Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea
Publication Information
Author:  Thomas, Joyce Carol	Illustrator:  Cooper, Floyd
Title:  Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea	Date:  1993
Publisher:  HarperCollins	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-06-021088-5	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    poetry
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading
Summary:
This well illustrated book of poetry uses the metaphor of nurturing tea for the extended family.
Teaching Ideas:
Students may want to read some of the poems aloud or may want to choose a poem to study. They may want to identify figurative uses of language, may want to find their own metaphors for their families, and may want to respond to the poems by writing their own poetry.
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Ethnic Groups > African-American Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > self-esteem Family > family history Literature and Language > figurative language Literature and Language > figurative language > metaphor Social Studies > sociology > social issues > racism Family > extended family Literature and Language > poetry

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