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  • West Middle School
  • Nampa, ID
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Help students expand their knowledge of literary genres with the graphic novel American Born Chinese. A mix between present day culture and Chinese mythology, this novel will help students to understand a culture they don't interact with much, helping them be global citizens. Students will also use critical thinking skills analyzing the use of mythology in the text. The Crossover is told beautifully in prose and about an exciting topic here at West, Basketball!! Inspire boys and girls alike to love this novel and to analyze poetry with the use of this novel. Give students this amazing experience with a genre that is rarely purchased in districts.

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Help students expand their knowledge of literary genres with the graphic novel American Born Chinese. A mix between present day culture and Chinese mythology, this novel will help students to understand a culture they don't interact with much, helping them be global citizens. Students will also use critical thinking skills analyzing the use of mythology in the text. The Crossover is told beautifully in prose and about an exciting topic here at West, Basketball!! Inspire boys and girls alike to love this novel and to analyze poetry with the use of this novel. Give students this amazing experience with a genre that is rarely purchased in districts.

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