When did Naomi Shihab Nye publish her first poem? How old was she?
When she was seven!
Where has Naomi Shihab Nye lived?
St. Louis, Jerusalem and San Antonio.
What are Naomi Shihab Nye influences and and points of view in her writing?
Her multicultural perspective explores similarities and differences between cultures.
What does "support system" mean?
It includes family and community and those familiar people in our lives who help us succeed.
Why do you think Naomi Shihab Nye places so much emphasis on reading?
Because that's how young people are exposed to new ideas.
What do you think Naomi Shihab Nye means by the title "Making a Mosaic"?
A mosaic is a multi-colored artwork, she compares the multicultural society to a mosaic.
Are there any places "deeply precious" to you? Explain.
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What did you write about when you were younger?
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What does "repetition" mean?
Saying something again and again.
What is a "stanza"?
A group of lines in a poem.
Precise is:
exact and correct in every detail
Interpret is:
explain or translate
Pursue is:
continue an activity or trying to achieve something
Distinctive is:
clearly marking a person or thing as different from others
Cultural is:
related to a particular society and its way of life
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