Tears of a Tiger The novel “Tears of a Tiger” tells a story about a close group of friends who end up suffering from an ill fate. The main character‚ Andy Jackson‚ and his friends decided to celebrate after a big win in their school basketball game‚ they acquired alcohol and drove around in Andy’s car while intoxicated. While Andy was driving drunk‚ he caused a fatal car accident that killed his best friend Robbie Washington who was riding in the front passenger seat. The other three passengers
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drinking and driving related accidents. In the book “Tears Of A Tiger” By Sharon Draper‚ Andrew Jackson and three of his teammates and best friends had just won a basketball game. Andy was driving and drinking. Andy hit a retaining wall and the car burst into flames. Andy‚ B.J.‚ and Tyrone all got out of the car‚ but Andy’s best friend‚ Robert Washington was not as lucky. At the time of collision‚ half of Rob’s body had went through the windshield. Andy‚ B.J.‚ and Tyrone all tried to get Rob out of the
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The Tiger Will Always Be Trapped Titles of a book can portray an important message about the book or characters. One of the many meanings of Sharon M. Draper`s Tears of a Tiger is Andy`s depressing emotions. In the title the word “Tears” represents Andy`s feelings‚ and the word “Tiger” represents Andy. The title can also be portrayed as Andy feeling trapped in a cage like a tiger. The many emotions of Andy are how the title can be metaphorically interoperated. When one thinks of a tiger‚ they
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Coltyn Carpenter 10/26/06 BOOK ESSAY English Period 1 I believe that you should read Tears Of A Tiger. Tears of a tiger teaches many heart felt lessons of life after death. It is in-depth on how teens deal with tragedy and pulls you in through its interesting story. This book is also very easy to relate to‚ almost everyone has had to go through the lose of a loved one. This book deals with the issues that can or already influence every teenager in America. It addresses the issues
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Tears of a Tiger By Sharon Draper 192 Pages This book deals the issues that can or already influence every teenager in America. It addresses the issues of peer pressure‚ sorrow‚ death‚ friendship‚ teen drinking‚ guilt and teen suicide. Various youth have said "That won’t happen to me" or "I can handle my alcohol" or "I am ok to drive‚ I just had a few!" As teenagers‚ you have countless ideas and myths about drinking alcohol in addition to its affect on you and your body! Teenagers do not
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throughout our society. It is a topic often addressed in literature. In tears of a tiger by Sharon M. Draper the tree types of prejudice found in the book involve the symbol of the tiger‚ school and the psychologist Dr.Chrrothers. The most important example of prejudice involves the symbol of the tiger. Monty draws tears on a tiger in his class‚ and the teacher objects. Andy tells his brother that‚ “if you want to draw tears on your tiger or draw dragons in the jungle‚ you tell your teacher that your
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Tears of a Tiger This book I am reading is written by: Sharon M. Draper. She was born August 21‚ 1952 (age 60). Sharon Draper is an author who has won multiple awards for her books‚ including the Coretta Scott King Award for Forged by Fire and Copper Sun. In 1971‚ she married a teacher named Larry Draper. A graduate of Pepperdine University‚ she is best known for her novel‚ Darkness before Dawn‚ as well as The Battle Of Jericho. Other books include Copper Sun‚ Double Dutch‚ Out of My Mind and the
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Tears of a Tiger By Sharon M. Draper A story of Realistic Fiction Teacher Answer Guide Packet Pre-reading Activity Directions: Think about the words below. Free write for at least three minutes about each word. Use extra paper if necessary. Be prepared to share your thoughts with your classmates. 1. suicide 2. DWI 3. friendship 4. family 5. depression 6. discrimination Pages 1-22 Vocabulary & Discussion Guide Vocabulary Fiery (1) Weaving (1) Frantically (2) Raggedy
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Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper Informational Essay – English 10 – 25 Points Format Requirements: Microsoft Word No less than 500 words No less than 5 paragraphs 1 paragraph = 5-7 sentences at least Times New Roman 12 pt. font Double-spaced 1” margins Include: Your name Date Home School Essay Title Prompt: After reading the novel Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper‚ select and research one issue from the list below; then‚ write an informative essay. Abortion Anorexia
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When Depression Wins Beyond a doubt‚ suicide is the cowardly way out of a tough situation. For example in the novel Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper‚ Andy Jackson loses his good friend. Instead of using his grief to help others‚ he commits suicide. nFirst of all‚ he could have used his experience with the accident to help others. Being on an accident like that would give survivors a whole new perspective on life and drinking and driving. With his new views on how dangerous and scary the consequences
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