"The Loudest Voice" By: Grace Paley
Grace Paley was born on December 11, 1922 in New York City, NY. Grace Paley was an American short story writer, poet, teacher, and political activist. She died on August 22, 2007 in Thetford, VT
Explain why Shirley’s mom was embarrassed for Shirley to be in the play in “The Loudest Voice.”
Shirley's mom was embarrassed for Shirley to be in the play because Shirley's family is Jewish.
What was the main problem in “The Loudest Voice” and how was it resolved?
The main problem was that Shirley had a really loud voice that he didn't use for any talents and the resolution was that Shirley used his loud voice to be in the school play.
Create at thinking map and record each character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions about the problem. Use these feelings to compare and contrast the characters’ perspectives on the next page.
Shirley's mom was embarrassed for Shirley to be in the play because Shirley's family is Jewish.
What was the main problem in “The Loudest Voice” and how was it resolved?
The main problem was that Shirley had a really loud voice that he didn't use for any talents and the resolution was that Shirley used his loud voice to be in the school play.
Create at thinking map and record each character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions about the problem. Use these feelings to compare and contrast the characters’ perspectives on the next page.