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Black Boy
Writing Assignment
It is time to reflect and respond to Black Boy by Richard Wright, by writing a notebook entry.
Remember the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? Wright's experience is very similar to Frederick Douglass's experience in that they both have to figure out strategies for getting books, and they both are profoundly affected by their reading.
This notebook will help you gain clarity about your interaction with the selection, as well as explore the connections between Douglass and Wright. Don't merely summarize the action of the characters or the events of the story. Rather, reflect upon the literature and respond to the following questions:
· What questions does the piece raise in you? · What personal experiences have you had in which you accomplished something because you wanted to, and not because you were told to? What motivated you? Why?
· Do you think the predictions Douglass's master made about the effects of reading on slaves are true? How many of his three predictions would be true for Wright?
· As Wright continued to read book after book, what effects did they have on him other than the effects Douglass's master worries about?
· What other similarities and differences do you see between Douglass and Wright in terms of how reading changed them?
Begin your writing here:
Student Expectations
Exemplary (16-20 points)
Overall the response is of high quality and shows a strong understanding of the selection. The student cites specific examples from both the selection and his or her personal life, while thoroughly discussing connections/similarities. The student raises thoughtful questions that genuinely indicate a greater understanding of the selection.
Satisfactory (11-15 points)
Overall the response is sufficient and shows evidence of connections with the selection. The student cites specific examples from both the selection and his or her personal life,
Date:
Black Boy
Writing Assignment
It is time to reflect and respond to Black Boy by Richard Wright, by writing a notebook entry.
Remember the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass? Wright's experience is very similar to Frederick Douglass's experience in that they both have to figure out strategies for getting books, and they both are profoundly affected by their reading.
This notebook will help you gain clarity about your interaction with the selection, as well as explore the connections between Douglass and Wright. Don't merely summarize the action of the characters or the events of the story. Rather, reflect upon the literature and respond to the following questions:
· What questions does the piece raise in you? · What personal experiences have you had in which you accomplished something because you wanted to, and not because you were told to? What motivated you? Why?
· Do you think the predictions Douglass's master made about the effects of reading on slaves are true? How many of his three predictions would be true for Wright?
· As Wright continued to read book after book, what effects did they have on him other than the effects Douglass's master worries about?
· What other similarities and differences do you see between Douglass and Wright in terms of how reading changed them?
Begin your writing here:
Student Expectations
Exemplary (16-20 points)
Overall the response is of high quality and shows a strong understanding of the selection. The student cites specific examples from both the selection and his or her personal life, while thoroughly discussing connections/similarities. The student raises thoughtful questions that genuinely indicate a greater understanding of the selection.
Satisfactory (11-15 points)
Overall the response is sufficient and shows evidence of connections with the selection. The student cites specific examples from both the selection and his or her personal life,