Book discussion the hate u give

In these posts youll find a short section of information about the author and the book as well as a few questions to answer. If youre looking for an alternative book with similar themes, check out my dear martin reading comprehension worksheets. Oct 18, 2018 the hate u give is a fierce, dynamic movie with a terrific performance from amandla stenberg as starr, a highschool student who becomes witness to a callous cop shooting, and her performance. Sixteenyearold starr carter moves between two worlds.

A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Ywca greater cincinnati hopes the hate u give can start. Throughout the novel, however, she comes to understand her. The hate u gives amandla stenberg on bringing black lives matter to the box office stenberg is the star of a new adaptation of the. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. A threetime winner of goodreads choice awardssixteenyearol. Im not part of a book club in real life and sometimes i come across a book i just need to discuss with fellow readers. Next week at our first meeting, i will play a few excerpts from both books for. Join us as we explore angie thomas bold examination of the complexities of race in america through the story of sixteenyearold starr carter, whose world is.

For access to all of my the hate u give resources, check out my the hate u give whole unit bundle. Nov 21, 2019 this is a great book to use in the classroom to get reluctant readers engaged in discussion, or a great book to suggest to your book club because everyone has an opinion. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Developing critical consciousness through angie thomas the. Printz honor, and the oddysey award for best audiobook for kids and teens.

Lastly, its important to say that in no way is this book anticop, and neither is the black lives movement, which plays a huge role in the hate u give. Nov 06, 2017 discuss the meaning of the term thug life as an acronym and why the author might have chosen a part of this as the title of the book. A concise biography of angie thomas plus historical and literary context for the hate u give. The hate u give lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Karen bankston looks through a copy of the hate u give during a facilitator training.

In the hate u give, his name is khalil algee smith, and a police officer shoots him in front of his friend starr amandla stenberg after they. It won several awards and received critical praise for. This semester, i had the opportunity to work with one of my classmates to lead discussion on angie thomass the hate u give in our adolescent literature class. Parents need to know that angie thomas new york times bestselling book the hate u give won a 2018 coretta scott king author honor, a michael l. Discussion questions for the hate u give by angie thomas. Gradesaver the hate u give chapters 7 9 summary and analysis. The hate u give reading comprehension questions ch. This is cosponsored by the wmu libraries, and the wmu office of diversity and inclusion. Discuss the meaning of the term thug life as an acronym and why the author might have chosen part of this as the title of the book. The hate u give february 2020 buddy read discussion laura, jess, ocean, sophie. The hate u give by angie thomas reading guidebook club. Welcome to the litcharts study guide on angie thomass the hate u give. Mar 26, 2019 join us for a discussion of the 2019 kalamazoo reading together book. The hate u give study guide from litcharts the creators.

Brook falls represents a combination of maverick and lisas ideals. Taking a closer look at the hate u give heinemann blog. Discussion questions book club recommendationsdiscussion. The goal of the program is to reach beyond the young adults who might normally pick up the novel at a book. It tells us a very important story with a tender and poignant voice. It is thomass debut novel, expanded from a short story she wrote in college in reaction to the police shooting of oscar grant. To view books in process, and to suggest new books, go to books in process. The book became an immediate young adult bestseller and was adapted into a movie shortly after its release. I actually received a free copy of the hate u give from donalyn millers book a day giveaway on facebook. So the book is not capitalizing on situations that have been ongoing, what the book is doing is taking the opportunity to present a story to people that are open to listening to a.

Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Visa, mastercard, american express paypal, diners club and discover. Sep 04, 2018 the hate u give is a groundbreaking, thoughtprovoking debut novel inspired by the black lives matter movement, about a teen girl who is the only witness to her friends fatal shooting by a police officer. Racism is still relevant in todays society pac said thug life stood for the hate u give little infants fs messes with everybody. The book was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the new york times young adult bestseller list, where it remained for 50 weeks. In the opening scene of angie thomass novel, the hate u give, starr reflects, there are just some places where its not enough to be me. When starr loses her childhood friend, kahlil, to a police shooting, shes surprised by her response, reflecting, i always said that if i saw it happen to somebody, i. The book is narrated by starr carter, a 16yearold black girl from a poor neighborhood who attends an elite private school in a predominantly white, affluent part of the city. They then take an interest and knowledge survey to help select the topic for a short directed research project designed to establish context and depth around several aspects of the novel.

