Tears of a tiger deals with several themes, such as death, guilt and blame. Audiobook excerpt narrated by various narrators created by recorded books listen to the recording 03. This is a final project that i used to assess my 10th grade self contained students knowledge of the novel tears of a tiger by sharon draper after completing the novel. Tears of a tiger, in this unflinchingly realistic portrayal of poverty and child abuse. I choose to use this excerpt because year after year, i encounter students. The teeth of the tiger audiobook by tom clancy 9780736698306. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. Its about a boy who blames himself for the death of his best friend after a basketball game. Tears of a tiger unabridged audiobook, by sharon m. It is an inspiring story of a young man who rises above the tragic.
Terms in this set 29 what is the genre of this novel. This quiz will ask you to identify quotes from the novel that illustrate the characters. Fiction andy jackson was driving the car that crashed one night after a game, killing robert washington, his best friend and the captain of. This is the sequel to the dragon riders, the story of nina luoc, a ha. Drapers tears of a tiger, a newspaper article dated november 8 tells about a car accident in which the captain of the hazelwood high. Written in chapterbychapter format, the guide contains a synopsis, prereading activities, vocabulary and comprehension exercises, as well as extension. This quiz tests your knowledge of the novel, tears of a tiger, and the importants events in the novel. Tears of a tiger study guide, quiz and answer key by karen j. Oct 01, 1994 the book tears of a tiger, by sharon m. Feb 01, 2006 andy tackles his guilt and grief in the first book of sharon m. Write what you think shakespeare was saying in this passage about life and death, and. Mitali perkins, sunil malhotra, listening library audio.
Free, sisi aisha johnson, susan spain, caroline clay. Tears of a tiger study guide, quiz and answer key by karen. Draper is vague with the details about where things take place, making it easy for readers to relate to the story as it unfolds. The night that changes everything in andys life begins as a great time. This excerpt starts on page 55 of tears of a tiger and ends on page 58. Fiction andy jackson was driving the car that crashed one night after a game, killing robert. In the suburbs of maryland, the firm of hendley and associates meanders its way through financial. The book had me in tears within the first couple of pages.
Tiger woods audiobook by jeff benedict, armen keteyian, roger. It can be used with any novel if you edit the characters names. Write at least a paragraph in response to the question. After andy and his buddies win their high school basketball game, they go out to celebrate by grabbing a couple of beers. Andy, a popular basketball player, drives drunk and the result is a car crash that kills his good friend robert. For the best experience please update your browser. Draper uses a brilliant variety of styles and voices to tell this compelling story in her hazelwood high trilogy. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The death of high school basketball star rob washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school. It was first published by atheneum in 1994, and later on february 1, 1996 by simon pulse, and is the first book of the hazelwood high trilogy. The hazelwood trilogy tears of a tiger forged by fire darkness before dawn. His guilt, inability to share his feelings with others, and runins with wellmeaning adults who are ineffective in helping him come across as poignant and realistic. Where you ever made fun of for getting a good grade or for receiving an academic award.
Tears of a tiger takes place at hazelwood high, a fictitious high school that does a very good job of coming across like it could be pretty much any high school in america. How did that make you feel and what made you do this. After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. You will need to purchase the books, and then i have a chapter by chapter study guide to. This is when andy crashes the car into a walland while b. A coretta scott king awardwinner and national teacher of the year, sharon m. You will need to purchase the books, and then i have a chapter by chapter study guide to accompany the book, as well as a quiz and answer key. After the death of his longtime friend and fellow hazelwood tiger. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A vocabulary list featuring tears of a tiger by sharon m.
Draper is about studentathletes from the hazelwood high school tigers basketball team who celebrate a big win by drinking while driving,that leads to the death of a teammate and also basketball team captain, robert washington. In the first book of the hazelwood high trilogy, basketball player andy jackson deals with the aftermath of the car accident. In the first book of the hazelwood high trilogy, basketball player andy jackson deals with the aftermath of the car accident that killed his best friend. The novel begins with a brief newspaper article about a fiery automobile accident in which one hazelwood high student. Cancel online anytime and keep all your audiobooks. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Nov 01, 2010 for the best answers, search on this site following is a friendship quote from shannon drapers tears of a tiger. Buy the mass market paperback book tears of a tiger by sharon m. Tears of a tiger journal prompts english language arts. This is when andy crashes the car into a walland while.
It is an inspiring story of a young man who rises above the tragic circumstances of his life by drawing on the love and. Tears of a tiger hazelwood high trilogy book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Oct 10, 2008 listen to tears of a tiger audiobook by sharon m. Tears of a tiger by sharon draper final project by kristin. For the best answers, search on this site following is a friendship quote from shannon drapers tears of a tiger. If youve already finished binge watching tiger king, try these other unbelievable nonfiction stories available on ebook and eaudiobook. Tears of a tiger lexile find a book metametrics inc. Draper uses a brilliant variety of styles and voices to tell this compelling first story of her hazelwood high trilogy. Tears of a tiger journal prompts english language arts with. Sharing an excerpt from tears of a tiger scholastic. Written in true hillbilly style, and with an authentic voice, by the author, who.
A compilation of over twenty short stories that revolve around the folk who live in the fictional township of muddy fork, usa. Tears of a tiger welcome to the official site of sharon. Elass 6th hamilton, shirlicia unit 1 tears of a tiger. Coretta scott king awardwinner and national teacher of the year, sharon m. Draper uses a brilliant variety of styles and voices. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Tears of a tiger is the first book in sharon drapers hazelwood high trilogy. Tears of a tiger by sharon draper final project by kristins.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Draper uses a brilliant variety of styles and voices to tell this compelling first story of her hazelwood. Consistent with, and exceeding the policies and code of ethics of the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the universal autograph collectors club. Draper is about studentathletes from the hazelwood high school tigers basketball team who celebrate a big win by drinking while driving,that. The death of high school basketball star rob washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend andy, who was driving. Free, sisi aisha johnson, susan spain, and caroline clay. His basketball team wins a big game, and he and his best friend have some cold brews stashed in the car, just waiting for the. Written in true hillbilly style, and with an authentic voice, by the author, who currently resides in kentucky. Write what you think shakespeare was saying in this passage about life and death, and how the lines in this quote apply to andys life and the themes of the novel. Teeth of the tiger by tom clancy available from rakuten kobo. In crash, fire, pain, the first chapter of sharon m. The teacher in tears of a tiger uses this passage, and it upsets andy so much he runs out of the classroom. Describe your most terrifying nightmare, your recurring dream, andor the dream you wish had been real.
Tears of a tiger it is sometimes incredibly boring to listen to other people talk about their dreams, but always incredibly fun to talk at length about your own. Tears of a tiger welcome to the official site of sharon draper. Have you ever made fun of someone for getting a good grade or for receiving an academic award. Andy tackles his guilt and grief in the first book of sharon m.
It is the first book of the hazelwood high trilogy. In tears of a tiger, a number of crises strike the hazelwood tigers. Nothing like a good fight to start out a solid friendship. Tears of a tiger is a young adult novel written by sharon draper. Tears of a tiger is an award winning novel by sharon m draper. After the death of his longtime friend and fellow hazelwood tiger in a car accident, andy, the driver, blames himself and cannot get past his guilt and pain.