Which parent wanted Ruby to go to the new school, her mother or father?
mother
What does “integrate” mean?
Unite
Why did the school board make the test very hard?
They thought they could keep the kids that failed out of the white schools.
What is a “barricade”?
object that blocks a road to prevent people from entering
What does the author mean when she says, “Young children never know about racism at the start?”
Children aren’t born racist, they learn from adults.
What does it mean to “enroll” in school?
start school
Why did Ruby think her school was an important place?
Police were there and there was a crowd
This word means to “make someone believe”
ENCVCONI
CONVINCE
judges of the federal court
ICJSESTU
JUSTICES
What did Ruby think of her kindergarten teacher?
Ruby liked her teacher.
What is an example of an enormous animal?
answers vary
What is a “coincidence”?
When two things that seem linked happen by chance
How would you convince your friend to read a book you like?
Answers vary
What grade was Ruby in when she entered her new school?
kindergarten
Who were the “Little Rock Nine”?
Nine black high school student who enrolled in a white school in Little Rock, Arkansas
rights to legal and social equality
ICLVI IRSHTG
CIVIL RIGHTS
This is another word for easy to understand, obvious
PAAPERNT
APPARENT
a court of the federal government
ELFEADR CTRUO
FEDERAL COURT
How did Ruby make it easier for other African Americans to go to white schools and get a better education?
Ruby was the first and set an example. She showed that it is possible for other students.
Why do you think this story is called “Through My Eyes”?I
It is written from the viewpoint of Ruby
What is Mardis Gras?
A large carnival and celebration that takes place in New Orleans every year.
Why did U.S. marshals accompany Ruby to and from school?
Ruby was in danger because of the angry crowd.
In what year did the story take place?
1960
This word means hatred or intolerance of another race
racism
This word means "very large”
EORSNUMO
ENORMOUS
members of the military of police force
troops
the separation of people of different races
segregation
What is an example of a symbol?
heart, emoji, hashtag etc.
Why does ruby say she felt “privileged” to have been a part of the civil rights struggle?
She knows she made a difference
What is a “whirlwind”?
A confused rush
What does it mean to “undertake” a task?
To start to do something
Why did the black students want to go to the white schools?
The white schools were usually closer to their homes and provided a better education to students.