Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard, paperback barnes. Escaping the horror of war, persecution and destruction of their albanian life, drita and her family emigrate from kosovo to new york city. For her debut novel, lombard has created two strong and distinct characters. The main character in this story is named drita, she is moving with her grandmother, mother and younger brother to finally see their father again.
Maxie is african american, one of the incrowd that wants nothing to do with the newcomeruntil her social studies teacher charges her with interviewing drita. When tenyearold drita and her family, refugees from kosovo, move to new york, drita is teased about not speaking english well, but after a popular student named maxine is forced to learn about kosovo as a punishment for teasing drita. Drita, my homegirl is an amazing albeit short book and a great story of. The lists are first organized in order of level, from easiest to hardest. Putnams sons, 2006 isbn 9780399243806 reading levelinterest age 690 lexileages 912. If i knew anyone as mean as him i definitely wouldnt be friends with them. Maxie is african american, one of the incrowd that wants nothing to do with the newcomer until her social studies teacher charges her with interviewing drita about her story.
But with this hope comes the struggle to fit in and adapt, in a poignant story about the friendships that can overcome a cultural divide. Drita, a fourth grader who has just arrived in new york from kosovo, is eager to make friends at her new school, but soon learns she is not welcomed by. This book was a story of two worlds colliding as drita. Where did jenny get the idea for drita, my homegirl. Drita, 10, is a muslim albanian refugee from kosovo and a stranger in her fourthgrade classroom in brooklyn, new york. A sensitively written story of two worlds coming together, drita, my homegirl touchingly explores the effects of war on a family and how friendship sometimes appears in the unlikeliest places. Drita, 10, is a muslim albanian refugee from kosovo and a stranger in her fourthgrade classroom in. Drita my homegirl sahara special shredder man stone fox the green book the jacket the outsiders on my honor belle teal fast sam cool clyde and stuff getting away with murder mrs. Lombard does a fine job of portraying characters displaying growth through some serious circumstances while maintaining their childlike qualities.
Mar 1, 2017 this pin was discovered by terri schaffer. The novel drita my homegirl donorschoose project by ms. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Drita my homegirl drita leaves wartorn kosovo with her family and comes to new york to start a safer life. Drita my homegirl pdf drita my homegirl pdf are you looking for ebook drita my homegirl pdf. Drita is a ten yearold refugee from kosovo who arrives in brooklyn with her family. Two girls from different worlds and cultures come together in this deft representation of immigration and multicultural friendship.
But with this hope comes the struggle to adapt and fit in. Fleeing wartorn kosovo, tenyearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical american life. It takes place in nyc in the 1990s, during the yugoslav wars. Maxie is holding on to the loss of her mother, unwilling to let her father. My daughter and i had fun taking turns reading outloud to each other. Open response prompt requiring the comparing and contrasting of a childs life in an old culture and a. Drita my homegirl shows a friendship that is unlikely and challenging, but still very fulfilling for both girls. When maxie is assigned to show drita around the new school, the two struggle to find common ground. Why is drita s mom crying and screaming on the floor when maxie arrives. Max character traits ethan spinner ela 7 maxs character. There were nine languages besides english spoken by my students. She created two girl characters fraught with challenges, and that leaves a. Buy this book lombards debut novel unfolds through the firstperson narratives of two fourthgrade.
This will be done as a whole class as the teacher reads aloud and questions. Aug 9, 2011 drita, my homegirl a sensitively written story of two worlds coming together, drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard touchingly explo. Published by puffin books in 2008 african american leadthe family is leaving kosova to meet up with the patriarch of the family who is already in new york city. Why is dritas mom crying and screaming on the floor when. The two main characters are drita, a young girl from kosovo and maxie, an africanamerican girl.
In freak the mighty by rodman philbrick, there are three traits that prove he is not like his father, they are, independent, flexible, and emotional. Drita is a wonderful main character who any reader can relate to if theyve ever had to. Drita, my homegirl character map foldable by get real tpt. When tenyearold drita and her family, refugees from kosovo, move to new york, drita is teased about not speaking english well, but after a popular student named maxine is forced to learn about kosovo as a punishment for teasing drita, the two girls soon bond. Read drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard available from rakuten kobo. The purpose of this document is to serve as a resource for teachers looking for books with african american characters. Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard published by penguin group more a tale of the power of love than of refugees, this first novel is imbued with the language and customs of kosova as well as the efforts of a family attempting to regain balance. Character map foldable foldables, teaching elementary. Meanwhile, in george and the moon within, characters strive to understand the experience of a dear friend or relative whose gender identity is in transition. Ethan spinner ela 7 maxs character traits throughout the book kenny kane is a very, very, very hateful man. Drita and her family come to new york as refugees from wartorn kosovo. Scholastic guided reading fiction focus 2 nd edition reading. You will see in this book how drita faces her challenges.
You will be glad to know that right now drita my homegirl pdf is available on our online library. The story deals with changes in each of the girls lives. As a public school teacher in new york city, i teach children from many different cultures. Drita my homegirl complete novel unit novel units, literacy. Readers will empathize with both characters, as they watch two girls who. Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details. Thrown into the school environment of rival groups and peer discrimination, drita s lack of english, coupled with her. Find books like drita, my homegirl from the worlds largest community of readers.
