Honors Section 6: Summative Project

Character Analysis Essay

Situation: We are shaped by the things that happen in our lives. There are moments in our lives that have a lasting effect on us. Reflect on the events and moments that impact Justyce in the novel.

Writing Prompt:

Select one event from the novel that you believe had the most impact on Justyce (positive or negative). Provide textual evidence from the novel and supplemental articles to support your analysis.

• Use your character sketch, quote responses, & TQE’s.

• Be sure to use the Argument structure

Research Writing

Situation: Violence by American police is a major issue in the human rights arena these days and data indicates it’s getting worse. According to Killed By Police, a website that tracks police killings, 2018 has witnessed more deaths than in the last five years over the same period of time. It most likely won’t get better, as the DOJ recently ended a program that helped keep corrupt police departments in check. Black Americans are most vulnerable; in 2012, they made up 31% of police-killing victims, while only comprising 13% of the total US population.

Writing Prompt: Research and answer the following questions. Write an editorial to the Daily News with your information.

• Why are African-Americans and other minorities at a higher risk of police violence than white people?

• What changes are being be made in the policing system and what has been done to undermine efforts to change the policing system?

• What could reduce killings by law enforcement?

Start with the following articles:

1. Science Vs Police Shootings: The Data and the Damage Done

2. Why Police Shoot to Kill

3. The Psychology Behind Police Brutality