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On the Come Up (Hardcover)

By Angie Thomas

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“For her sophomore book, Thomas gives us a heroine — Brianne — who is struggling against both her family’s expectations as well as those of white people as she tries to make her way doing what she loves: rapping. We follow her through ups and downs as she navigates racism at her school and the expectations of black girls in the music world. Excellently written and incredibly unputdownable, you will cheer and cry as Bri makes her way!”
— Melissa Fox, Watermark Books & Cafe, Wichita, KS

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The YA love letter to hip-hop—streaming on Paramount+ September 23, 2022! Starring Sanaa Lathan (in her directorial debut), Jamila C. Gray, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, Mike Epps, GaTa (Davionte Ganter), Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Titus Makin Jr. , and Michael Anthony Cooper Jr.

#1 New York Times bestseller · Seven starred reviews · Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book

Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons.

Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn’t just want to make it—she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.

Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn’t always free.

“For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri.”—The New York Times Book Review

Plus don't miss Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to her phenomenal bestseller, The Hate U Give!

About the Author

Angie Thomas is the author of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novels The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose, as well as Find Your Voice: A Guided Journal for Writing Your Truth. A former teen rapper who holds a BFA in creative writing, Angie was born, raised, and still resides in Mississippi. You can find her online at www.angiethomas.com.

Praise For…

★ “This follow-up to Thomas’ landmark The Hate U Give, set in the same fictional city after the events of that book, demonstrates again Thomas’ gift for crackling dialogue, complex characterization, and impactful emotion. Readers already lining up for this title won’t be disappointed.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

★ “While acknowledging that society is quick to slap labels onto black teens, the author allows her heroine to stumble and fall before finding her footing and her voice. Thomas once again fearlessly speaks truth to power; a compelling coming-of-age story for all teens.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

★ “On the Come Up truly shines in its exploration of Bri’s resilience, determination, and pursuit of her dreams. In this splendid novel, showing many facets of the black identity and the black experience, Thomas gives readers another dynamic protagonist to root for. ” — ALA Booklist (starred review)

★ “This honest and unflinching story of toil, tears, and triumph is a musical love letter that proves literary lightning does indeed strike twice. The rawness of Bri’s narrative demonstrates Thomas’ undeniable storytelling prowess. A joyous experience awaits. Read it. Learn it. Love it.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ “With sharp, even piercing, characterization, this indelible and intricate story of a young girl who is brilliant and sometimes reckless, who is deeply loved and rightfully angry at a world that reduces her to less than her big dreams call her to be, provides many pathways for readers.” — Horn Book (starred review)

“For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri.” — New York Times Book Review

“This book beckons young readers and music lovers alike with an homage to the forefathers of hip-hop that also assures the feminine voice is never dismissed from the cypher. ” — Washington Post

“On the Come Up offers a complicated, imperfect heroine who lives and breathes her truth on every page.” — Entertainment Weekly

“On the Come Up is earnest and warm-hearted, a careful examination of social issues that’s built around an immensely endearing main character. It’s likely to assure Thomas’s continued and well-deserved dominance on the best-seller lists.” — Vox

“Bri’s story is utterly compelling from first to last.” — USA Today

On the Come Up | BookTrust

Author: Angie Thomas

Publisher: Walker Books

This is the story of 16-year-old Bri, an aspiring rapper, daughter of a murdered father, living in a tough American neighbourhood. At school, she’s been defined as "trouble" and her mum (a former drug addict) is struggling to pay the bills after losing her job. Life is tough and when Bri records her first rap full of anger and guns, it goes viral for all the wrong reasons. How can Bri be a success as well as really true to herself, her friends and her family?

This is Angie Thomas’s second novel, coming hot on the heels of the multi-award-winning The Hate U Give. On the Come Up is a classic in the making, an inspiring coming-of-age story that gets right to the heart of what it means to overcome life’s obstacles and the struggle not to become what everyone expects you to be.

This is a really exciting, thought-provoking and brilliantly written story that will be enjoyed by teenagers from all backgrounds.

Note: There is strong language and some sexual references, though it is completely within context and appropriate for the nature of the book.

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European Language Proficiency Levels

(A1) - Beginner
(A2) - Below Intermediate
(B1) - Intermediate
(B2) - Above Intermediate
(C1) - Advanced
(C2) - Professional Level

There are two main recognized scales of English proficiency levels: International and European. The proposed table gives a description of each of the levels and shows the correspondence between the levels according to the International and European classification.

