Basketball Abuse

Parties

Drinking

Guilt

Best Friends

PainAnger

Therapy

Girlfriend

Drama

Annoying Parents

Guns

Captain

What do you think Tears of a Tiger will be about based on the title?

Book Walk-through

What do you think Tears of a Tiger will be about based on the title?

Book Walk-through

Essential questionsEssential questions

In what ways can we tell a story?How can we, as readers and as

people, deal with issues like peer pressure, child abuse, death, etc. that are prevalent in the novel?

Who or what are the monsters in this novel?

In what ways can we tell a story?How can we, as readers and as

people, deal with issues like peer pressure, child abuse, death, etc. that are prevalent in the novel?

Who or what are the monsters in this novel?

Sharon M. DraperSharon M. Draper

Sharon M. Draper is A professional educator as well as an

accomplished writer. National Teacher of the

Year Coretta Scott King

Literary Award New York Times

bestselling author

Sharon M. Draper is A professional educator as well as an

accomplished writer. National Teacher of the

Year Coretta Scott King

Literary Award New York Times

bestselling author

Sharon Draper, contd. Sharon Draper, contd.

Her literary recognition began when, as a challenge from one of her students, she entered and won first prize in a literary contest, for which she was awarded $5000 and the publication of her short story, "One Small Torch." She has published numerous poems, articles, and short stories in a variety of literary journals.

Her literary recognition began when, as a challenge from one of her students, she entered and won first prize in a literary contest, for which she was awarded $5000 and the publication of her short story, "One Small Torch." She has published numerous poems, articles, and short stories in a variety of literary journals.

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young

adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human

values.  

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young

adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human

values.  

Common QuestionsCommon Questions

1. How long have you been writing? Tears of a Tiger, my first book, was released in

1994.

2. Where did you go to college? Pepperdine University and Miami University and

the University of Cincinnati. I have a Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree, and two honorary Doctorate Degrees

1. How long have you been writing? Tears of a Tiger, my first book, was released in

1994.

2. Where did you go to college? Pepperdine University and Miami University and

the University of Cincinnati. I have a Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree, and two honorary Doctorate Degrees

1. Most people know when they are too drunk to drive.

2. Young people should always go to their parents first with a serious problem.

3. Time heals all wounds.4. If you really love a person, you should be

willing to see him or her through any problem.

5. A person can come out of a state of depression by having a positive attitude.

6. People are treated differently because of their race.

7. Guilt serves no constructive purpose.8. People who take their own lives are brave.9. People who take their own lives hurt nobody

but themselves.10. It is more difficult to forgive yourself than to

forgive others.

True/ False

Choose one Statement you are passionate about, and explain why you agree/disagree in your

notebook

Essential QuestionsEssential Questions

How destructive is guilt?What are the effects of

guilt?

How destructive is guilt?What are the effects of

guilt?