111 pages • 3 hours read
Sharon M. DraperFire from the Rock
Fiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Discuss the meaning of “courage” in this novel. Use examples from at least three different characters.
How does Sylvia define “community”? What does her community provide for her in this story?
Discuss the different ways people combat racism in this story. Provide at least three different examples from three different characters. According to the text, which one of these methods seems most effective?
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