Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

By Greta Johnson
Last updated over 4 years ago
10 Questions
1.

In lines 4-11 of 'brooklyn rain', what word appears on its own line three times?

2.

Why is the word 'watch' so significant in the first paragraph of the poem 'brooklyn rain'?

3.

In lines 4-11 of 'brooklyn rain', what word appears on its own line three times?

4.

Why is the word 'watch' so significant in the first paragraph of the poem 'brooklyn rain'?

5.

Humming, Squish, and shushes are examples of Onomatopoeia.

6.

DOK 2
Give a detail from the poem, Gifted, that connects to an aspect of Woodson's, (the author) personality?
HINT- Her thoughts of herself.

7.

DOK 3
From the poem, Sometimes, select ONE options from the list below that DOES NOT describe Woodson's, (the author) personality?
HINT- Her thoughts of herself.

8.

In the poem, 'sometimes' the sister says, 'Sometimes, that's the way things happen." What does this statement tell you about the sister's feelings on life?

9.

Why do you think Woodson likes to make up stories so much? Select TWO answers

10.

Woodson's mother says, "If you lie, one day you'll steal.
What is Woodson's comment to back to her mother?
HINT: A quote is in italic lettering.