Chapter 3 of The Autobiography of Malcolm X discusses how central ideas are developed in a narrative. Readers use the provided annotated bookmark to record evidence of ideas such as racial identity, integration/separation, and systemic oppression.

Concepts

Narrative Writing, personal narrative writing, narrative structure

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• After reminding class members that all groups have their own set of status markers, ask them to craft a journal reflection in which they identify the status markers for a group to which they identify

Classroom Considerations

• The fourth in a 28-lesson narrative writing unit that uses The Autobiography of Malcolm X as an anchor text
• It is essential for this session that a protocol is in place to permit a safe and respectful discussion of controversial issues

Pros

• The 16-page packet includes a detailed plan, discussion questions, and suggested responses, as well as worksheets and a quick writing prompt
• Designed for Common Core

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.2 W.11-12.9.b SL.11-12.1.a L.11-12.4.b