"The Sixth Grade" By: Michele Wallace
Michele Wallace was born on January 4, 1952 in New York City, NY. She was an author and daughter of artist Faith Ringgold. She went to school at the New York University. She is still alive today at the age of 62.
Create a thinking map to compare the home life that Sandra of “Sixth Grade” has in the story with the home life that the other students in her school have.
What is the main problem that Sandra has in “Sixth Grade”?
The main problem in "The Sixth Grade" was that Sandra didn't fit in with the rest of her classmates. "So you see, I was different." (p. 81)
What type of conflict is there in “Sixth Grade”? How is it resolved?
The type of conflict is man vs. society and it was resolved by going to another school. "I soon moved away from the Bronx." (p. 88)
What is the main problem that Sandra has in “Sixth Grade”?
The main problem in "The Sixth Grade" was that Sandra didn't fit in with the rest of her classmates. "So you see, I was different." (p. 81)
What type of conflict is there in “Sixth Grade”? How is it resolved?
The type of conflict is man vs. society and it was resolved by going to another school. "I soon moved away from the Bronx." (p. 88)