Chapter 2

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ARQ Ch2

Building Connections 1

• "How even a casual brush with the law can permanently mar a young man’s life."

• Police reap benefits of positive interaction with the community

1. Write a personal response to the information in the article & video.

2. Explain how this article connects to Dear Martin.

Chapter 3

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Building Connections 2

• “Understanding Body Language and Facial Expressions”.

• Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language

• ST. LOUIS The Best Guide to Body Language and Nonverbal Communication

1. After reading the article & watching the videos, analyze Justyce’s body language during the debate in class.

2. Create an infographic (What is an Infographic) or a poster using Canva, Piktochart , Venngage , or Visme explaining what Justyce’s body language in debate class reveals about him during the class debate.

Chapter 4

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Round Table Discussion

1. Why does Justyce take a trip to see Mama? When he opens up about he feels that he does not “fit in” at his school, how does she respond? Do you agree with what she told him? Explain.

2. Do you think Justyce is justified in being upset with Manny? Knowing what happened to him with the police and what Jared was saying, how would you feel about many, if he was your friend?

3. What is Justyce getting discouraged about? How does being at his school feed into this discouragement? What advice do you think Martin would give him if he was able to write Justyce back?

Building Connections 3

• Five Reasons Why People Code Switch

• To Code Switch or Not to Code Switch? That is the Question.

1) When was a time you had to code-switch?

2) Keep a tally of how many times through the day you code-switch. Prepare to discuss in class.

Chapter 5

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Round Table Discussion

1. As he speaks with Sarah-Jane on the phone after the party, what internal conflict does Justyce reveal he felt at the party? Why did he blame Trey and his gang for causing cops like Officer Castillo to generalize all African-American youth, and then feel regret about leaving the party with Jared and his friends?

2. “It’s a conundrum: white people hold most positions of authority in this country. How do I deal with the fact that I DO need them to get ahead without feeling like I’m turning my back on my own people?” How did the events at the party lead Justyce to say this to Sarah-Jane?

3. How did his conversation with Sarah-Jane create a new conflict within Justyce? What is it about her that he respects and what about her is he attracted to? Contrast the reaction he says his mother would have to his possibly dating her, which would cause even more confusion for Justyce.

Building Connections 4

• Rebel Yells

• The Deep History—and Troubling Impact—of Sports Teams Using Native American Mascots

Be prepared to discuss the use of stereotypes and how these articles connect to the “Equality Brigade”

Building Connections 5

• Lady Antebellum Is Now ‘Lady A.’ But So Is a Blues Singer

• One name, two musical acts, and a story of privilege

After reading the articles, go to the Hon Eng 2 Flipgrid and complete the activity.

Courier of Change Challenge

Sometimes you are the Snail & sometimes you are the Caterpillar. Find a way to be the Caterpillar this week and help someone. Simply write about your experience & turn it in.