Facing Prejudice: All American Boys (2020)

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ELA

Unit 6

8th Grade

Lesson 20 of 29

Objective


Determine themes in All American Boys and explain how they are developed over the course of the text. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely  — Whole Text

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What theme do Reynolds and Kiely develop in All American Boys on the topic of "injustice"?

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What specific characters and/or events from the text help to develop this theme?

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What thematic topics do Reynolds and Kiely explore in this text? Try to come up with at least five.

  • What theme do Reynolds and Kiely develop in All American Boys on the topic of "loyalty"?

  • What specific sections, details, or events from the text help to develop this theme?

Vocabulary


Academic

thematic topic

n.

a one- or two-word phrase that describes the overarching topic of a text or section of text.

theme

n.

the author’s message in the text about the way the world works or what it means to be human. Generally applied to literary texts (fiction, poetry, dramatic works).

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.

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.8.2 — Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

Supporting Standards

L.8.6
RL.8.1
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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