The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Humor
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- American Indian
Year Published 2007
Word Count 44,275
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 600L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 117771, 6 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Indians of North America--Washington (State)--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Class Differences
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
- Large type books
- Spokane Indians--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
- Race relations--Fiction
- Indian reservations--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
- Spokane Indians--Juvenile fiction
- Young Adult Fiction
- Diaries--Fiction
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- Bullying Awareness & Prevention
- Teens with Special Needs
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- SpringBoard, Grade 6, Unit 1
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Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Sherman Alexie about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sherman Alexie
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Sherman Alexie
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Author Interviews 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Sherman Alexie
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Interview with Sherman Alexie
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Interview with Sherman Alexie
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Interview with Sherman Alexie
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Interview with Sherman Alexie
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 14
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Unit Plan from First Nations Education Steering Committee
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Unit Plan from First Nations Education Steering Committee
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Novel Study from Morinville Community High School
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Primary Source Sets from Digital Public Library of America
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Educator's Guide from Little Brown School & Library
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Discussion Questions from Reading Group Choices
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Reading Group Guide from Little, Brown and Company
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Teaching Support Kit from Random House Australia
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Resource Guide from California Young Reader Medal
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Reader's Theater Script from California Young Reader Medal
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Discussion Module from Rhode Island Teen Book Award
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Activity from Univ. of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Book Readings 3
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Sherman Alexie
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Audiobook Excerpt
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Sherman Alexie
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Book Trailers 1
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Vocabulary Lists 1
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Awards & Distinctions 7
American Indian Youth Literature Award, 2006-2022
Winner, 2008, Rescinded, 2018
Odyssey Award, 2008-2023
Winner, 2009
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2023
Winner, 2008
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2008
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2007
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