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Context
Kind of Activity:
Research
Objective:
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the text by researching the context of the story.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3
Structure:
**Note: it is perfectly possible to extend this activity over a number of days by requesting that students go more in-depth in their research.**
In order to better understand the motivations of the characters, and the events referenced in the novel, students need a foundation in American history, in particular black history. In this activity, students will focus on the changing world immediately before the events...
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