Eating On The Street
David Schaafsma
Eating On The Street
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Teaching Literacy in a Multicultural Society
by David Schaafsma
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The kids chatter and munch snacks as they stroll through Detroit’s busy streets on a hot summer day. Suddenly, a teacher’s sharp words spark a big debate about what it means to ‘eat on the street’—is it just a snack or something more? The question hangs in the air, and everything about their trip feels different now.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in Detroit in 1989, this middle-grade novel explores a group of African American students participating in a community writing project. Through their experiences and the perspectives of their teachers, the book delves into cultural differences, stereotypes, and the challenges of education in a racially divided society. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers thoughtful insights into multicultural education without explicit content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780822955467
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Pitt Comp Literacy Culture
- Published
- August 24, 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction