And Still We Rise: The Trials and Triumphs of Twelve Gifted Inner-City High School Students
66 pages • 2-hour read
Miles CorwinAnd Still We Rise: The Trials and Triumphs of Twelve Gifted Inner-City High School Students
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Essay Topics
Why does Corwin become interested in writing about the gifted program at Crenshaw?
What is the symbolism of “John Doe Number 27,”the 15-year-old gifted student whose murder is mentioned at the beginning of the novel?
What obstacles do students like Olivia face in graduating from high school?
What advantages do students in wealthier, whiter districts have over the students at Crenshaw?
How does Proposition 209 change the lives of students at Crenshaw?
Why do Little and Moultrie not get along?
Why does literature speak so directly to the students in Little’s class?
Do you think Little’s absence from school is justified? Why or why not?
Do you think Little is a good teacher? Why or why not?
How does Corwin cross the line from journalist to participant in the students’ lives? Do you think his actions are justified?
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