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Brendan Kiely, Jason ReynoldsA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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“What Does It Mean to Be All-American?”
In this activity, students will gather a variety of opinions on the meaning of the term “all-American” and connect these ideas to the novel.
Throughout the novel, Quinn, Rashad, and others question the meaning behind the term “all-American” and the deeper significance it represents regarding values of justice, honesty, loyalty, freedom, and equality. Explore this question further by investigating the potential connotations of the term and relating your findings to the messages prevalent in the novel.
In groups of 3-4, interview one person from each of the following demographic groups: a teenager (ages 12-17), a younger adult (ages 18-39), a middle-aged adult (ages 40-59), and an older adult (age 60+). These could be friends, family members, teachers, coaches, or others. Ask questions such as these and compile the responses:
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