Nation's Hope, A
Publication Information
Author:  De La Pena, Matt	Illustrator:  Kadir Nelson
Title:  Nation's Hope, A	Date:  2011
Publisher:  Penguin Young Readers Group	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  978-0-8037-731677	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, nonfiction, easy reading, poetry
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading| social studies
Summary:
An "elegant and powerful picture book biography which centers around the historic fight" of Joe Louis during WWII, where prejudice was set aside. The illustrations and historical tidbits add to this story of an unforgettable legend.
Teaching Ideas:
Ask students what they know about Joe Lewis and use the KWL strategy before reading the book. Ask students to read The Berlin Boxing Club to find out more about the life of Max Schmeling. Read Twelve Rounds to Glory and compare it to this biography. Ask students to examine other books illustrated by Kadir Nelson-one of America's premier African American illustrators. Reasearch/discuss/write about other times when people have put aside their animosity to unite against a common enemy.
Teaching Strategies:
Copy Change    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/copy_change.pdf
Creating a Classroom Magazine    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/create_class_zine.pdf
Fluency Activities    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/fluency_activities.pdf
K-W-L Instruction Strategy    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
Admit Slips and Exit Slips    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/admit_slips.pdf
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Ethnic Groups > African-American Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > determination/perseverance Sports/Recreation Sports/Recreation > athletes Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > patriotism Celebration > holidays > Black History Month

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