Write a personal response to the information in the article & video.
Explain how this article connects to Dear Martin.
After reading the article & watching the videos, analyze Justyce’s body language during the debate in class.
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.
Complete a Reader's Response (Create a Google Doc)
Round Table Discussion
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.
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?
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?
Round Table Discussion
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?
“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?
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.