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Brown Girl Dreaming - Comprehension Worksheet

A comprehension worksheet for fifth graders based on Jacqueline Woodson's memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming, focusing on key themes and literary devices.

Grade 5 ELA ReadingReading Genres and TypesLiteratureBrown Girl Dreaming
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerTrue / FalseLong Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3

Topics

Brown Girl DreamingJacqueline WoodsonMemoirPoetryReading ComprehensionELAGrade 5
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Brown Girl Dreaming: Comprehension Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your copy of 'Brown Girl Dreaming' if needed.

1. What literary device does Jacqueline Woodson primarily use to tell her story in 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

a

Prose novel

b

Graphic novel

c

Verse novel

d

Picture book

2. Which city does Jacqueline Woodson spend her early childhood in, before moving to New York?

a

Washington D.C.

b

Greenville, South Carolina

c

Columbus, Ohio

d

Atlanta, Georgia

3. The story of 'Brown Girl Dreaming' is a   because it tells the true story of the author's life.

4. Jacqueline Woodson often feels like an outsider because she is growing up in two different  .

5. Describe one important relationship Jacqueline has with a family member in the book and how it impacts her.

6. Jacqueline loves to read and write from a very young age, which is a major theme in the book.

T

True

F

False

7. In 'Brown Girl Dreaming,' Jacqueline Woodson explores themes of identity, family, and finding her voice. Write a short paragraph about how one of these themes is shown through her experiences. Use specific examples from the book.