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Little Man Research Paper

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1. Reference: Vawter, V. (2013). Paperboy. New York: Delacorte Press.
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Synopsis: Little Man, a hesitant yet persistent young boy, narrates his life as a stutter. Although his disability impedes his speech, it does not hinder his athletic ability. During his journey through July 1959, Little Man takes over his best friend’s paper route. Throwing the papers was not an issue for Little Man, however speaking to his customers was an obstacle he would have to overcome.
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Math: During the story, Little Man (Victor) takes over Rat’s paper route during July so that Rat could go visit his grandparents. Pretend that you are going to have a paper route of your own. Individually, decide and map out your paper …show more content…

However, they did not plan for how much money they would need. Imagine that you and two of your friends are going to go on a trip. In a group of three, use a map of South Carolina to pick a destination for your trip. After choosing your destination, plan three activities you will do during your trip. To accurately plan this trip, do research about the cost of travel and the activities that you will do on your trip. Create a budget for your trip; make sure to include enough money for the way to and from your destination. When planning your trip consider the following questions:
• How far is my destination from where I currently live? How does this affect the cost of my trip?
• How am I going to get to and from my destination? What type of transport? How much does it cost?
• What are our activities planned? How much will they cost?
• Where will we eat? How much do we plan to spend on food?
• Do we need emergency money?
• What is the total cost of the trip? Will we split the cost? If so, how?

3. Reference: Turnage, S. (2012). Three Times Lucky. New York: Dial Books for Young …show more content…

Pretend that you live in a city on the coast—even in the same town as Moses if you would like—and there is a threat of a hurricane headed to your city. Would you know what to do, so that you wouldn’t wash away like Moses? With a partner, create a hurricane evacuation plan. Do research about what evacuation plans include and look like normally. When researching and creating your evacuation plan consider these questions:
• What materials/items would I need to survive?
• What protocol might I have to follow?
• Where would I have to evacuate to?
• Who would I contact in an emergency?

4. Reference: Roth, V. (2011). Divergent. New York: Katherine Tegen Books.
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: Beatrice, a humble yet determined sixteen year old, lives in a society in which all residents reside within one of five factions. As Beatrice determines which factions she will reside in—to stay in Abnegation or leave—she uncovers truths about herself that are hard to understand. After choosing her faction, Beatrice begins her journey to find out who she really is.

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