1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Introductory PowerPoint

2. Sherman Alexie Bio Born October 7, 1966
Raised in the Spokane Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington
In high school, transferred to Rearden High school because he felt he’d get a better education there.
Went to college at Gonzaga University; later transferred to Washington State University
Started really writing poetry at WSU

3. Alexie’s hometown=Junior’s hometown

4. Rearden

5. Family Occupations Alexie is a poet, novelist, filmmaker
Alexie is married to Diane Tomhave.
They have 2 sons and live in Seattle.
Occupations
Alexie is a poet, novelist, filmmaker
and sometimes comedian.

6. Other information:
This book has been banned in some cities due to language and themes utilized.
Alexie’s works have won many awards: National Book Award, PEN/Faulkner Award, also Audience Award and Filmmakers’ Trophy at the Sundance Film Festival.
Has written 22 books.

7. Relevant Videos Alexie talking about Rearden/childhood:
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Interview for a Teen Library Site
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Alexie promoting Absolutely True Diary:

8. More videos Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3m1XiA3TB4
The Crying Indian PSA

9. VOCAB

10. Cerebral
Characterized by the use of the intellect rather than the intuition or instinct.
Cerebral=thinker

11. impediments
obstacle

12. The science that studies fluids in motion.
hydrodynamic
The science that studies fluids in motion.

13. minions
Followers or servants.

14. Lacking physical strength or vitality.
decrepit
Lacking physical strength or vitality.

15. pummeled
Pounded; beaten.

16. Expressing yourself easily.
articulate
Expressing yourself easily.

17. Pertaining to fireworks or their manufacture.
pyrotechnic
Pertaining to fireworks or their manufacture.

18. Strange and unconventional behavior.
eccentricity
Strange and unconventional behavior.

19. Examining by questions; questioning formally.
interrogating
Examining by questions; questioning formally.

20. Sparkling or shining brightly.
scintillating
Sparkling or shining brightly.

21. Showing too much pride in oneself.
arrogant
Showing too much pride in oneself.

22. repress
To hold back emotions.

23. A person who does not stay long in one place.
nomad
A person who does not stay long in one place.

24. In a state of rest or inactivity.
dormant
In a state of rest or inactivity.