"Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara Quiz and Answer Key
Realistic and young adult fiction are genres that help many middle and high school students relate to literature in the classroom. By extension, these genres increase literary engagement. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to promote homework accountability and evaluate students' reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)
By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Mr. Watson's dog
Geraldine's lunchtime habits
The eviction
Geraldine's mother
The reason for Anita's return home
Geraldine's personal and emotional struggles during classes
Geraldine's response to her English teacher's assignment
Mrs. Scott's reaction to Geraldine
A surprising realization
Resources are available for teaching many narratives dealing with overcoming obstacles:
Realistic and young adult fiction are genres that help many middle and high school students relate to literature in the classroom. By extension, these genres increase literary engagement. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to promote homework accountability and evaluate students' reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)
By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Mr. Watson's dog
Geraldine's lunchtime habits
The eviction
Geraldine's mother
The reason for Anita's return home
Geraldine's personal and emotional struggles during classes
Geraldine's response to her English teacher's assignment
Mrs. Scott's reaction to Geraldine
A surprising realization
Resources are available for teaching many narratives dealing with overcoming obstacles:
Realistic and young adult fiction are genres that help many middle and high school students relate to literature in the classroom. By extension, these genres increase literary engagement. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to promote homework accountability and evaluate students' reading comprehension. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)
By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Mr. Watson's dog
Geraldine's lunchtime habits
The eviction
Geraldine's mother
The reason for Anita's return home
Geraldine's personal and emotional struggles during classes
Geraldine's response to her English teacher's assignment
Mrs. Scott's reaction to Geraldine
A surprising realization
Resources are available for teaching many narratives dealing with overcoming obstacles:
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Realistic and young adult fiction are genres that help many middle and high school students relate to literature in the classroom. By extension, these genres increase literary engagement. "Geraldine Moore the Poet" by Toni Cade Bambara is a short story focusing on a girl with unfavorable life circumstances who is on the verge of an important self-discovery: that she has a natural talent for expressing herself poetically. English Language Arts teachers may administer this editable assessment to promote homework accountability and evaluate students' reading comprehension. An answer key is included.