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Our America Introduction

Introduction to Our America

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1. Our America is a nonfictional text. What does nonfiction mean?

2. Based on the front and back cover, predict what this book will be about.

3. In your own words, why was this book titled Our America?
(Hint: Read the quote on the back cover.)

4. What do you think was the authors' purpose for writing Our America?

5. Put the following events in the correct sequence by numbering the events in chronological order (first on the top, last on the bottom).You need to skim the Introduction of Our America on page 17-22 to answer this question. Note: for the following table each column is restricted to a single answer across all rows.

Eric Morse is murdered.
LeAlan and Lloyd record themselves for 7 days.
David Isay looks for kids to share their life stories.
Remorse: The 14 Stories of Eric Morse is made.
Our America is put together.
LeAlan suggests he and Lloyd should both record.
Ghetto Life 101 is produced as a documentary.

6. How strongly do you agree with the following statement?

I am excited to read Our America.