Jul 16, 2018 resources and links for teaching sharon drapers copper sun. Copper sun is also a cbcncss notable social studies trade book, received the. It opens with one of the main characters, amari, in africa, just before her village is sold out by another african tribe. It opens with one of the main characters, amari, in africa, just before. Fifteenyearold amari witnesses the murder of her family and the destruction of her remote african village. Hinklecopper sun quotes and characters flashcards quizlet.
Amari is just fifteen when strange men appear in her village. Copper sun final project by dale cryan teachers pay teachers. Polly is a 15yearold indentured servant and is amaris best friend. Glaxy films book trailer copper sun by sharon draper short summary. Amari has a child that she will either name freeman or afi. Tidbit loved his life, and thought that it was very fun compared to the other slaves jobs. Wikipedia books are maintained by the wikipedia community, particularly wikiproject wikipedia. The story begins with a happy teenager named amari.
Cato used this time to talk to tidbit, and tell him stories, which tidbit loved. May you be protected from evil, and may you live to a ripe old age. A story of a young girl torn from her african village, sold into slavery, and stripped of everything she has ever knownexcept. 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 jaded distance of a textbook. Copper sun by sharon drapper, is an exciting, intense, and very descriptive book. I had students answer the questions on the answer packet included. Copper sun received the 2007 coretta scott king literature award, was named as one of the top ten historical fiction books for youth by booklist was nominated for the 2007 naacp image award for literature, and received the ohioana award for young adult literature. The only person, who watched over her, was an old woman which she called afi. My higher level students would be required to complete 3 choices. The atrocities continue as she struggles through endless days of backbreaking work and daily degradation on a plantation. Draper tells you what happens in order with the book and this also shows you how the african americans were treated. That happened a long time ago, and i dont want to think about it in my life today. Somehow, through it all, amaris hopes and dreams survive because.
The sun was such a red that it seemed to amari to bleed for them because she felt that she has bled to the point of no more. Ralph angel kofi siriboe reveals darlas secret bianca lawson to his family, and upon hearing the news, charley dawnlyen gardner ends her. Copper sun by sharon draper deals with prerevolutionary era slavery. What is special about copper suns roll in historical fiction novels on slavery is that it chronicles a story that begins from the very origin. One day, unannounced, a group of palefaced strangers arrive, led there by a neighbouring tribe, the ashanti. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Copper sun is a 2006 young adult novel by coretta scott king award winning author sharon draper. The authors theme in this book is to show what a teenage girl, whose black, has to go through when she becomes a slave. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. An up and coming book blogger, she loves getting books from diverse points of view into the public eye. I read it over and over, each time identifying more and more with the main character the older and less ignorant i became to this countrys legacy of slavery. It brings about enough to explain the wickedness and cruelty of slavery. It also shows that, even in the toughest times, you can find some good things.
Since he was so old, cato basically sat around all day and did nothing, since his owners had just about worked him dry. Draper presents evil in the violent capture of the innocent africans, the animalistic treatment of them on the ship of death, and. Kaelyn riddle a view of home homeland of amari and countless others ripped away from their homeland. First simon pulse edition january 2008 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. Because copper sun does contain graphic and violent scenes rape, abuse, murder, etc. This book is hard to put down with the rich language and the exciting plot. Writing comes as second nature to her and is another way. Amari loves her community the ewe people, her family, and her soontobe husband, besa. The characters that author sharon draper introduces are complex but still real and relatable.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Amari, polly, tidbit, and hushpuppy can start a new life in fort mose. It brings the reader into the main character, amaris life and the obstacles she had to overcome. I went to ghana several years ago and was overwhelmed by the beauty of the land and people, as well as the history of the place that hovered just out of reach. Stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteenyearold amari has only one thing left of her own hope.
Draper about the book amaris life was once perfect. Engaged to the handsomest man in her tribe, adored by her family, and living in a beautiful villa. You can enter any topic for discussion in this group that is not covered in other areas of the copper forum. Stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder,fifteenyearold amari has only one thing left of her own hope. Copper sun student packet by novel units by novel units author 5. Copper sun is a historical fiction novel about fifteenyearold amari, a young woman from ziavi, ghana. It was an honest take on slavery and incredibly moving. Taking its title from a countee cullen poem, copper sun describes 15yearold amaris capture and life as a slave in 1738. Wikipedia books are maintained by the wikipedia community, particularly wikiproject wikipedia books. She was taken from her village in africa, after all her friends and family were killed by slave hunters.
Copper sun chapter questions by reading in the middle tpt. This blog will provide insight into sharon draper and her stupendous novel copper sun. Sindy felins national book award finalist is in paperback for the first time. Top ten historical fiction books for youth by booklist. Two fifteenyearold girlsone a slave and the other an indentured servantescape their carolina plantation and try to make their way to fort moses, florida, a. What do polly and amari talk about during the wagon ride, and why is this significant. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of articles which can be downloaded electronically or ordered in print. Draper even includes a list of the resources she used in writing this book. Jun 19, 2012 stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteenyearold amari has only one thing left of her own hope. Polly and nathan will hopefully meet again because he came to fort. 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.
These questions can be used while reading copper sun. The reader will develop strong feelings for amari and those who suffer along with her surprisingly including the white mistress. Learn copper sun english quotes with free interactive flashcards. We dont just get amaris experience on the slave ship or at the derby plantation, but rather we are given the whole picture from her kidnapping in africa all the way to her journey to freedom in america. Choose from 30 different sets of copper sun english quotes flashcards on quizlet. She is the strong african slave that shows the horrors of slavery. Best known for her contemporary african american characters, drapers latest novel is a searing work of historical fiction that imagines a fifteenyearold african girls journey through american slavery. Karina has plenty to worry about on the last day of seventh grade. Free copper sun worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Amari is in love with besa and he tells amari that white men are coming members of the ashanti tribe.
Amari is a strong 15yearold slave, and the main character who endures the horrors of slavery. The nature of evil the word evil is not tossed around a lot in this book, but when it is, it is paralleled with any actions that demonstrate a complete disregard for humanity. When the novel opens, amari is a happy teenager, engaged to the most handsome man in. I read this book when i was about 14 and fell in love with it. She shows her journey through slavery and how she learned to survive. 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.
Cef net connections discus your cef club connections. The complete monotub tek cultivation walkthrough the easiest way to grow mushrooms indoors. Nov 09, 2017 ralph angel kofi siriboe reveals darlas secret bianca lawson to his family, and upon hearing the news, charley dawnlyen gardner ends her employment. Choices include writing a newspaper article, biography, diary, drawing a comic strip, and creating a picture book. However, they soon realize that these pale skinned strangers are not a friendly group.
In 1738, fifteen yearold amaris peaceful village life in africa came to an end. The sunset that evening was unlike any amari had ever seen. Copper sun study guide the following questions could be used for small group discussions, whole class discussions, or short answer written questions. I divided the book into sections of 2 or 3 chapters each. She endures countless humiliations as she is beaten, branded, and forced to board a slave ship. Free copper sun study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Engaged to the handsomest man in her tribe, adored by her family, and living in a beautiful village, she could not have imagined everything could be taken away from her in an instant. Draper copper sun is unlike anything ive ever written. Throughout the story copper sun the book is divided into parts where the author switches poins of view between characters.
The spirit of the copper sun seemed to bleed for them as it glowed bright red against the deepening blue of the great water. 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. But that was what happened when her village was invaded by slave traders. A student recently said, i dont care about slavery. The two main characters used for this is amari and polly. We are an independent bookstore located in an old mining town near the mexican border. In addition you can also differentiate by stating how many of the choices that the students need to complete.
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