Assignment 1
For this assignment you may use a dictionary or English-language Internet sources to help you.
a A novel is a long work of fiction. Name three or more other forms of written publications.
b Young adult fiction (YA) belongs to the literary genre of fiction. Name three or more other literary genres.
| Concrete Rose
Angie Thomas is an American YA author. She is best known for writing the YA novel The Hate U Give, which was published in 2017. She is a popular author in the Netherlands as well. In 2018, the Dutch translation of The Hate U Give (translated by Jasper Mutsaers) was awarded the Best Book for Young People Prize. Angie Thomas recently shared some exciting news with the world. You can read it here. |
Assignment 2
For each definition, find the word or expression it describes in the text and write it down.
- a book that tells the part of a story that happened before the story in another book………………….
- to forbid people from using something……………………………………………………………………………….
- highly praised and approved of………………………………………………………………………………………….
- to be shown to the public for the first time………………………………………………………………………….
- a very hard building material made by mixing togeter cement, sand, small stones, and water…….
- a short text under a picture that describes the picture………………………………………………………….
- very exciting or surprising…………………………………………………………………………………………………
- to show or reveal something to others for the first time ………………………………………………………..
- appearing or happening soon……………………………………………………………………………………………
- one of the main characters in a story or play……………………………………………………………………….
- to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true…………………………
- subjects or problems……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
- to accept or admit something……………………………………………………………………………………………
- the feeling of being somewhat uncomfortable or worried or unhappy……………………………………..
Assignment 3
a What is Angie’s exciting news? Write down an answer in your own words (~15 words).
b True or false?
1 The Hate U Give has been made into a film.
2 Angie Thomas’ third novel is called Concrete Rose.
3 Maverick is the protagonist in all the YA novels by Angie Thomas.
4 The protagonist in Angie Thomas’ new book is a 17-year-old boy.
5 Angie Thomas wrote her new book because she was really sad.
c Which different roles does the characer of Maverick play in Angie Thomas’ novels?
1 He is the black kid in The Hate U Give and the black dad in Concrete Rose.
2 He is the protagonist in The Hate U Give and an important song writer in Concrete Rose.
3 He is the protagonist’s father in The Hate U Give and the main character in Concrete Rose.
4 He stars in the film version of The Hate U Give and was an inspiration for Concrete Rose.
d Why does Angie Thomas believe that her new novel could get banned?
1 Her publisher has told her that they expect a ban, but that she should keep writing.
2 It contains soms tough issues, but she still thinks they need to be discussed.
3 It is just something that happens to all YA novels, but it is not her problem.
4 Many people do not get why her books matter and they will ask for a ban.
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