1. Champion of the World
Maya Angelou

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3. CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD BY MAYA ANGElou
Maya Angelou' story "Champion of the World", she narrates about a boxing fight that took place when she was a child while working at her uncle's store in the 1930's. The fight was between African- American Joe Louis v. Primo Carnera. The match was being broadcast by a radio her uncle had at the store.  It brought African-American together as a community.

4. Champions of the World Comprehension questions
1. What do you take to be the author's PURPOSE in telling this story? 2. What connection does Angelou make between the outcome of the fight and the pride of African Americans? To what degree do you think the author's view is shared by the others in the store listening to the broadcast? 3. What details in the opening paragraphs indicate that an event of crucial importance is about to take place? 4. How does Angelou build up suspense in her account of the fight? At what point were you able to predict the winner of the fight.