Michaela DePrince: War Orphan

Michaela DePrince: War Orphan

Sierra Leone Facts

• civil war - means when 1 country has a war against itself. Like if Mississippi and Alabama went to war.

• Civil War in Sierra Leone lasted 11 years 1991- 2002

• Michaela DePrince was 3 when her uncle sent her to an orphanage after her parents death.

Open Ended

In paragraphs 1-3, identify one challenge DePrince had to overcome in her childhood.

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 5, what is the meaning of the word "antagonism"?

• sorrow

• attention

• bitterness

• friendship

Open Ended

In paragraphs 4-8, identify a challenge DePrince had to overcome in her childhood.

Open Ended

Explain why paragraphs 9-11 are an important moment in DePrince's life?

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 14, what is the meaning of the word "distraught"?

• happy

• worried

• unconcerned

• confused

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Open Ended

In paragraphs 23-26, identify a challenge DePrince had to overcome in her childhood.

Open Ended

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Explain why this quote is important to the passage.