Anna




 * 10/10 A+0.2**

Vocabulary - 3 Words

pocketbook - D took a brush out of her pocketbook and brushed her hair. pg 12 definintion- a bag usually with handles and pockets that is used by women to carry money and personal belongings.

brownstone - Brooklyn they got those pretty brownstone houses. pg 18 definition- a reddish brown type of stone that is used for building.

vague - You kind of vague. pg 28 definition- not clear in meaning


 * 10/10 A**

Discussion Question - Based on how the story is going I think one of the 3 girls D, Neeka, & Another girl is going to up getting hurt or there friendship is going to fall apart. It seems like it is a hood story. It seems like it is going to be a good book. I like how it is so far. I think it going to be a mystery. D & Neeka & the other girl are bestfriends. D is a foster child & her life isnt so great.


 * 8/10 B **


 * Week 2 : Disscussion Question #2 : Yes i can relate or share something similar to this book because i have two friends that we kind of have the same problems going on. I have the problem with one of my friends living in the projects. And we have problems in life just like them. **

"What do you think the author thought about or experienced in order to write this story? I Think the author experienced most of this stuff in her life. As a child i think she went through the same thing as one of the girls in the story. She probably wanted her story to get out here . And have her little voice be heard. These girls are going through tuff times and still find a way to still have time for each others.
 * Week 3 Discussion Question - **

[|After Tupac & D Foster]



After Tupac and D Foster Quiz: Put answers in table below questions


 * 1. What does Neeka want to do?**

a. Become a rapper like Tupac.

b. Become a model.

c. Become an actress.

d. Become a law or math professor.


 * 2. Why does Jayjones think black people have been falsely imprisoned?**

a. They can't afford good lawyers.

b. They are not given fair trials because the system is too overloaded.

c. Racism.

d. He does not know why.


 * 3. What does Jayjones bring news about concerning Tupac?**

a. He is getting married.

b. He has just released a new album.

c. He has been shot again.

d. He is coming to Queens for a concert.


 * 4. Who arrives with swollen eyes from crying?**

a. D.

b. Jayjones.

c. No one.

d. Sarenta.


 * 5. How is Tash able to get out of jail early?**

a. For good behavior.

b. Randall finally recovers and testifies.

c. Sly tells his cell mate who tells the judge.

d. Sly confesses


 * 6. What does the narrator say about D's mother?**

a. She is strange.

b. She is white.

c. She is extremely black.

d. She is French.


 * 7. When does Tash expect to be out?**

a. He has no expectations.

b. In a week.

c. Within 2 years.

d. The end of summer.


 * 8. What does D's mother believe?**

a. That D should go back to live with Flo.

b. That Tupac must leave the Earth in order for another soul to arrive.

c. That D should go to college.

d. That D is not her child.


 * 9. Why do Neeka and the narrator quit what they are doing?** a. Neeka has to change her baby brother's diaper.

b. Neeka's mother calls her home.

c. The kids won't listen to them.

d. The ice cream truck pulls up.


 * 10. In what movie does Tupac play a starring role?**

a. Juice.

b. Snappin' Rappin'.

c. Just Set Your Course.

d. Jambala


 * 1.a ||
 * 2.d ||
 * 3.c ||
 * 4.d ||
 * 5.b ||
 * 6.d ||
 * 7.a ||
 * 8.b ||
 * 9.c ||
 * 10. A ||