Drita, my homegirl ebook by jenny lombard rakuten kobo. After reading the book drita my homegirl by jenny lombard, the students created this book trailer to get other students more interested in reading the book. Jul 18, 20 drita my homegirl shows a friendship that is unlikely and challenging, but still very fulfilling for both girls. Drita, my homegirl touchingly explores the effects of war on a family. Drita just wants to fit in and be liked by her peers, but things start out pretty lonely for her, with her limited english skills, strangesmelling lunches, and unfashionable clothes.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. I teach reading through the readers workshop meaning that students read real novels as they develop into strong readers. Drita my homegirl by jenny lombard tenyearold drita and her family have fled wartorn kosovo to find safety in america. Even though she barely speaks english, drita cant wait to start.
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Maxie is holding on to the loss of her mother, unwilling to let her father have any woman friends. Its good for character study and the vocabulary is challenging. This character map foldablea helps students analyze the changes in the main characters. How can drita find her place at school and in her new neighborhood when she doesn. Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard fleeing wartorn kosovo, tenyearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical american life. Fiction fleeing from wartorn kosovo, 10yearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical life.
Her father, an engineer, escaped over a year ago and has been. My homegirl to compare and contrast the two main girls. She tries to fit in with the other girls, but her lack of english holds her back. Chapter books about bullies, bystanders, and being kind. Drita, my homegirl kindle edition by jenny lombard. In this short book with chapters alternating from firstperson drita to firstperson maxie, these two unlikely girls become the closest of friends. Include the following topics during the read aloud discussions. Drita, my homegirl is a fun but touching tale of two very different girls, one lost in a strange new country and one brash city girl suffering the loss of her mother. Jenny lombard, author of drita, my homegirl, on librarything. On, edit images, videos and 360 photos in one place.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mar 01, 2006 two girls from different worlds and cultures come together in this deft representation of immigration and multicultural friendship. This book was a story of two worlds colliding as drita, a refugee from kosovo ends up in nyc. A sensitively written story of two worlds coming together, drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard touchingly explores the effects of war on a family and how friendship sometimes appears in the unlikeliest places. It is hard for her to fit into her new community since she doesnt speak english. That is only few minutes to spare their time for looking drita, my homegirl pdf kindle in the bookstores. Sometimes friendship blossoms when you least expect it. Her father, an engineer, escaped over a year ago and has been driving a taxi so he could bring his family to the safety of the u. Drita my homegirl is about a 10 year old girl, drita, who traveled with her family from a country called kosovo to new york city to stay safe from a war. Drita, my homegirl, told in alternating chapters by drita and maxie. Dec 18, 20 after reading the book drita my homegirl by jenny lombard, the students created this book trailer to get other students more interested in reading the book. Thrown into the school environment of rival groups and peer discrimination, dritas lack of english, coupled with her.
A poignant story about the difficulties of leaving everything behind and the friendships that help you get through it. But her new classmates dont make it easy, teasing her about virtually everything. The main character in this story is named drita, she is moving with her grandmother, mother and younger brother to finally see their father again and escape the dangerous country theyre from. Jenny lombard was not shy when choosing a topic for drita my homegirl. And when dritas mother gets sick, theres only one person who can helpdritas new homegirl. A poignant story about the difficulties of leavingeverything behind and the friendships that help you getthrough it fleeing wartorn kosovo, tenyearold drita and herfamily move to america with the dream of living atypical american life. The worst is maxie, a tough africanamerican girl whose sassy. Nov 24, 2009 drita is a ten yearold refugee from kosovo who arrives in brooklyn with her family. This character map foldablea helps students analyze the changes in the main characters, fourth graders maxie and drita, as well as their changing relationship. Goodreads members who liked drita, my homegirl also liked. Even though she barely speaks english, drita cant wait to start school and make a new best friend. In lieu of distant textbooks, my students dive into great literature full of drama and excitement. The author does a good job of keeping the characters voices distinct as she switches back and forth between drita and maxies perspectives. With our online resources, you can find drita my homegirl or just about any type of ebooks, for any type of product.
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Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard overdrive rakuten. The students can relate with either girl, and start to see how each chapter builds upon the other. How can drita find her place at school and in her new neighborhood when she doesnt speak any english. Drita my homegirl biblio bits drita my homegirl by jenny lombard, g. Susan oliver, school library journal for her debut novel, lombard has created two strong and distinct characters, sensitively explores. Drita, my homegirl paperback may 15, 2008 by jenny lombard author. She created two girl characters fraught with challenges, and that leaves a lot to be resolved in this little middle grade book. My students need 35 copies of the novel drita my homegirl, by jenny lombard. In drita, my homegirl, maxie cant imagine finding any common ground with a girl from a wartorn country who doesnt even speak english. Titleauthor drita my homegirl jenny lombard the book i had presented genre realistic fiction jenny lomabard and her husband summary maxie takes out a paper then she say something to her friend that she dont exyuzmee. The author does a good job of keeping the characters voices distinct as she switches back and forth between drita. Frisby and the rats of nimh number the stars ruby bridges through my eyes the mixed up files of mrs. Analyze the thoughts, words, deeds, and appearances of drita and maxie in.
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