The War of the Wall

Front

Who are some of the Civil Rights heroes mentioned in 'The War of the Wall'?

Back

Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Fannie Lou Hamer.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is one of the main themes of 'The War of the Wall'?

Back

A community's culture is a strong source of pride.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the term 'trance' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

Not paying attention.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Front

What idea do the narrator and Lou have for recapturing their wall?

Back

They plan to spray over the mural with spray paint.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Front

Why is the phrase 'recapture their wall' significant to the plot?

Back

It suggests a conflict between the narrator and the painter lady, representing those inside the community versus those outside.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Front

What role do murals play in community identity as depicted in 'The War of the Wall'?

Back

Murals serve as a representation of community pride and cultural heritage.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does the community react to the mural in 'The War of the Wall'?

Back

The community feels a sense of pride and connection to the mural, as it represents their history and heroes.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Front

What conflict arises between the narrator and the painter lady?

Back

The conflict centers around differing views on the mural and its significance to the community.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the mural symbolize in the context of the story?

Back

The mural symbolizes the struggles and achievements of the Civil Rights movement.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the narrator's perspective change throughout 'The War of the Wall'?

Back

The narrator learns to appreciate the mural and its significance to the community.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9