Study Guide to on the Come up by Angie Thomas

Study Guide to "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas is ideal for both the individual self-study and for reading groups/classes. This comprehensive guide aims to support reflective reading, not to replace it. The critical analysis brings together a range of opinion on the text and offers a consistent reading.It includes: - An Introduction; - Original critical analysis for teachers/students/readers including: an annotated list of characters, narrative voice, genre, themes, symbols, etc.; - Each chapter is accompanied by helpful explanatory notes and a detailed commentary; - In a separate section (ideal for student worksheets) guiding questions that encourage readers to a deeper understanding of the background, themes, and characters of the text. No answers are given (though much of the ground is covered in the commentaries). The questions are designed to stimulate thought, discussion and interpretation and can be used for self-study, group discussion, jigsaw groups, formal presentations, written answers, etc.; Ideas for groupings for group discussion, feedback, and presentation; Definitions of key literary terms and a literary terms activity; Two graphic organizers for student notes; and other activities to aid individual understanding of one's own opinions on the social issues at the heart of the novel; Suggestions for further reading.Also available by this authorStudy Guide to "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas