Comprehension:

The text “I Was A Skinny Tomboy” is likely a personal narrative or memoir written by someone who identifies as a tomboy. The author describes themselves as being skinny and not conforming to traditional gender norms. The text may explore the author’s experiences growing up and how their identity as a tomboy shaped their childhood and adolescence. It may also touch on societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding gender and appearance.

Vocabulary:

1. Skinny: Having a thin or slender physique.
2. Tomboy: A girl who behaves in a boyish or masculine manner, often preferring activities traditionally associated with boys.
3. Conforming: Adhering to or following established rules, standards, or expectations.
4. Gender norms: Societal expectations or standards for how individuals should behave based on their assigned gender.
5. Memoir: A written account of one’s personal experiences and memories.
6. Adolescence: The transitional period between childhood and adulthood, typically characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes.
7. Stereotypes: Widely held but oversimplified beliefs or ideas about a particular group of people or things.
8. Identity: The characteristics, beliefs, and values that distinguish an individual or group.
9. Childhood: The period of time in a person’s life between infancy and adolescence.
10. Societal: Relating to society or social groups.