African American Literature Pd.3-2020-2021 Assignments

After viewing the video at least 2 times you are required to respond to the prompt " Driving while black" and explain what this statement means. 

After viewing and participating in the Nearpod activity on HBCUs what are you noticing and wondering?
How does this information connect to African American Literature?


Guiding Questions:
1. What information is presented that piqued your interest?
2.What do you think the presentation wants you to internalize?

You are required to write a response to the question : Should everyone get a trophy?


1. At least  one paragraph - 8-10 sentences
2. Your response should include your claim, evidence and reasoning.

You are encouraged to work with a sense of purpose and submit this assignment in a timely fashion. Time will be allotted in during class to consult with the teacher and there will be Breakout rooms for peer consultation.
Have fun.

Guiding questions:
1. What is the speaker's background?
2. Identify two reasons that she gives for a single story
3. Give two reasons why a single story can be dangerous
4. How can you avoid the danger of a single story on a topic or issue?

You are required to give a comment of 6 sentences based on Obama's quote


True justice requires that we come to terms with the fact that Black Americans are treated differently, every day. … And it requires us to do the sometimes thankless, often difficult, but always necessary work of making the America we know more like the America we believe in.”

To improve your vocabulary and have an informed opinion on current events we will engage in close reading of the New York Times.


Guidelines:
1. Browse and look at each title, picture, and sub-title
2. Select an article that piques your interest and read with a sense of purpose.
3. Consider the 5ws - Who, that, where, when, why, and How
4. Are you ready to share?

You are encouraged to re-read the poem and then write your responses to the questions

Based on your recent reading of the informational article entitled " Civil War Soldiers of Color" write a paragraph in which you describe what Black resistance is like today.
A paragraph is 6-10 sentences.

Our objective is always to sharpen our skills as critical level readers and thinkers.
We will do whole class reading of this article (together)
You will respond to the questions based on this article by Wednesday, March 24.

Respond to all of the questions.
1. The details describing the speaker in the poem suggest that the speaker is all of the following EXCEPT
A. determined and resolute B. strong minded and untiring C.confident and self assured D. insecure and timid E. diffident and reserved
2. Identify and write an example of personification
3. Give an example of the use of hyperbole in this poem
4.Identify an example of a metaphor used in the poem
5. Write what you think is the message of this poem.Support your position with evidence from the text.

If I have completed the following then I should earn a passing grade for marking period one:-

1. Adhere to the MAST Virtual MUST-Haves
2. Completed my Black History Month project.
3. Completed at least ONE Exit ticket
4. Engage in a meaningful way in the Breakout room
5. Support/encourage a classmate/ concept or meaningful activity in the class

You must justify this grade by writing four to six sentences.

Based on the information that you gathered about Dr. Ralph Bunche, you are now required to write a letter to him in which you:-
1. Describe what life is like now in 2021
2. Commend him for what he has shared ( be specific, quote)
3. Share with him what your plans are as a young advocate for change

IN ONE PARAGRAPH OF 8-10 SENTENCES , PLEASE SHARE WHAT YOU LEARNED FROM WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT AND WHAT YOU NOTICED IN YOUR PEERS' PRESENTATIONS.

The purpose of this project is for you to have fun while learning. Honoring the past, celebrating the present and embracing the future.

MARTIN LUTHER KING jr DAY - RESEARCH

PROMPT: MLK DAY IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN ALL STATES OF THESE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

QUESTIONS:
1.WHAT IS MLK DAY?
2. WHEN AND WHY WAS THIS DAY INSTITUTED? GIVE THE HISTORY.
3. WHY WAS MLK DAY NOT RECOGNIZED IN ALL STATES OF THESE UNITED STATES? GIVE REASONS
4. REMEMBER YOU CAN USE PICTURES TO HELP CONVEY YOUR MESSAGE.
5. CITE YOUR SOURCES OF INFORMATION

YOU MAY PRESENT IN GOOGLE SITES, GOOGLE SLIDES, OR PODCAST.

The instructions are in the document.

DOES AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE RESPOND TO JUST RACIAL HOSTILITY?
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION IN A PARAGRAPH OF 8-10 SENTENCES.
THINK ABOUT ALL THE LITERATURE THAT WE SHARED IN CLASS AS WELL AS THE DOCUMENTARIES AND VIDEOS YOU WERE ENCOURAGED TO WATCH.
ALSO, THINK ABOUT OUR CLASS DISCUSSIONS AND YOUR TAKE AWAY FROM THESE MOMENTS.

WRITE A RESPONSE, AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH OF 8 TO 10 SENTENCES
1. WHAT ARE THE VALUES THAT BARACK OBAMA TALKS ABOUT IN CHAPTER TWO?
2. WHAT DOES BARACK MEAN WHEN HE SAYS " PAY A PRICE FOR OUR VALUES" ?

BASED ON YOUR READING OF CHAPTER ONE
1. WRITE WHAT YOU THINK IS THE CENTRAL IDEA
2. CITE TWO PIECES OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM
3.TO WHOM WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS BOOK AND SAY WHY
4. SHARE 10 WORDS OR TERMS THAT PIQUED YOUR INTEREST

You are required to write two paragraphs in which you:-
1. Discuss the information shared in the two videos that you watched.
2. Explain the ways in which you see Barack Obama as a prolific writer/author.
3. Use evidence from the text ( the videos) to support your position and reasoning.

PLEASE READ THE STORY AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO;
1. Why do you think Mrs. Jones handles the situation the way she does in the story? What is she trying to accomplish? How do you think this experience is likely to affect Roger?

WRITE YOUR RESPONSE TO THIS EVENT OR ANY CURRENT CULTURAL OR POLITICAL EVENT.

Read and listen to th poem by Langston Hughes.
1. What is the central idea of this poem?
2. How does this poem connect to the Black experience?
3. Describe the relationship between the son and his mother.

This is part 2 of the uncomfortable conversation. Please watch

“ A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry
Question-based on Act ONE

Identify ONE theme/central idea in Act ONE. Explain how the series of events contribute to the overall theme. Justify your answer with evidence from the play.

Examples of themes - Love/ family relationships in the Black family in challenging times
The Black family in South Chicago, USA
The Significance of space in a family
The promise of a Check
Dreams and Aspirations of a Black family

Based on the video that we watched in class and your own personal research on Frederick Douglass you are now required to write in detail FOUR facts about this person. Please cite your source/s.

Our working definition for the term Social Justice is: a concept in which a society will give individuals and groups fair treatment and a just share of the benefits of this society.
How can you connect this working definition to Phillis' poem? What other connections can you make to this poem. You can make reference to current events. You are encouraged to write at least two paragraphs in the Google doc that is provided. Please use proper heading and re-read your work for clarity before submission.

1. Brainstorm and produce ( write) a working definition for the word community.
2. Discuss and be able to explain how identity and community are closely related.
3. Based on the creation and experience of your visual mind map; work together and create a collage that will represent or symbolize community.