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Comprehension Guide / Quiz Questions |
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Danitra Brown Leaves Town
by Nikki Grimes
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
HarperCollins, 2002
ISBN: 0-688-13155-7
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Pre-Reading Activity |
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Brainstorm a list of things that people do in the summer. Think about places, activities, sports, etc. |
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Describe Danitra's summer. |
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Describe Zuri's summer. |
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Explain why Zuri is sad at the beginning of the collection. |
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Give examples of how the girls show their friendship even though they are apart. |
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Application |
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Write five interview questions for each girl about her summer. |
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Draw a scene from the story. |
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Analyze |
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Examine the faces of Danitra and Zuri throughout the book. Does one look happer than the other? Why do you think so or not?
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Survey and graph your friends' favorite spots for summer vacations. |
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Synthesis |
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How would you feel in Zuri's place? What about Danitra? |
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Describe a plan for a perfect summer vacation. |
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Evaluation |
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Which poem is your favorite? Why? |
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Which illustration is your favorite? 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 by Steve Elliott.
No images or content on these pages may be reproduced or republished in any form without permission.
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