Question

the scholarship jacket - comprehension questions directions: using the race format, answer the following questions below. you glued the race format in your notebook if you forgot. you will also need to cite the page and paragraph number where you found your answer. 1 who is the main character in the story, and what is she hoping to receive? the main character in the story is martha, and she is hoping to receive the scholarship jacket. this is evident through - paragraph 2 - i had won the jacket a few years back, and i fully expected to also. this shows that martha is determined to get the scholarship jacket. 2 why does the scholarship jacket mean so much to martha? the scholarship jacket means so much to martha is because of the value of achievement and family symbolism. this can be - paragraph 3 - this being able to show all through the story is because in reality this is the main focus. 3 what does martha overhear the teachers arguing about? what martha overhears the teachers arguing about is her. this can be found in - paragraph 4 - they seemed to be arguing about me. this evidence shows me people cruel since are alluding to her as the problem. 4 why do the teachers want to change the tradition of awarding the jacket? 5 how does martha feel after she overhears the conversation? 6 what condition does the principal give martha for receiving the jacket?

Explanation:

1. The main character is Martha and she hopes to receive the scholarship jacket as shown in the text.
2. It means a lot to Martha due to achievement - value and family symbolism.
3. She overhears teachers arguing about her as per the text.
4. No answer provided in the given content for why teachers want to change the tradition.
5. No answer provided in the given content for how Martha feels after overhearing.
6. No answer provided in the given content for the principal's condition for Martha to receive the jacket.

Answer:

1. The main character is Martha, and she is hoping to receive the scholarship jacket.
2. It means a lot due to achievement - value and family symbolism.
3. She overhears teachers arguing about her.
4. No answer.
5. No answer.
6. No answer.