lady live?
    She lives in a small adove hut, deep in the forest.
  • What does Marcos say about the Herb Lady?
    Marcos says people call her the Coyote lady, and that she has coyote paws.
  • How does Ruby's foundation help people?
    It helps parents and schools work together to end racism.
  • How many children passed the test to go to William Franz Elementary School?
    6
  • To float in the air.
    Hover
  • Why wasn't Ruby afraid of people everywhere her first day of school?
    She thought they were celebrating Mardi Gras.
  • To move suddenly.
    Jolt
  • How does Luz help the Herb Lady?
    She helps the Herb Lady carry her basket in a storm.
  • What was the name of the teacher who worked with Ruby her first year?
    Barbara Henry
  • What is Luz afraid of?
    Luz is afraid of many things, such as wild animals, darkness and lightning.
  • What problems did Ruby's family have after the girl was sent to school?
    Ruby began to have nightmares. Her father lost his job. Her mother was told not to shop in the grocery store.
  • What does the Herb Lady dream about?
    She dreams of a girl who can fly and will continue her work.
  • To run without warning.
    Bolt
  • To walk with an irregular step because of an injury.
    Limp
  • A large crowd of people.
    Throng
  • Why does Luz go to the market alone?
    She goes alone because Mama and Marcos are sick.
  • What is segregation?
    It's the separation of people according to their race.
  • To grow, like a plant from the ground.
    Sprout
  • What has Mama bought from the Herb Lady in the past?
    Mama had bought medicines from her.
  • To rest the body on one or both knees.
    Kneel
  • What does Luz dream about?
    Luz dreams she sprouts black wings and that she can fly.
  • To make a loud, deep noise.
    Rumble
  • To bend the body forward and downward.
    Stoop over
  • Who is the author of the text "How Ruby Bridges Helped Change America"?
    Simone Ribke
  • What is the name of the book Ruby wrote?
    Through my eyes
  • A sharp, curved nail on the foot of a bird animal.
    Claw
  • What famous person met Ruby in 2010?
    President Barack Obama
  • Old and torn
    Tattered
  • When did Ruby and her mom stay the first day of school?
    Principal's office