POVERTY

=POVERTY in Young Adult Novels = =Poverty is a common factor in many student's lives. = =These following novels depict how poverty attributes = =to the lives of young adults... = = =
 * 1. Trash by Andy Mulligan
 * 2. A Hero Ain't Nothin but a Sandwich by Alice Childress
 * **3.**Pitch Black by Youme Landowne
 * 4. Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff
 * 5. Freedom Writers with Erin Gruwell


 * Activities **

** Introduction: ** Freewrite What does Poverty mean to you? Think of your interactions with poverty. Think about poverty in different countries. How do the media portray poverty? How do you know if someone lives in poverty? Is poverty common? How do you feel about poverty? Is it important to read literature that has poverty themes? WPoverty means…

** Literature Circle: ** For class, bring in two questions and two thoughts they observed while reading. Students will sit in a circle. Have students take turns expressing their thoughts. Then have students pose questions to the circle. This is a student based discussion!

** Character Letter: ** After reading the books about poverty, think about which character resonates most with you. Make a list of things you would want to tell this character. After making the list, then write a letter to this character.

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