In her remote part of africa, visitors are always a cause for celebration, but these strangers are. Additional study guide for copper sun sharon draper. Copper sun audio part 1 chapter 1 amari and besa youtube. The copper sun and the piercing paleness of the sky, which were so. It kept my interest from beginning to end and opened up alot of dialogue with me and my daughter about slavery. This 50page guide for copper sun by sharon draper includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 42 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Once she looks at the copper sun, amari knows she has found a home once more. The story opens with kwasi amaris younger brother climbing a coconut tree to look a giraffe in the eye. Choose from 457 different sets of the chapter 1 copper sun flashcards on quizlet. Copper sun book report form pdf file customize the copper sun book report part 1 chapters 1. The spanish warrior with the wagon they made exceptional time 265. Worksheets are book author sharon draper, copper sun study guide, practice test, sharon draper, electricity unit, work. Recap of chapter 33 and 34 copper sun chapters 33 and.
This item features chapterbychapter comprehension questions for the book copper sun by sharon m. Ashley davis related posts about copper sun chapter 5 summary. Summary copper sun book summary the underground railroad slave auctions and escapes. Free copper sun worksheets and literature unit for. This study guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of copper sun. Edwards award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Three months pass quickly as amari struggles to assimilate to life on the plantation. A vocabulary list featuring copper sun by sharon m. Fifteenyearold amari witnesses the murder of her family and the destruction of her remote african village. So, i decided to record small videos, which is why some of the recording sounds different. Told from the modulating viewpoints of 15yearold slave amari, and 17yearold indentured servant polly, copper sun is a story of resilience in the face of human depravity, and a hope for. The questions focus on comprehension that is surface level and also higher.
Annie strong, martha endell, julia mills, or sophy crewler, check out our character analyses or read our chapterbychapter summary. Listen to the audio of chapter 2 of the novel copper sun. The page before chapter 1 begins came from the end of part one, chapter. Besa catches up with amari to ask her how her day was, and the two exchange affectionate words. You discussed some of these questions before you read the book. The whole doc is available only for registered users open doc. The address of the midnight sun chapter of the american association of zoo keep is. It isnt sugar coated, and readers get a true picture of how devastating it was for human beings to be stolen from their native country, watch their families and communities murdered, and then be shipped to america to be sold as slaves. But that was what happened when her village was invaded by slave traders. I was in awe of the story and how real it felt, i could visualize it all as if i was there.
Amari is in love with besa and he tells amari that white men are coming members of the ashanti tribe. She endures countless humiliations as she is beaten, branded, and forced to. I dont know why, but you are one of those who must remember the past and tell those yet unborn. Amari is a strong 15yearold slave, and the main character who endures the horrors of slavery. Free copper sun study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Families may find the violence, habitual rape, and cruelty described here a challenge to read about, but the story does succeed in connecting modern teens to a period in time that many view from the.
Find books like copper sun from the worlds largest community of readers. When pale strangers enter, 15 year old, amaris village, her entire tribe welcomes them. An unflinching look at the brutality of the american slave trade, drapers novel tells the story of amari, a young african girl who is enslaved. Welcome to sullivans island amari had no clue what to envision, yet the land she saw was shockingly wonderful, with lavish green trees becoming very near a long. This is a great book for eight graders to study at the end of the year as they are learning about slavery and the civil war. Copper sun addresses issues of the african slave trade, slavery in america, and freedom. This item features chapter by chapter comprehension questions for the book copper sun by sharon m. My book copper sun was written by a woman who was the granddaughter of a slave, award winning, and determined to not make statistics become her reality, sharon m. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Demise walk to cape coast this section starts with a summary of the passings of the individuals amari realizes who were left out and about for the hyenas 21.
The soul of the copper sun appeared to seep for them as it shined brilliant red against the developing blue of the extraordinary water. David copperfield summary by the way, were doing our best to make this summary brief which, with a 900page novel, isnt easy so we cant include every single subplot here. Fifth sun copper city chronicles book 1 book 1 of 3. Book discussion, copper sun, chapters 111, pages 1. Engaged to the handsomest man in her tribe, adored by her family, and fortunate enough to live in a. Copper sun vocabulary chapter 1 3 flashcards quizlet. Through the questions, students will be challenged to use evidence to support inferences. Amari the main character once had a perfect life engaged to the man of her dreams. Ship to death terrified and panicked, a mother and daughter leap from the lifeboats into the water, rather than be taken.
Kirkus poignant and harrowing, this narrative of early america alternates between the voices of enslaved amari and indentured servant polly, building a believable interracial. Amari seems to be tired physically but not in spirit. Listen to the chapter 1 audio of the novel copper sun. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously.
