Lesson 1 (from Author's Note-Chapter 3)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine Nanny's care for Matt, Lil' Rall, Rasul, and Garrett, and how she took on the caregiving role for the boys. Nanny got custody of Lil' Rall and Rasul when their parents could not care for them. Because of their parents' schedules, she also cared for Matt and Garrett.
Lesson
Class Discussion: Why did Lil' Rall and Rasul live with Nanny? How much time did Matt and Garrett spend with her? What lessons did she teach the boys? How did she give of her time and her resources? Why did they practically live with her? How did she try to do right by her grandkids? What efforts did she make to ensure the boys would have a good life? How did Johnson think she succeeded in that goal? How did she model the things she taught them? What type...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.3(e), 11-12.3(d), 11-12.3(e)
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