More information about the European scale can be found on the website of the Council of Europe at (in English): http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Cadre1_en.asp

(A1) – initial

According to the generally accepted method of teaching foreign languages, 4 types of speech activity develop at each level: Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. Chief among these is speaking, and it is to the goal of speaking fluently and correctly that all other learning is subordinated. Level A1 is the basics of a foreign language. Here they are introduced to the alphabet and the peculiarities of the pronunciation of sounds that have no analogues in our native language. They learn to understand foreign speech and speak within the framework of the studied vocabulary on certain topics. nine0008

(A2) - below average

Level A 2 is a kind of "key moment" in the life of a foreign language learner. It is at this level that all the basic grammar is laid down that is necessary to keep a conversation on a certain topic, expressing one's opinion or requirement in a familiar context. You can forget about the expression “I understand, but I can’t say”. Of course, it is important how conscientiously you worked throughout this level of language learning, as well as what knowledge you had at the start. nine0008

(B1) - intermediate

B1 - this is the so-called "intermediate" level of language proficiency, but in fact this is already quite a decent level, allowing you to speak a foreign language quite fluently, discuss many professional and everyday topics, understand hearing almost everything said in a foreign language at a normal pace. Students understand what is being discussed in most radio and television programs, know how to express their own opinion, justify their views, retell the content of what they have read or seen, conduct personal and business correspondence of medium complexity, read literature in a foreign language. This level of language proficiency allows you to take entrance exams to Russian universities and preparatory courses abroad. nine0008

(B2) - above average

B2 is not just an average level of foreign language proficiency, it is already a serious level of knowledge sufficient for foreign language communication in almost all areas of communication. Knowledge at level B2 is enough to live and communicate in a country where the studied language is considered the main one. Knowledge at this level is consolidated, systematized and expanded by more complex cases of using grammatical structures. At this stage of learning in each of the main activities (Speaking, Reading, Listening, Writing) in more detail. nine0008

(C1) - advanced

This is a serious level of knowledge of a foreign language, because it is the level C1 that graduates of the philological faculties of higher educational institutions of our country should master. That is, for the most part, people who teach a foreign language as a foreign language speak it at an advanced level. At this level, a person already spontaneously (that is, without prior preparation) and relatively freely can verbally express his opinion on any topic, including narrowly focused ones. At the same time, he does not have difficulties using complex grammatical constructions and with a large number of synonyms that are used to reinforce his point of view with examples and so on. At this level of learning, the ability to speak about everything will develop, even if you do not know much about the topic of conversation, the main thing is not what you say, but how you say it. nine0008

(C2) - professional level of proficiency

This is the highest level of foreign language proficiency New grammar material at this stage of learning, students will not meet, since all the grammar was passed at the previous levels. Grammar is repeated and consolidated on the basis of thematic articles with a large content of specific vocabulary. As for vocabulary , it will be replenished with specific vocabulary, jargon, terms. Also, much attention is paid to phraseological turns or idioms. Due to the large number of phraseological units, speech becomes more “live”, stylistically colored and sounds relaxed and confident .

Table of English levels ‹ Ingleks

According to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which was developed at the end of the 20th century, foreign language proficiency is usually divided into 6 levels. In 2001, the Council of Europe decided to use the CEFR to assess language proficiency in any language taught as a foreign language. According to the CEFR system, students' knowledge of a foreign language is divided into 3 groups, each of which, in turn, is divided into 2 groups. This is what CEFR English proficiency levels look like:

In this table you will be able to get acquainted with all aspects of the English language, which are studied at various levels of education. Vertically there are columns with types of speech activity (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing), two extreme columns display what grammatical material and vocabulary is studied at each stage. The levels of training are shown horizontally, from Beginner to Proficiency. At the intersection of the row and column, you can find a description of what skills and abilities are formed and developed at each stage. nine0008

Vocabulary

monologue

Dialog

Beginner

(initial)

Learn to Greet to the services, thank you in English.

Talk about yourself in 2-3 sentences, answer questions within the framework of elementary vocabulary.

Greet the interlocutor, participate in a small dialogue, ask about the affairs, interests of the interlocutor, about his family and profession, say goodbye. nine0008

Learn how to read elementary sentences (no more than 7-9 words) using familiar vocabulary.

Learn to listen to short sentences with elementary vocabulary.

You can write your name, date of birth, brief information.

• To be
• Simple WH questions
• Present Simple
• Past Simple
• Future Simple
• Singular and plural nouns

Elementary vocabulary, mainly simple nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns

A1

Elementary

(above the initial)

Lyear family, about your preferences in food, music, etc.

You can exchange 2–3 phrases about yourself, your family, your city.

Express opinions about what you like. nine0008

Ask questions about the other person's interests.

Can recognize and understand familiar words and simple phrases (advertising, postcards).

You will read short texts and dialogues with familiar vocabulary.

Learn to listen to the simplest and most frequently used words and phrases.

Understand teacher's words and short instructions.

You can write short greeting cards, letters. nine0008

Fill in a questionnaire about yourself (your name, nationality, address).

