You and a partner or partners (a maximum of three students in a group) will read this famous story in a "reciprocal reading" activity. I will explain this activity in class. Click on the link, read the story, and then answer the questions at the end. You may all work on the answers together, but you must have a copy of your responses in your binder. Always provide textual evidence when possible. Be prepared to facilitate a scholar-led discussion.
Then, read some reactions to the story when it was first published. Wait until you complete reading the story before clicking this link:
Read how some people responded to Ms. Jackson's text and imagine what you would say in a respectful manner to these readers. Always be able to argue your opinion by citing textual evidence. You might even have reactions similar to the first readers of this story. Imagine why you tell them you agree with their opinions.
You and your partner(s) should write your own responses. Imagine you are in a book club and have been told to write an evaluation of the text. You only need to write a paragraph or two in your binder, but be able to elaborate on how you feel when we discuss this story in class. You and your partner(s) may have different reactions, which is fine. Keep your written thoughts in your binder.
