Essay Topic 1
A bully is someone who picks on someone, often someone smaller or weaker. Who are the bullies at Oak Creek Campgrounds in “Half a Moon"? Who do they bully and how? Why does Raven struggle to stop the bullying?
Essay Topic 2
Raven and Brooke are half-sisters. Why does Raven resent Brooke? How and why does Raven realize she needs to repair the relationship between them?
Essay Topic 3
Code-switching is when a person modifies their speech, behavior, or appearance to adapt to cultural or societal norms. How and why does Cam code switch at school, at home, and when he is at his grandmother’s?
Essay Topic 4
Raven in “Half a Moon” and Nivia in “Warning: Color May Fade” struggle with cowardice. How and why do the girls learn to be brave?
Essay Topic 5
People think Shawn is a nerd. How does Shawn ignore popular trends? In...
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