59 pages 1 hour read

Renée Watson

This Side of Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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How does Watson’s use of first person narration shape her characterization of the protagonist? How does telling the story from Maya's perspective affect other characters’ development?

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What is the significance of exploring gentrification through the lens of a school?

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How does Watson use the secondary characters to develop the theme of The Importance of Solidarity? Select two of Maya’s allies and examine how they and the protagonist show solidarity to one another.

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