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The Contender By Robert Lipsyte 1967. Setting Harlem - inner city of New Jersey; known for its poverty; gangs; drug abuse; and African- American population.

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1 The Contender By Robert Lipsyte 1967

2 Setting Harlem - inner city of New Jersey; known for its poverty; gangs; drug abuse; and African- American population. Time Frame : 1960’s: Civil Rights Movements and Racial Tensions

3 Cast of Characters Alfred - A 17 year old African-American who has dropped out of school and trying to decide what to with his life. James - Alfred’s best friend who has also quit school and has joined forces with Major, a drug dealer. Major - A bully who is older than Alfred and James and tries to influence them both with gangs and drugs. Mr. Donatelli - A boxing trainer that loves his boxers and offers them wise advice about boxing and life.

4 Boxing-Let’s Talk About It What do you know about boxing? What makes boxing difficult to train for? What other sports are similar in training? Why is boxing a popular sport in inner cities?

5 Before we begin….. Let’s talk about... Boxing!

6 What Do You Think? When did boxing begin as a sport? Who are some famous boxers? What lessons about life can be learned from a boxer?

7 Can you match these famous boxers to their ring name….

8 Who’s Who? Joe Louis Cassius Clay Ray Robinson Evander Holyfield Oscar De La Hoya Rocky Marciano The Manessa Mauler Sugar The Real Deal Muhammad Ali The Brown Bomber The Golden Boy

9 The Manessa Mauler:Rocky Marciano Sugar:Ray Robinson The Real Deal:Evander Holyfield Muhammad Ali:Cassius Clay The Brown Bomber:Joe Louis The Golden Boy:Oscar De La Hoya

10 Does Oklahoma have any famous boxers? Tommy Morrison Shaun O’Grady Jim Thorpe Of Course!

11 Required Book Project Create a Powerpoint presentation about boxing or a boxer. Test Grade: 200pts

12 "Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." -Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay I Am The Greatest Title Quote by boxer Title, Quote, Interesting Facts, Bibliography At least 5 slides:

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