Final Prompt

Rate the success of Sharon Draper’s novel Copper Sun based on the blending of history and fiction (on a scale of 1 to 10). Which elements of her story are strictly fictional and which are basically historical? How do the historical elements make the story more memorable? Finally, how does Draper’s method of writing the novel affect the reader’s response to it?

In your answer, you must include:

a.   3 specific examples from Copper Sun                         15 pts.

b.   Discuss 1 outside source from this unit                        5 pts.
      (F. Douglass, L. Hughes, slave songs, etc.)

      c.   Coherence                                                                  5 pts.

      d.   GUMS                                                                       5 pts.  

Lit Circle #5

Discussion Leader focus areas:
1. Ask 1 question that includes your impression/thoughts about Fort Mose.
2. Ask 1 question that addresses Amari being pregnant with Clay's child.
3. Ask 1 question about a major theme present in the novel.

Reporter character options:
Amari or Polly

Lit Circle #4

Discussion Leader focus areas:
1. Write one question that addresses Dr. Hoskins' decision to free Amari, Tidbit, and Polly.
2. Write one question about Amari and Polly finally standing up to Clay (Ch. 35).
3. Write one question that somehow discusses Mr. Derby's death.  

Reporter character options: Nathan or Tidbit