Questions
- There are some strong stereotypes about the kinds of lives black people in poor neighbourhoods live in America. Based on your own impressions from the media, what are some of those negative stereotypes?
- In the section we read yesterday (pp300-314), there was a big focus on Starr's family - how they watched basketball together, the fun they had, the way they teased each other, how much her parents loved each other. Why do you think Angie Thomas (the author) puts so much emphasis on this loving, supportive family?
- Read page 315-319. Why does Maverick think the police may have thrown the brick?
- Summarise the argument that Maverick and Carlos had on pp318-9 in your own words.
- Why do you think Carlos and Maverick don't get along?
- Read pp.320-330.
- On page 327, Lisa (Mum) says to Starr: "Brave doesn't mean you're not scared, Starr... It means you go on even though you're scared. And you're doing that." Explain what this means in your own words, and give an example of where this idea has or could help you in your own life.
- Copy the last line of page 320. Then take some paper (or use google drawings) to create a poster of Starr saying this. What colours would you use? How could your poster and Starr's words inspire other people to stand up against injustice?
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