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The Color of Water: Concept Analysis ActivityThe Color of Water: Concept Analysis Activity
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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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The Color of Water: Concept Analysis

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Considering using James McBride's autobiography/memoir The Color of Water with your class? Check out this seven-page informational packet that includes background information on McBride, the organization pattern of the book, and issues raised by the story. In addition, a list of project ideas and suggestions for additional research are included.

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Concepts

memoirs, identity

Additional Tags

english language arts

Classroom Considerations

The second in a series of seven resources designed for The Color of Water, this packet provides teachers with background information about the memoir

Pros

  • The resource identifies major themes readers will encounter in the story

Cons

  • Beware the typos (allusion/illusions)

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