Jan 06, 2012 the mighty miss malone, a new book for 9 to 12yearold readers, is anything but childish set in gary, ind. Students will combine information from the mighty miss malone, nonfiction articles about the great depression, and depression era photographs to complete a raft assignment. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis novel unit. The mighty miss malone a mighty girl the twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the depression and prove that deza truly is the mighty miss malone. As elizabeth bird so aptly put it, its not hiding the fact that the protagonist is black, nor is it ashamed. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful is the motto of deza malone s family. But the great depression hit gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. In the newbery medal and coretta scott king awardwinning bud, not buddy, bud met a girl named deza malone in a hooverville. Instead, the mighty miss malone was one of the most warm, welcoming, delightful reads i have had in some time, and i have no qualms. The mighty miss malone the mighty miss malone audiobook, by christopher paul curtis. A mississippi town in 1964 gets riled when tempers flare at the segregated public pool.
The nation is in the middle of the great depression, but deza malone is happy. Unfortunately, the great depression is taking a toll that journey, and when dezas father leaves in search of work. As much as gloriana june hemphill, or glory as everyone knows her, wants to turn twelve, there are times when from bestselling and. Copy as an entire packet, or copy pages individually. Deza is an especially fun character, full of energy and spunk. I think the picture on the front of this book matches perfectly with the character inside the book. Clone wars episode 12 finale full breakdown and all easter eggs duration. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Apparently deza malone appeared in curtis bud not buddy, but it has been a long time since i listened to it, so i do not remember her. This book shows us the story of a 12 year old battling the great depression. Explain to students that although they are farther along in the book, you will read aloud pages 79 from the text. Amazon best books of the month for kids, january 2012.
Jan 17, 2012 understanding contemporary child poverty. Mighty miss malone study guide labibliothequedemaho. Listen close, because when you pick up the audio for christopher paul curtiss the mighty miss malone, you are on a journey to a place called wonderful. I love that shes an avid reader, and i love even more when she discovers books that she. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis scholastic. Life wasnt easy during the great depression, the era in which the newest historical novel from newbery medalwinning christopher paul curtis takes place.
She loves school, has a best friend and a loving family, and is on her way to achieving her goal of reading every book in the gary library. Everything you need for a novel study on the mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis. A book trailer for future posting to my school library blog. One remarkable family is on the journey of their lives. Though the resolution of the familys crisis is perhaps farfetched, some readers will feel they are. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis 9780440422143. Review the mighty miss malone is one deza malone dedicated student and member of a closeknit family whose motto is we are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful. Deza is one great heroine in her own right, a fitting literary companion to bud caldwell.
Adults are expected to be strong in times of great trials or difficulties and teach children how to take things on their own. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis, paperback. Unfortunately, the great depression is taking a toll that journey, and when dezas father leaves in search of work, the rest of the family soon has no choice but to follow. My daughter read to chapter 6 only to discover that it jumped from page 56. May, 2014 clone wars episode 12 finale full breakdown and all easter eggs duration. The mighty miss malone chapter 1620 flashcards quizlet.
Unfortunately, the great depression is taking a toll that journey, and when dezas father leaves in search of work, the rest of the family soon has no choice but to. Unforgettable 12yearold girl battles the great depression. Wendy lamb books january 10, 2012 recommended age level. Deza malone, along with her mother and older brother, set out to find her father, a black man who left gary in to find work after the great depression hit. Follow the mighty 12 year old from gary, indiana, to flint, michigan, as she searches for her father. Some of the secondary charters are jimmie, dezas mother and father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the depression and prove that deza truly is the mighty miss malone. Her familys motto is that theyre a family on a journey to a place called wonderful, but unfortunately such places.
Listen to mighty miss malone audiobook by christopher paul curtis. The mighty miss malone, a new book for 9 to 12yearold readers, is anything but childish set in gary, ind. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtisccss. The mighty miss malone chapters 17 no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for fullscreen mode. The mighty miss malone is one deza malonededicated student and member of a closeknit family whose motto is we are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful. Theres also an audiobook version narrated by bahni turpin. Deza malone is a small girl with big dreams, and she must learn to face a lot of hardships when her family is separated as her father goes out to find work. The mighty miss malone timeline timetoast timelines. Start studying the mighty miss malone chapter 1620. When the great depression hits, dezas father roscoe decides to travel. Jan 10, 2012 jimmies beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while deza and mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find father.
Editions of the mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis. Deza malone is a whipsmart, verbose, 12year old girl who lives with her family in gary, indiana during the great depression. The mighty miss malone chapters 17 jeopardy template. This is a literature unit for the mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in gary, indiana. While i relished the idea to discover more about this plucky, young lady, i was ultimately rather disappointed in her. Jimmies beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while deza and mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find father.
This book is set in the 1930s and the author really gives the reader an idea of how it was for an african american family in the north during that time. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis is created from the mention of a young girl in a hooverville in curtiss previous acclaimed novel for middlegraders, bud not buddy. The mighty miss malone chapters 17 no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. Take up the quiz below and see what you know about it. Set in the great depression, the mighty miss malone raises the questions of what it means to be a family and how to keep hope alive when it seems impossible. The mighty miss malone is one deza malone dedicated student and member of a closeknit family whose motto is we are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful. Deza malone is a twelve year old girl living in gary, indiana with her parents and older brother, jimmy, during the 1930s. Apr 26, 2015 the mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis. Think aloud for students about phrases that help the reader know the story takes place in the.
Another option is to allow students to independently reread the noted passages and prepare some answers for the questions before the lesson begins. Remind students that the mighty miss malone takes place during the great depression. The pages and chapters of the new book are out of order and all over the place. Seriously, this is one of my favorite middle grade covers in ages. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis overdrive. To kill a mockingbird audiobook part 2 of 2 by harper lee. Deza enjoys writing and excels academically, and jimmie is known.
Mar, 2015 so in this book there are a few different main characters in this book. When her beloved father leaves to find work, deza, mother, and her older brother jimmie go in search of him, and. Father sends money and a key back to the malone family for a new house he has rented back in gary, may 30, 1937. Jan 16, 2012 the mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis wendy lamb books, 2011 currently available genre. Deza malone from christopher paul curtiss newberywinning bud, not buddy is back this time in her own book set during the great depression. Mar 12, 20 amazon best books of the month for kids, january 2012. Plot summary twelveyearold deza malone lives in gary, ind. Mighty miss malone lesson plan nlgl creative synthesis. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis wendy lamb books, 2011 currently available genre. The malone family faces the tribulations of the great depression, but 12yearold deza never loses heart. We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful is the motto of deza malones family. I loved the ending of the book it had a good twist.
In a note to the reader that precedes the novel, author christopher paul curtis states that even though the great depression took place some seventyfive years ago, we havent come very farthe black and hispanic middle classes have been nearly wiped out in the past five years. We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful. Wondering if the mighty miss malone is ok for your kid. Ask guiding question to start discussion on what it would have been like for a family facing similar circumstances during the great depression. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in gary, indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis read by. The mighty miss malone theme genre summary historical fiction by overcoming challenges family motto. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis literature unit.
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