In groups discuss the theme questions in your reader.
Fill in the outcome of your discussion here.
Be complete and specific. Make sure you use examples from the book. (include page numbers)
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Theme questions
You have finished reading THUG.
In groups discuss the theme questions in your reader.
Fill in the outcome of your discussion here.
Be complete and specific. Make sure you use examples from the book. (include page numbers)
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
This novel addresses the topic of guns and violence. Name two people who carry guns in this novel - and why do these people carry guns in this novel? Are guns a problem or a solution? Explain.
Slide 2 - Open vraag
Why do you think did the author include black Jesus/religion?
Slide 3 - Open vraag
Which characteristics of black stereotypes did you find? Would you say that Starr’s family is a typical black family? Why/why not?
Slide 4 - Open vraag
What stereotypes are there about white people? Is Chris the typical white guy? Why or why not?
Slide 5 - Open vraag
Give two specific examples of how the novel shows it can be difficult to resist cooperating with gangs, like the King Lords.
Slide 6 - Open vraag
How come Maverick is torn about leaving his neighbourhood? Explain as best as you can, and include in your answer the benefits of living in a black as well a white neighbourhood, for his family.
Slide 7 - Open vraag
Provide at least 3 examples of how family really matters, in this book.
Slide 8 - Open vraag
What role did the media play in the novel - how did it affect the public opinion of Khalil VS the officer? Do you think this is typical?
Slide 9 - Open vraag
In what way did the Just Us organization help Starr?
Slide 10 - Open vraag
Do you think reading books like these in school is beneficial? In what way?