The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian

• eng
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 4

Book 2: The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian

Make a MIND MAP bij de titel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian" 

Our reading plan:

- You all get a copy to keep with you (write the number down)

- You will have some time to read in class, and also need to read at home

- I will give you deadlines when chapters should be finished at the latest

Overview:

30 chapters in total
> this week (13nov): chapter 1-3
20nov > chapters 4 t/m 9
28 nov > chapters 10 t/m 15
 4 dec > chapters 16 t/m 21
11 dec > chapters 22 t/m 24
18 dec > chapters 25 t/m 30

Reading time

We start together (first chapter), then you will continue on your own.

Copy a line you think is important or which speaks to you.
(Or some lines)

Who is Arnold Spirit Jr. (aka Junior)?

Arnold Spirit Jr.

- 14 years old

- Indian

- brain damage

- stutters & lisps

- big head/skull, hands & feet

- skinny

- had 42 teeth

- wears glasses

- likes to draw (cartoons)

- 1 sister

- has headaches and seizures

- best friend Rowdy

Which line did you write down?

Chapter 2: Why chicken means so much me?

Explain the title: Why chicken means so much to me?

What happens to Oscar? Why?

What's most important about this illustration?

Chapters 1-3

> Discuss these chapters: what's most important?

> Predict the rest of the book: which themes might be important?

> Write down a few questions + possible answers for each other

Reading time

Chapters 4-9

Chapter 5: Hope against hope

Discuss these questions:

- Why does Junior throw his geometry book? What does it signify?

- Why does Mr. P. say the following? ‘Every white person on this rez should get smashed in the face. But, let me tell you this. All the Indians should get smashed in the face, too. (p. 40)

- What is Mr. P. advice to Junior? Why does he give him this advice? 

chapters 10 -15