America
Street: A Multicultural
Anthology of Stories is an anthology of fourteen
stories by some of American's best writers about the complex
experiences of growing up in a diverse society.
The Wrong Lunch Line by
Nicholasa Mohr
Read the story aloud and discuss the
questions.
- Why do you think the author chose this
title?
- Is there any proof that Yvette and
Mildred were really friends?
- How would you have reacted if you were
Yvette? Mildred?
Go to these web sites to learn about the
author.
- Does the author's cultural background
appear in the story? How?
- In what ways are the author's life
experience revealed in the story? Give examples.
- Can you see the author's point of view
in this story?
Prepare an oral report about this
author.
- Choose one passage from the story that
best illustrates the author's point of view or cultural
background. Practice reading this passage out loud before you
present it.
- Create note cards, or a poster to share
with the class what you have learned about the author. Practice
your oral presentation of this information.
- Find other books or stories by this
author to share with the class.
This Lesson was written by Lorraine
Lieb and Margarite Bradley, Lexington Public Schools
Maria
Hastings School Library
