Facing Prejudice: All American Boys (2020)

Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 6

8th Grade

Lesson 10 of 29

Objective


Explain how events and lines of text reveal characters’ perspectives of themselves and others in All American Boys.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely  pp. 94 – 120

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What specific sections and lines of text develop the idea that Quinn’s point of view of Paul has become extremely complicated since he witnessed Rashad’s assault? Provide at least two pieces of evidence from pages 103-120. Carefully explain your reasoning and use the word "ambivalent" in your response.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • How does watching the recording of the attack impact Rashad? Provide evidence from pages 94-95 to support your answer.

  • Why did the authors most likely include the passage on page 106 about Jill’s party? What does this description reveal? Provide evidence from page 106 to support your answer.

  • What does Jill’s conversation with her aunt reveal about Jill’s perspective? What does it reveal about her aunt’s perspective? Provide two pieces of evidence from pages 114-116 to support your answer.

Discussion Questions

  • What do you think this chapter suggests about loyalty? Does Quinn owe Paul his loyalty after everything Paul has done for him?

Exit Ticket

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Vocabulary


Text-based

ambivalent

adj.

having mixed or conflicted feelings about something/someone.

surreal

adj.

(p. 94)

unreal; bizarre

Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

  • Book: All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely  pp. 123 – 162

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What does Quinn say to Nam about the assault?

  • What is Quinn’s first reaction when he hears that there is a video of the assault?

  • What does Coach want the team to remember, even with the pressure that is on them?

  • Do Quinn think this is possible? Why or why not?

  • What does Rashad begin to draw in the hospital? 

  • Who is Mrs. Fitzgerald?

  • Who comes to visit Rashad in the hospital? How does Rashad respond to their visit?

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.8.3 — Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

Supporting Standards

L.8.5.a
L.8.6
RL.8.1
RL.8.2
RL.8.4
RL.8.10
SL.8.1
SL.8.6
W.8.1
W.8.1.a
W.8.1.b
W.8.4
W.8.9
W.8.9.a
W.8.10

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