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Andrew Clements

Extra Credit

Andrew ClementsFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

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Compare and contrast the two main characters. How does Clements use their character perspectives to communicate his book’s message of shared humanity in diversity?

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Consider how Abby’s feelings toward her extra-credit project and education in general change as she learns more about Sadeed and Amira. What do you think Clements intends his American middle grade reader to learn from this?

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Despite their differences, Sadeed and Abby become curious about each other’s lives, and treat each other with respect. Consider a time when you met someone very different from yourself. How did you react? Has reading Extra Credit altered how you would react in future?

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