Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide

Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
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Culture and Diversity
Reading and Literature
Social Studies and History
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Segregation
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Civil Rights
1950s
American History/U.S. History
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Equality Struggles
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Twentieth Century
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Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for Don't Say Ain't. It includes information on integration in the 1950s and questions to ask your students.

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Don't Say Ain't
Don't Say Ain't
By Irene Smalls
In the 1950s, Dana struggles to live in two worlds—her Harlem neighborhood and the advanced school she attends—while staying true to herself. Irene Smalls and Colin Bootman team up in this heart-warming story of friendship, integration, opportunity, and hard choices.
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