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Have you heard of Malcolm X before?
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Do you keep a journal?
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Do you ever sit, look to the sky and daydream?
Vocabulary
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broad - wide
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resounded - (of a sound, voice, etc.) fill a place with sound; be loud enough to echo
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instilled - gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person’s mind
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integrity - the quality of being honest
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percussive - relating to or produced by percussion (musical instruments played by striking with the hand such as drums, cymbals, xylophones, gongs, bells)
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perseverance - persistence in doing something despite difficulty
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sustain - strengthen or support physically or mentally
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optimism - hopefulness and confident about the future
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intently - with eager attention
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civilization(s) - the stage of human and social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced
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rapt - completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing
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sluggish - slow moving or inactive
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scurrying - move hurriedly with short quick steps
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ferociously - in a savagely fierce, cruel, or violent manner
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gratified - give someone pleasure or satisfaction
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colossal - extremely large
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intonation - the rise and fall of the voice in speaking
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sumptuous - splendid and expensive-looking
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mingled - mix or cause to mix together
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glistening - shining with a sparkling light
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fury - wild or violent anger
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assert - state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
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adeptness - skillful performance or ability without difficult
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orator - a public speaker
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frenetic - fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
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stifling - making one feel constrained or oppressed
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peculiar - strange or odd; unusual
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aspire - direct one’s hopes or ambitions towards achieving something
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excel - be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
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charismatic - exercising a compelling charm
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mournful - feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Have you participated in a pillow fight before?
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How many siblings does Malcolm have and is he the middle child?
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Where did Malcolm and his family move to after their house was set on fire?
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Have you gardened before? If yes, what have you planted? Have you eaten anything you have grown?
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Do you speak another language?
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Have you tried fishing before? If yes, were you able to catch any fish?
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Have you seen a cocoon before? If yes, did you get to see the butterfly stumble out of it?
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What would you do if your teacher did not believe in what you wanted to be when you grow up?
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Are there student body elections at your school?
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
