1. AP Literature and Composition
March 13, 2014 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Break Stereotypical Thinking Thursday!”
AP Literature and Composition

2. AGENDA
Ethnic stereotypes.
Oral presentations.
Oral reading.

3. Ethnic Stereotypes
Make connections from the stereotype exercise to A Lesson Before Dying.
(62-66) What sort of stereotypes is Grant’s teacher, Matthew Antoine, helping to reinforce?
(52-58) What stereotypical thinking is displayed by the school superintendent, Dr. Joseph Morgan?
( ) Review the reaction Vivian’s family has to her husband? What stereotype is demonstrated in that episode?
What are some other references we can find to confront the issue of stereotypes as presented in the novel?

4. Jefferson’s Diary 226 1-2 227 3-6 228 6-8 229 9-11 230 12-15 231 15-18
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Paragraphs
226
1-2
227
3-6
228
6-8
229
9-11
230
12-15
231
15-18
232
19-23
233
24-31
234
32-40
The diary is written in Jefferson’s own hand.
At this point in the novel, why would Gaines choose to switch perspectives and write in Jefferson’s own vernacular?
Jefferson’s Diary

5. How does it end? Why doesn’t Grant attend the execution?
Does Grant finally “believe?” If so, in what does he believe?
What does the conversation between Grant and Paul seem to signify?
What is your opinion of the ending of the book?
How does it end?

6. HOMEWORK
Study the book!

7. kjhoughteling@cps.edu 1 2 3 Total Knowledge and depth of content1 2 3
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Knowledge and depth of content
Organization of material/presentation
Engagement of presenters
Engagement of class