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Character Letter

Dasani has her own journal and writes letters when she is away at school. Have students write a letter to their loved one.

Draw a Setting

The book describes the Brooklyn city setting. Have the students draw what they think Dasani's street and city look like. It is a poor area.

Choose One Person's Advice to Follow

Dasani gets advice from her teacher, Miss Hester while she is in school. Have each student choose one person from the book and then follow their advice for a day. What do the students experience?

Where to Get Rid of Items

Dasani and her family get their clothes from poor shops in the city that they live in. Instruct students to find as many places as possible that they can take their clothing and other used items to give to those less fortunate.

Debate About Simplicity

Dasani and her...

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