Afi tells amari alligators amari and polly amari believes amari realizes answers may vary answers will vary ashanti besa blank in front captives cato tell circle the hidden coffle copper sun vocabulary cruel derby tells describe amaris diagonally expressing father feces flatulence fort mose forward happens help amari hidden vocabulary words. The story opens with kwasi amaris younger brother climbing a coconut tree to look a. It also shows that, even in the toughest times, you can find some. The book of enoch chapter 1 to 16 illuminati exposers. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. What purpose does it serve at the beginning of the book. The soul of the copper sun appeared to seep for them as it gleamed splendid red against the developing blue of the incredible water 34. Then they are taken away to cape coast castle and are loaded onto the slave ships to america. If amari and polly had to do this journey alone who do you think have given up by now. An unflinching look at the brutality of the american slave trade, drapers novel tells the story of amari, a young african girl. Books similar to copper sun meet your next favorite book. Copper sun is a 2006 young adult novel by coretta scott king award winning author sharon draper. Teenie, a slave woman who cooks much more then just food, her son tidbit, who reminds amari of her brother, kwasi. Classroom application grade level strategy captured.
The spirit of the copper sun seemed to bleed for them as it glowed bright red against the deepening blue of the great water. It brings about enough to explain the wickedness and cruelty of slavery. Group students in pairs and have each pair of students read the page just. Copper sun chapters 33 and 34 by rean haq on prezi. Draper even includes a list of the resources she used in writing this book. The tale opens with the sonnet legacy by countee cullen, which is the place the title of the novel originates from. Copper sun by sharon draper explores a dark period in history. Told from the modulating viewpoints of 15yearold slave amari, and 17yearold indentured servant polly, copper sun is a story of resilience in the face of human depravity, and a hope for freedom against all odds. Beverly almond noted that the novel expresses unimaginable hardship and starvation and disease. Polly and amari share anecdotes about their moms, explicitly what they miss the most about them. When amari was sold to clay derby, what did he name.
Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors imagination. She was taken from her village in africa, after all her friends and family were killed by slave hunters. Engaged to the handsomest man in her tribe, adored by her family, and fortunate enough to live in a beautiful village, it never occurred to her that it could all be taken away in an instant. Draper about the book amaris life was once perfect. Jul 14, 2017 i made so many recordings of this and i just kept messing up xd. The characters that author sharon draper introduces are complex but still real and relatable. I listened to this book because my daughter had it over the summer as a reading assignment.
Then they are taken away to cape coast castle and are loaded onto the slave. Do you think that polly have changed since she met amari. The very first page, just before chapter one, tells of a slave sale and how it. However, when besa notices strange men approaching the tribe, things go from celebration. The reader will develop strong feelings for amari and those who suffer along with her surprisingly including the white mistress. Thoughts about the chapter if i was in amaris shoes i would feel very scared and alone because she has no clue where she is going and afi is not by her side anymore to help her and she is. Learn the chapter 1 copper sun with free interactive flashcards.
Draper tells you what happens in order with the book and this also shows you how the african americans were treated. So, i decided to record small videos, which is why some of the. Free copper sun worksheets and literature unit for teachers. What purpose in the text does the authors note serve at the beginning of the book. Besa catches up with amari to ask her how her day was, and the two exchange affectionate words with each other. The questions focus on comprehension that is surface level and also higher level thinking questions. The beginning of the book is set in ziavi which is the african villiage that amari and besa have grown up in. Copper sun by sharon drapper, is an exciting, intense, and very descriptive book.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The authors theme in this book is to show what a teenage girl, whose black, has to go through when she becomes a slave. The book of enoch chapter 1 to 16 the book of enoch chapter 17 to 25. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors. I was in awe of the story and how real it felt, i could. These questions are designed for after students have read the book.
When the novel opens, amari is a happy teenager, engaged to the most handsome man in her african village, and beloved by her parents. They are then sold and amari goes to charlestown, south carolina. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Draper is a new york times bestselling author and recipient of the margaret a. In chapter 6, who says you know, certain people are chosen to survive. I made so many recordings of this and i just kept messing up xd. Amari is generally dazzled by her moms fortitude and polly consoles her that she is additionally valiant. Amari and besa the story opens with kwasi amaris younger brother climbing a coconut tree to look a giraffe in the eye. It was an honest take on slavery and incredibly moving. What was the authors purpose for writing this book. The very first page, just before chapter one, tells of a slave sale and how it must feel to be fifteen years old, stripped naked, and standing on the auction block. Polly is a 15yearold indentured servant and is amaris best friend.
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