How I Became a Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013

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Introduction

Before Reading

Reading Context

During Reading

Reading Questions & Paired Texts

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After Reading

Discussion/Analysis Prompt

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Multiple Choice

1. B (Various chapters)

2. B (Various chapters)

3. C (Various chapters)

4. A (Various chapters)

5. D (Various chapters)

6. C (Various chapters)

7. A (Various chapters)

8. D (Various chapters)

9. C (Various chapters)

10. D (Various chapters)

11. A (Chapter 19)

12. C (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. The author pulls the reader into the story of Isaac to discover why he died. As a witness, Isaac conveys the suffering of the Choctaws, how they felt, and the dangers of their journey. (Various chapters)

2. The communication in the community portrays the interconnectedness of the Choctaw people. Through dialogue, the reader can see how the Choctaws work together to resolve conflict, face hardships, and solve difficult problems. (Various chapters)