The Hate U Give Lesson Plan

Black Lives Matter

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will identify key beliefs and goals of the Black Lives Matter movement, and will be able to address misconceptions and controversies about BLM.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5

Structure:

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Start the lesson by asking students why they think the book is relevant in today's world. Black Lives Matter may come up on its own within this discussion. Explain to students that indeed, Angie Thomas started what became The Hate U Give after the death of Oscar Grant. As more unarmed black...