• Verb to be
• WH-questions
• Present Simple
• Prepositions in, on, at
• Be going to
• Past Simple
• Irregular Verbs
• Countable & Uncountable Nouns

• ≈ 1000–1500 words
• About myself (about myself, my family, hobbies)
• About likes/dislikes, routines

A2

Pre-
Intermediate

(Intermediate Beginner)

Tell us about yourself, work and leisure in a few sentences.

Express an opinion based on the material studied.

Participate in a small, simple dialogue in a typical situation (meeting people, in a store, etc.).

Request information about direction, location, request a favor. nine0008

Learn to read short texts with a small amount of unfamiliar vocabulary that does not interfere with general understanding of the text (400–500 words).

You will recognize and understand by ear numbers and dialogues with familiar vocabulary.

Understand simple short texts with a minimum of new words.

Learn to write messages or short notes using familiar vocabulary and vocabulary (up to 10-15 sentences). nine0008

• Present Continuous
• Word Order
• Past Continuous
• Future Simple
• Present Perfect
• Verb + Ing or to-infinitive
• Modal Verbs (have to, must)
• Conditional Sentences (1, 2)

• ≈ 1500-2000 words
• Holiday
• Celebrities
• Clothes & Fashion
• Animals in our lives
• Sport & Activities
• People around the world
• Food & Festivities
• Health

B1

Intermediate

(Intermediate)

Be able to describe an event or experience, express your opinion with a total duration of about 2–3 minutes, supporting it with examples for about 2–3 minutes

You will be able to take part in a spontaneous dialogue in all typical situations, including the exchange of short phrases expressing a personal attitude to a phenomenon or object. nine0008

You will read texts of any type without special topics (letters, essays, articles), understand the main idea of ​​the text, despite the presence of 10% unfamiliar vocabulary.

You will be able to understand the plot, the main characters, their actions in the stories.

In dialogues up to 2 minutes, understand the point of view of the speakers.

Understand specific vocabulary from context.

You can easily write a personal letter or a short coherent text with a plot (more than 20 sentences, without using a dictionary). nine0008

• Passive Voice
• Future Forms
• Present Perfect & Present Perfect Continuous
• Comparatives & Superlatives
• Modal Verbs (can, could)
• Gerund/Infinitive
• Conditional Clauses

• ≈ 2000–3000 words
• Food & Restaurants
• Sport
• Money
• Transport & Traveling
• Describing People
nine0296 Education
• Houses
• Friendship (people & emotions)
• Work
• Cinema
• Shopping

B2

Upper-Intermediate

(High Intermediate)

You will express your opinion clearly, describe events in detail, develop and confirm with examples.

You will communicate with a fairly high level of spontaneity, even with native speakers. nine0008

Understand fully the speech of native speakers and be able to respond in all typical situations.

Can read feature articles and reports, literary texts in non-adapted English with almost complete understanding.

Comprehend relatively fluently long standard English texts, such as radio broadcasts, interviews.

Write detailed and easy to understand texts on a wide range of topics. nine0008

Write essays and articles on various topics.

Introduction to writing styles (formal and informal).

• Repeat:
• Question Formation
• Present Tenses
• Past Tenses
• Future Tenses
• Phrasal Verbs

• ≈ 3000-4000 words
• Illness & Treatment
• Clothes & Fashion
• Air travel
• Crime & Punishment
• Feelings & Emotions
• The body

C1

Advanced

(Advanced)

Express your opinion on a free topic spontaneously, using complex grammatical structures, synonyms.

You will communicate in any situation with native speakers, using reasoned answers.

You will read non-adapted articles and texts in English with a full understanding of the meaning. nine0008

Analyze the literature read.

Be able to comprehend long passages, including those in non-standard English (special accents, adverbs) with full understanding of what you hear.

You will be able to carry out business correspondence, write articles and essays on any given topic, using advanced grammar and stylistically colored vocabulary.

• The Past: narrative tenses, used to & would
nine0296 Stylistic Inversion
• Inversion in Conditionals
• Causative Form

• ≈ 4000-6000 words
• Work
• Emotions
• Environment
• Health & Sport
• Politics
• Traveling
• Education & ways of learning
• Technology & Progress
• Aspects of Culture

C2

Proficient

(Professional)

Express one's opinion freely, without training on any topic, even narrowly focused (medicine, law).

You will be able to participate in any dialogue or discussion without problems using idioms and stylistic figures of speech.

Effortlessly read any text, whether it be an excerpt from a work of art or a popular science article.

You will be able to understand spoken language without problems, even if you speak very quickly. nine0008

Be able to listen to any audio program in English.

Without preparation, freely express your thoughts in writing on a given topic, after analyzing the information in advance.

Write in any style (formal or informal).

Strengthening the development of complex grammatical structures.

Features of the use of phraseological units.

• People & Relations
• Cinema & Television
• Preventing & punishing crime
• City life
• Sport
• The mind & unconscious
• Work & future

If you want to learn more about each level of study, then we bring to your attention articles about the levels of English language training.

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