If you enjoy Swing, check out Solo by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess. View Book Report-Rebound.pdf from MATH MISC at Oxnard College. contains original artwork tied to the story.Teacher Tips: Hang the completed artwork on classroom bulletin boards. This activity is a fun option for assessing reading comprehension and helping students visualize the book.This NO PREP pdf can be printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper in black and white. is a 2020 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers This is a complete novel study for Booked By Kwame Alexander.Readers are drawn into the hopes and disappointments of the main character and like him, discover the power of poetry and delight in words along the way. is perfect reading for the classroom or community-wide discussions In this free verse novel, written in the voice of a twelve year old soccer-loving boy, African American author Kwame Alexander weaves an emotive narrative through poetry and wordplay. tackles the biggest social issues of today, including racial prejudice and Black Lives Matter.Features a diverse array of characters and perspectives.is written by New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winner Kwame Alexander.Especially after he witnesses events that hint divides and prejudices run deeper than he realized.Īs the personal and social tensions increase around them, Noah and Walt must decide what is really important when it comes to love, friendship, sacrifice, and fate. While some think it’s a harmless prank and others see it as a form of protest, Noah can’t shake the feeling something bigger is happening to his community. But when his art becomes public, Noah has a decision to make: continue his life in the dugout and possibly lose the girl forever, or take a swing and finally speak out.Īt the same time, American flags are being left around town. Each one contains words Noah’s always wanted to say to Sam, and he begins secretly creating artwork using the lines that speak his heart. While Walt focuses on his program of jazz, podcasts, batting cages, and a “Hug Life” mentality, Noah feels stuck in status quo … until he stumbles on a stash of old love letters. This section contains 1,323 words (approx. and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Booked. Never mind he and Noah failed to make their baseball team yet again, and Noah’s crush since third grade, Sam, has him firmly in the friend zone. This Study Guide consists of approximately 62 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Booked. In this YA novel in verse from bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess ( Solo), which Kirkus called “lively, moving, and heartfelt” in a starred review, Noah and Walt just want to leave their geek days behind and find “cool,” but in the process discover a lot about first loves, friendship, and embracing life … as well as why Black Lives Matter is so important for all.īest friends Noah and Walt are far from popular, but Walt is convinced junior year is their year, and he has a plan that includes wooing the girls of their dreams and becoming amazing athletes.
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