Thirteen year old Mia isn’t like everyone else. For her, words, numbers, and sounds have color. It’s all around her, all of the time - as if being thirteen isn’t hard enough already. This is a heartwarming novel about fitting in, being different, and embracing what makes you unique.
Have students define and illustrate vocabulary from A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
Storyboard Text
SOPHISTICATION
This piece is divine, isn't it dear?
SYNESTHESIA
UNBIDDEN
Looks like we have some unbidden visitors!
(n.) a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
It sure is.
(n.) A neurological condition where when one sense is activated, another unrelated sense is activated at the same time.
(adj.) Without having been commanded or invited.
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