Drita my homegirl complete novel unit novel units, literacy. Drita, a fourth grader who has just arrived in new york from kosovo, is eager to make friends at her new school, but soon learns she is not welcomed by. Fleeing from wartorn kosovo, 10yearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical life. How can drita find her place at school and in her new neighborhood when she doesnt speak any english. Jenny lombard was not shy when choosing a topic for drita my homegirl. Jenny lombard, author of drita, my homegirl, on librarything. Meanwhile, in george and the moon within, characters strive to understand the experience of a dear friend or relative whose gender identity is in transition. Drita, 10, is a muslim albanian refugee from kosovo and a stranger in her fourthgrade classroom in. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard overdrive rakuten. When maxie is assigned to show drita around the new school, the two struggle to find common ground. A sensitively written story of two worlds coming together, drita, my homegirl touchingly explores the effects of war on a family and how friendship sometimes appears in the unlikeliest places. Drita my homegirl pdf drita my homegirl pdf are you looking for ebook drita my homegirl pdf.
Lombard does a fine job of portraying characters displaying growth through some serious circumstances while maintaining their childlike qualities. Find books like drita, my homegirl from the worlds largest community of readers. Frankweiler habits of a good reader discovering characters. For her debut novel, lombard has created two strong and distinct characters. Fiction fleeing from wartorn kosovo, 10yearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical life. Include the following topics during the read aloud discussions. My homegirl to compare and contrast the two main girls. Why is drita s mom crying and screaming on the floor when maxie arrives. Drita, my homegirl ebook by jenny lombard rakuten kobo. Goodreads members who liked drita, my homegirl also liked. Drita my homegirl sahara special shredder man stone fox the green book the jacket the outsiders on my honor belle teal fast sam cool clyde and stuff getting away with murder mrs. The novel drita my homegirl donorschoose project by ms.
After reading the book drita my homegirl by jenny lombard, the students created this book trailer to get other students more interested in reading the book. Where did jenny get the idea for drita, my homegirl. The main character in this story is named drita, she is moving with her grandmother, mother and younger brother to finally see their father again and escape the dangerous country theyre from. Diverse book suggestions for all grade levels central. With our online resources, you can find drita my homegirl or just about any type of ebooks, for any type of product. Maxie is african american, one of the incrowd that wants nothing to do with the newcomer until her social studies teacher charges her with interviewing drita about her story. In this short book with chapters alternating from firstperson drita to firstperson maxie, these two unlikely girls become the closest of friends. Two girls from different worlds and cultures come together in this deft representation of immigration and multicultural friendship. Ethan spinner ela 7 maxs character traits throughout the book kenny kane is a very, very, very hateful man. Drita, my homegirl, told in alternating chapters by drita and maxie. Character map foldable foldables, teaching elementary.
I teach reading through the readers workshop meaning that students read real novels as they develop into strong readers. Drita my homegirl drita leaves wartorn kosovo with her family and comes to new york to start a safer life. This book was a story of two worlds colliding as drita, a refugee from kosovo ends up in nyc. The worst is maxie, a tough africanamerican girl whose sassy. The two main characters are drita, a young girl from kosovo and maxie, an africanamerican girl. Drita, my homegirl is an amazing albeit short book and a great story of. Buy this book lombards debut novel unfolds through the firstperson narratives of two fourthgrade. Maxie is holding on to the loss of her mother, unwilling to let her father have any woman friends. In freak the mighty by rodman philbrick, there are three traits that prove he is not like his father, they are, independent, flexible, and emotional. On, edit images, videos and 360 photos in one place. Fleeing wartorn kosovo, tenyearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical american life.
Drita, my homegirl touchingly explores the effects of war on a family. Drita is a ten yearold refugee from kosovo who arrives in brooklyn with her family. She tries to fit in with the other girls, but her lack of english holds her back. The students can relate with either girl, and start to see how each chapter builds upon the other. Drita my homegirl is about a 10 year old girl, drita, who traveled with her family from a country called kosovo to new york city to stay safe from a war. Readers will empathize with both characters, as they watch two girls who. Mar 01, 2006 two girls from different worlds and cultures come together in this deft representation of immigration and multicultural friendship. Drita my homegirl shows a friendship that is unlikely and challenging, but still very fulfilling for both girls. But with this hope comes the struggle to adapt and fit in. Her father, an engineer, escaped over a year ago and has been.
Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details. Drita and her family come to new york as refugees from war torn kosovo. If i knew anyone as mean as him i definitely wouldnt be friends with them. Drita my homegirl biblio bits drita my homegirl by jenny lombard, g. Sometimes friendship blossoms when you least expect it. Drita just wants to fit in and be liked by her peers, but things start out pretty lonely for her, with her limited english skills, strangesmelling lunches, and unfashionable clothes. But her new classmates dont make it easy, teasing her about virtually everything. Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard fleeing wartorn kosovo, tenyearold drita and her family move to america with the dream of living a typical american life. Mar 1, 2017 this pin was discovered by terri schaffer. Titleauthor drita my homegirl jenny lombard the book i had presented genre realistic fiction jenny lomabard and her husband summary maxie takes out a paper then she say something to her friend that she dont exyuzmee. Its good for character study and the vocabulary is challenging. Maxie is holding on to the loss of her mother, unwilling to let her father. This character map foldablea helps students analyze the changes in the main characters, fourth graders maxie and drita, as well as their changing relationship.
Drita, my homegirl is a fun but touching tale of two very different girls, one lost in a strange new country and one brash city girl suffering the loss of her mother. Aug 9, 2011 drita, my homegirl a sensitively written story of two worlds coming together, drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard touchingly explo. Drita my homegirl by jenny lombard tenyearold drita and her family have fled wartorn kosovo to find safety in america. Drita, my homegirl paperback may 15, 2008 by jenny lombard author. Dec 18, 20 after reading the book drita my homegirl by jenny lombard, the students created this book trailer to get other students more interested in reading the book. Drita, my homegirl kindle edition by jenny lombard. Drita and her family come to new york as refugees from wartorn kosovo. Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard published by penguin group more a tale of the power of love than of refugees, this first novel is imbued with the language and customs of kosova as well as the efforts of a family attempting to regain balance. But with this hope comes the struggle to fit in and adapt, in a poignant story about the friendships that can overcome a cultural divide. The lists are first organized in order of level, from easiest to hardest. Drita, my homegirl character map foldable by get real tpt. Drita is a wonderful main character who any reader can relate to if theyve ever had to. Even though she barely speaks english, drita cant wait to start school and make a new best friend. Scholastic guided reading fiction focus 2 nd edition reading.
This character map foldablea helps students analyze the changes in the main characters. Open response prompt requiring the comparing and contrasting of a childs life in an old culture and a. Maxie is african american, one of the incrowd that wants nothing to do with the newcomeruntil her social studies teacher charges her with interviewing drita. My students need 35 copies of the novel drita my homegirl, by jenny lombard. How can drita find her place at school and in her new neighborhood when she doesn. The author does a good job of keeping the characters voices distinct as she switches back and forth between drita and maxies perspectives.
Chapter books about bullies, bystanders, and being kind. Why is dritas mom crying and screaming on the floor when. Drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard, paperback barnes. Escaping the horror of war, persecution and destruction of their albanian life, drita and her family emigrate from kosovo to new york city. It is hard for her to fit into her new community since she doesnt speak english. And when dritas mother gets sick, theres only one person who can helpdritas new homegirl. That is only few minutes to spare their time for looking drita, my homegirl pdf kindle in the bookstores. Thrown into the school environment of rival groups and peer discrimination, drita s lack of english, coupled with her.
There were nine languages besides english spoken by my students. The story deals with changes in each of the girls lives. Jul 18, 20 drita my homegirl shows a friendship that is unlikely and challenging, but still very fulfilling for both girls. Susan oliver, school library journal for her debut novel, lombard has created two strong and distinct characters, sensitively explores. When tenyearold drita and her family, refugees from kosovo, move to new york, drita is teased about not speaking english well, but after a popular student named maxine is forced to learn about kosovo as a punishment for teasing drita. In drita, my homegirl, maxie cant imagine finding any common ground with a girl from a wartorn country who doesnt even speak english. Drita, 10, is a muslim albanian refugee from kosovo and a stranger in her fourthgrade classroom in brooklyn, new york.
You will see in this book how drita faces her challenges. When tenyearold drita and her family, refugees from kosovo, move to new york, drita is teased about not speaking english well, but after a popular student named maxine is forced to learn about kosovo as a punishment for teasing drita, the two girls soon bond. As a public school teacher in new york city, i teach children from many different cultures. Drita is a refugee from wartorn kosovo, newly arrive in new york city. As known, reading a drita, my homegirl pdf epub is a muchpleasured activity done during the spare time.
A sensitively written story of two worlds coming together, drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard touchingly explores the effects of war on a family and how friendship sometimes appears in the unlikeliest places. The purpose of this document is to serve as a resource for teachers looking for books with african american characters. Published by puffin books in 2008 african american leadthe family is leaving kosova to meet up with the patriarch of the family who is already in new york city. In lieu of distant textbooks, my students dive into great literature full of drama and excitement. The author does a good job of keeping the characters voices distinct as she switches back and forth between drita.
A poignant story about the difficulties of leavingeverything behind and the friendships that help you getthrough it fleeing wartorn kosovo, tenyearold drita and herfamily move to america with the dream of living atypical american life. Her father, an engineer, escaped over a year ago and has been driving a taxi so he could bring his family to the safety of the u. It takes place in nyc in the 1990s, during the yugoslav wars. Kevin kisner 5 iron challenge riggs vs palmetto golf club 15th hole duration. Frisby and the rats of nimh number the stars ruby bridges through my eyes the mixed up files of mrs. Thrown into the school environment of rival groups and peer discrimination, dritas lack of english, coupled with her. Putnams sons, 2006 isbn 9780399243806 reading levelinterest age 690 lexileages 912. Read drita, my homegirl by jenny lombard available from rakuten kobo.
My daughter and i had fun taking turns reading outloud to each other. Even though she barely speaks english, drita cant wait to start. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A poignant story about the difficulties of leaving everything behind and the friendships that help you get through it. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Analyze the thoughts, words, deeds, and appearances of drita and maxie in. She created two girl characters fraught with challenges, and that leaves a lot to be resolved in this little middle grade book. The main character in this story is named drita, she is moving with her grandmother, mother and younger brother to finally see their father again.
Nov 24, 2009 drita is a ten yearold refugee from kosovo who arrives in brooklyn with her family. This book was a story of two worlds colliding as drita. She created two girl characters fraught with challenges, and that leaves a. This will be done as a whole class as the teacher reads aloud and questions. You will be glad to know that right now drita my homegirl pdf is available on our online library.