Handout 2: Creating an Identity Chart Prompt # 17 for Core and #16 for Honors (in your Notebook) Writer’s Use the following steps and questions to create an identity chart for yourself: 1. Draw a circle in the middle of a loose-leaf piece of paper or page in your journal. 2. Begin with the words or phrases that describe the way you see yourself. Add those words and phrases to create your chart. 3. Most people define themselves by using categories important to their culture. They include not only gender, age, and physical characteristics but also ties to a particular religion, class, neighborhood, school, and nation. Consider if any of these characteristics belong on your chart. 4. You may wish to add new categories to your identity chart. How much of your identity do you create and how much of it is determined by things beyond your control? What other factors influence your identity? What can you add that does not fall into any of the categories listed above? 5. How does the way that other people think about you impact your identity? Consider multiple perspectives. Think about these questions as you think about what else to add to your chart: What labels would others attach to you? • they see you as a leader or a follower? A conformist or a rebel? • Do Are you a peacemaker, a bully, or a bystander? (look it up) • How do labels influence the way you see yourself? The kinds of choices you and others • society’s make each day? For example, if a person is known as a bully, how likely is he or she to live up to that label? Handout 3: Prompt # 18 for Core and #17 for Honors- 22 “Chapter Connection” Respond to the following questions in Notebook Writer’s This chapter describes the reactions of many of the characters to the Tom Robinson verdict. Choose a quotation from the chapter that sums up the reactions of each of the following characters: Jem Miss Maudie Atticus Dill the black community of Bob Ewell Maycomb Then answer the following questions: How would you describe this range of responses? How are the characters’ responses expressions of their different identities and experiences? How does Miss Maudie define progress in overcoming segregation and discrimination in Maycomb? What do you think of her conclusion? How can we measure progress toward bringing about a more just society? (Remember the essential question on the board)
Handout 2: Creating an Identity Chart Prompt # 17 for Core and #16 for Honors (in your Writer’s Notebook) Use the following steps and questions to create an identity chart for yourself: 1. Draw a circle in the middle of a loose-leaf piece of paper or page in your journal. 2. Begin with the words or phrases that describe the way you see yourself. Add those words and phrases to create your chart. 3. Most people define themselves by using categories important to their culture. They include not only gender, age, and physical characteristics but also ties to a particular religion, class, neighborhood, school, and nation. Consider if any of these characteristics belong on your chart. 4. You may wish to add new categories to your identity chart. How much of your identity do you create and how much of it is determined by things beyond your control? What other factors influence your identity? What can you add that does not fall into any of the categories listed above? 5. How does the way that other people think about you impact your identity? Consider multiple perspectives. Think about these questions as you think about what else to add to your chart: • What labels would others attach to you? • Do they see you as a leader or a follower? A conformist or a rebel? • Are you a peacemaker, a bully, or a bystander? (look it up) • How do society’s labels influence the way you see yourself? The kinds of choices you and others make each day? For example, if a person is known as a bully, how likely is he or she to live up to that label? Handout 3: Prompt # 18 for Core and #17 for Honors- “Chapter 22 Connection” Respond to the following questions in Writer’s Notebook This chapter describes the reactions of many of the characters to the Tom Robinson verdict. Choose a quotation from the chapter that sums up the reactions of each of the following characters: Jem Atticus the black community of Maycomb Miss Maudie Dill Bob Ewell Then answer the following questions: How would you describe this range of responses? How are the characters’ responses expressions of their different identities and experiences? How does Miss Maudie define progress in overcoming segregation and discrimination in Maycomb? What do you think of her conclusion? How can we measure progress toward bringing about a more just society? (Remember the essential question on the board)
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