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Comprehension Guide / Quiz Questions |
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A Dime a Dozen
by Nikki Grimes
Illustrated by Angelo
Dial Books for Young Readers, 1998
ISBN: 0-803-72227-3
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Pre-Reading |
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Facilitate a discussion on dreams and ambitions. Some questions you might consider:How do people encourage you?How can people discourage you?What qualities in a person make the difference whether dreams are pursued or not?What are your dreams? |
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Knowledge |
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What is the main character's dream? |
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Identify the challenges the main character faces in making the dream come true. |
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Comprehension |
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Describe the main character's relationship with her mom, dad, and sister. |
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Re-tell the key events in the book. |
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Application |
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What can you learn from the author and main character's story? |
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Give examples from the text that prove the main character's determination. |
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Analyze |
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How would this book be different if it were written through the eyes of the sister?
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What does the author mean when she says in the poem, "Stroll," "I'm heading places / that aren't marked / on my mother's / map." |
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Synthesis |
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How is your life similar to the main characters?How is it different? |
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How does the poem "TheLast Word"represent more than just a conversation? |
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Evaluation |
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Which poem is the most inspiring to you?Why? |
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Which illustration do you think best captures the emotion of the poem?Why?
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To inquire about public appearances or school visits, contact visitingauthors.com. To contact Nikki Grimes by mail.
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Copyright © 2003-2008 Nikki Grimes. All rights reserved. Navigation bar photo bySteve Elliott.
No images or content on these pages may be reproduced or republished in any form without permission.
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