1. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, describe Jacqueline Woodson's Brooklyn in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, describe Jacqueline Woodson's Brooklyn in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'
3. Slide
60 seconds
This is a powerful autobiographical novel about a young African-American girl growing up in South Carolina and Brooklyn during the 1960s and 1970s. It explores themes of identity, family, racism, and the civil rights movement. This novel is a great way to get 6th grade students thinking about the importance of history and how it shapes our lives today.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
4. Slide
60 seconds
Brooklyn: Brooklyn is a borough of New York City located in the southeastern part of the state. It is the most populous borough in the city, with an estimated population of 2.6 million people. Narrative Poetry: Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well. Many of the poems in Brown Girl Dreaming are written in this style. Historical Fiction: Historical fiction is a genre of fiction that uses a setting in the past to tell a story. Brown Girl Dreaming is an example of historical fiction, as Jacqueline Woodson tells her story of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
This is a powerful autobiographical novel about a young African-American girl growing up in South Carolina and Brooklyn during the 1960s and 1970s. It explores themes of identity, family, racism, and the civil rights movement.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
6. Slide
60 seconds
Jacqueline Woodson wrote most of Brown Girl Dreaming while in Italy, after winning a fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The book was written in verse form—poems and short prose pieces—to give readers a sense of the rhythm of Woodson’s childhood. Brown Girl Dreaming was the first book by an African American author to win the National Book Award in Young People’s Literature in 2014.
Did you know?
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What do you think is the main message Jacqueline Woodson is trying to convey in her excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming"?
8. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
In the excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson, the author describes her experiences living in Brooklyn. How does the author's description of Brooklyn contribute to your understanding of her identity and sense of belonging?
9. Slide
60 seconds
Brooklyn: Brooklyn is a borough of New York City located in the southeastern part of the state. It is the most populous borough in the city, with an estimated population of 2.6 million people. Narrative Poetry: Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well. Many of the poems in Brown Girl Dreaming are written in this style. Historical Fiction: Historical fiction is a genre of fiction that uses a setting in the past to tell a story. Brown Girl Dreaming is an example of historical fiction, as Jacqueline Woodson tells her story of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.
Concepts:
10. Slide
60 seconds
Jacqueline Woodson wrote most of Brown Girl Dreaming while in Italy, after winning a fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The book was written in verse form—poems and short prose pieces—to give readers a sense of the rhythm of Woodson’s childhood. Brown Girl Dreaming was the first book by an African American author to win the National Book Award in Young People’s Literature in 2014.
Did you know?
11. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, describe Jacqueline Woodson's Brooklyn in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'
12. Slide
60 seconds
This is a powerful autobiographical novel about a young African-American girl growing up in South Carolina and Brooklyn during the 1960s and 1970s. It explores themes of identity, family, racism, and the civil rights movement. This novel is a great way to get 6th grade students thinking about the importance of history and how it shapes our lives today.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
13. Slide
60 seconds
Brooklyn: Brooklyn is a borough of New York City located in the southeastern part of the state. It is the most populous borough in the city, with an estimated population of 2.6 million people. Narrative Poetry: Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well. Many of the poems in Brown Girl Dreaming are written in this style. Historical Fiction: Historical fiction is a genre of fiction that uses a setting in the past to tell a story. Brown Girl Dreaming is an example of historical fiction, as Jacqueline Woodson tells her story of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.
Concepts:
14. Slide
60 seconds
Jacqueline Woodson wrote most of Brown Girl Dreaming while in Italy, after winning a fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The book was written in verse form—poems and short prose pieces—to give readers a sense of the rhythm of Woodson’s childhood. Brown Girl Dreaming was the first book by an African American author to win the National Book Award in Young People’s Literature in 2014.
Did you know?
15. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What do you think is the main message Jacqueline Woodson is trying to convey in her excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming"?
16. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
In the excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson, the author describes her experiences living in Brooklyn. How does the author's description of Brooklyn contribute to your understanding of her identity and sense of belonging?
17. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
In the excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson, the author describes her experiences living in Brooklyn. How does the author's description of Brooklyn contribute to your understanding of her identity and sense of belonging?
18. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What does the phrase "Brown Girl Dreaming" mean to you?
19. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a silly monster with ten eyes and rainbow-colored fur
20. Poll
60 seconds
Where is the setting of the book 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Queens
21. Poll
60 seconds
Who is the author of 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?
- Jacqueline Woodson
- Maya Angelou
- Toni Morrison
22. Poll
60 seconds
'Brown Girl Dreaming' is written in what form?
- Short story collection
- Graphic novel
- Verse novel
23. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main character's name in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?
- Jacqueline
- Toni
- Maya
24. Poll
60 seconds
Which place in New York City does Jacqueline Woodson's family move to in the excerpt?
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Brooklyn
25. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What do you think is the main message Jacqueline Woodson is trying to convey in her excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming"?
26. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
In the excerpt from "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson, the author describes her experiences living in Brooklyn. How does the author's description of Brooklyn contribute to your understanding of her identity and sense of belonging?
27. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What does the phrase "Brown Girl Dreaming" mean to you?
28. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a silly monster with ten eyes and rainbow-colored fur
29. Poll
60 seconds
Where is the setting of the book 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Queens
30. Poll
60 seconds
Who is the author of 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?
- Jacqueline Woodson
- Maya Angelou
- Toni Morrison
31. Poll
60 seconds
'Brown Girl Dreaming' is written in what form?
- Short story collection
- Graphic novel
- Verse novel
32. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main character's name in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?
- Jacqueline
- Toni
- Maya
33. Poll
60 seconds
Which borough of New York City does Jacqueline Woodson's family move to in the excerpt?
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Brooklyn
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