In paragraph 6, Alexie states that “a smart Indian is a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed.” How does this compare to your perception of Superman. Superman and Me SHERMAN ALEXIE Alexie, Sherman. I cannot recall which particular Superman comic book I read, nor can I remember which villain he fought in that issue. Text-Based Questions for “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie. "Superman & Me" by Sherman Alexie is a rigorous, nationally recognized complex text that students are engaged with. Aloud, I pretend to read the words and say, "Superman is breaking down the door." Aloud, I pretend to read the words and say, "Superman is breaking down the door." The brown door shatters into many pieces. Framing the Reading Sherman Aexie was born in 1966 ano grew up on the SooKane Indian Reservation in Wehpirit, Washngton. Writing: Superman and . I look at the narrative above the picture. I have used this text and created these questions for multiple years. “The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me” Reading “The Joy of reading and Writing: Superman and Me,” gave me a different perspective of reading and writing. Sherman Alexie, who grew up on the Spokane Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington, explains his life as an Indian boy, and how reading and writing helped his life to succeed. The essay is introduced with the Superman comic books that taught Alexie how to read. Summary of “Superman and Me” by Sherman Alexie The story Superman and me was written by Sherman Alexie. In one panel, Superman breaks through a door. The Joy of Reading and Writing- Superman and Me Annelise Hammeke Hammeke 1 Annelise Hammeke Ms. McDaniel Pre-AP English II 10 March 2016 Rough Draft Introduction: Racism in classrooms leaves many children uneducated because they lack a person who cares, and who fights racism. I cannot remember the plot, nor the means by which I obtained the comic book. Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions, 19. I learned to read with a Superman comic book. Print. I cannot read the words, but I assume it tells me that "Superman is breaking down the door." This short story is about the Sherman Alexie’s life as an Indian boy living on the Spokane Indian Reserve in eastern Washington State and how reading and writing greatly affected his life. In one panel, Superman breaks through a door. His suit is red, blue and yellow. paragraph. Superman and Me By Sherman Alexie The following essay appeared as part of a series, "The Joy of Reading and Writing." Simple enough, I suppose. I cannot read the words, but I assume it tells me that "Superman is breaking down the door." Support your answer with text evidence. “The Jox of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me.” The Most Wonderful Books: Writers on Discovering the Pleasures of Reading. S SHERMAN ALEXIE INDIAN EDUCATION Sherman Alexie, the son of a Coeur d’Alene Indian father and a Spokane Indian Mother, was born in 1966 and grew up on the Spokane Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington, home to some 1,100 Spokane tribal members. 3—6. The brown door shatters into many pieces. This essay is also printed in The Most Wonderful Books: Writers on Discovering the Pleasures of Reading. This activity is aligned with 4 common core standards including context clues, figurative language, author's Superman and Me Sherman Alexie I learned to read with a Superman comic book. Simple enough, I suppose. Created at ELA 6-8 TNCORE training (HVHS 6-17) In Sherman Alexie’s essay, Superman and Me, he uses repetition and extended metaphors to transition from a personal to social level as he illustrates his poor childhood, and how reading saves his and others lives. I look at the narrative above the picture. His suit is red, blue and yellow. Me Born in 1966 and raised on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington, Sherman Alexie is one of the foremost Native American writers.