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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Sherman Alexie Art by Ellen Forney. Junior was born on the reservation…. Survived life threatening brain surgery at 6 mos. He had ten more teeth than a regular person He wore glasses at 3 years of age
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie Art by Ellen Forney
Junior was born on the reservation… • Survived life threatening brain surgery at 6 mos. • He had ten more teeth than a regular person • He wore glasses at 3 years of age • He was skinny, but his hands and feet were huge! • He had a big head What does this mean for someone born on the reservation?????
Life on the Reservation isn’t easy… • They are REALLY poor! • Dreams are not realized • Serious alcohol issues • His Geometry book was also used by his mother! • Death is a frequent occurrence
Junior has the opportunity to leave… Wellpinit Reardon • Poor • On the reservation • Lack of teaching materials • No hope • Rich/White • Farm town • Lots of resources and big gymnasiums • Hope
A few thoughts • Have you ever felt as though you were destined for something greater? • What do we notice about our own school? • This book is semi-autobiographical. • Wellpinit HS today-opportunities exist! They have AVID!
One Maryland, One Book • http://www.mdhc.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/2011-one-maryland-one-book/ • AVID 12 students (That’s you!) will lead the book discussions • As you read this book, think about how this may relate to your own experience or the experience of someone you know…
Timeline for the Project • December 15th-Book talk introduction with AVID 12 • December 15th-January 3rd-AVID 12 students read the novel • Week of January 3rd-AVID students advertise the book schoolwide • January 3rd-February 15nd-All students and faculty are invited to check out a copy in the media center and read the story. • February 23rd-Book Talk and Pizza Party in the Media Center (2:00-3:30)
Resources • Alexie, Sherman, and Ellen Forney. The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian. New York: Little, Brown, 2007. Print. • Image of novel-http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/the-absolutely-true-diary-of-a-part-time-indian?keyword=the+absolutely+true+diary+of+a+part-time+indian&store=allproducts • http://www.wellpinit.wednet.edu/highschool • http://www.mdhc.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/2011-one-maryland-one-book/