The hate u give book club questions and reading guide book. The hate u give balances the portrayal of social and racial issues with the familys loving, playful relationship. When the hate u give, based on the bestselling teen novel, opens in theaters this weekend, it is poised to add to an already complicated national discussion about race relations. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend khalil at the hands of a police officer. This is a great book to use in the classroom to get reluctant readers engaged in discussion, or a great book to suggest to your book club because everyone has an opinion. First, it tackles a current controversial issue in a way that builds empathy. This months book selection is the hate u give by angie thomas. This book has made me feel every single possible emotion at the same time. So, i started writing book discussion posts in hopes of creating a mini virtual book club instead. She succeeds that is until her childhood best friend is shot by a police officer while unarmed.

Discussion questions as starr and khalil listen to tupac, khalil explains what tupac said thug life meant. Discuss the meaning of the term thug life as an acronym and why the author might have chosen a part of this as the title of the book. The hate u give questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on. Apa, starrs white boyfriend, argue over whether mac and cheese is a meal or a side dish bring humor to otherwise dark and heavy situations. As they catch up, a gun fight breaks out and they flee the party. Bond hill library, 1740 langdon farm road at jordan crossing, 45237 join us as we explore angie thomas bold examination of the complexities of race in america through the story of sixteenyearold starr carter, whose world is shattered when she becomes a key witness in the continue reading the hate u give book. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the hate u give and what it means. Allen county public library after witnessing her friends death at the hands of a police officer, starr carters life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what. The hate u give is angie thomass first novel about a teenage girl who grapples with racism, police brutality, and activism after witnessing her black friend murdered by the police. From the lyrics of hiphop to the teachings of the black panthers, language in the hate u give is a tool for education, justice, and speaking truth to power. The hate u give book discussion ywca greater cincinnati. When maverick and lisa argue about moving for most of the novel, their desires seem. Join us for a discussion of the 2019 kalamazoo reading together book. Malden reads is pleased to provide a list of thoughtprovoking discussion questions for the hate u give by angie thomas to use in your own book club or.

Her debut novel, the hate u give, whose manuscript was the object of a publishinghouse bidding war, was released in 2016 by a harpercollins young adult imprint. Click here to download a pdf of these discussion questions. Join in the discussion by commenting with your thoughts. The hate u give study guide from litcharts the creators of. Tonight myself and 4 of our english teachers had a book. To learn more about the everything happens book club, click here. For history, the hate u give braids beautifully into two strands of our curriculum. The teens will discuss the hate u give by angie thomas. The novel is the hate u give by author angie thomas, which spent a remarkable 38 weeks at the top of the new york times bestseller list this year and is currently being made into a feature. Angie thomas is an africanamerican author and former teen rapper. The atlantic city free public library will hold a book talk for teens ages 18. The discussion will be facilitated by gwen tarbox, professor of english. I plan to listen to it on audible, and come up with discussion questions for that one, too. Starr is initially hesitant to speak out about what she witnessed, fearing retaliation against her family and worrying that she is not worthy of speaking up for khalil.

Please make sure you have the necessary programs to use this product before. Its about a 16 year old girl named star, who lives in a mostly black neighborhood and goes to a wealthy, white private school, where she is working hard to fit in. The authors young adult novel became a publishing sensation and an acclaimed film. Angie thomass ya novel the hate u give is a stark and raw platform for discussions on racism, prejudice, and the black lives matter movement. The theme of the power of language in the hate u give from. Created by the original team behind sparknotes, litcharts are the worlds best literature guides. This was the book to read in 2017, and i have to admit i kept putting off reading it.

Alesia meulemans racial violence is a huge problem in america, as seen from the hundreds of innocent black lives that are taken by police with little to no justice being taken against the shooter. Reading guide and discussion questions for the hate u give, a powerful and gripping ya novel about one girls struggle for justice, inspired by the black lives matter movement. It was truly incredible and i have so much to say about it i wish i could actually just send everyone a howler containing the entire script of this book instead. The hate u give explores issues of racism and social. The hate u give brings back their humanity by looking at several situations of people who are just trying to get through life and protect their family, even if their decisions might be dangerous. Is khalil from the hate u give based on a real person.

Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Starr carter is socializing at a party in her neighborhood, garden heights, when she runs into khalil harris, an old friend from childhood she has not seen in a while. The first of five selections for our summer 2017 study of young adult books, the hate u give by angie thomas is an upclose look at how one 16yearold girl and her community are impacted when her friend is killed by a police officer. Discussion questions for the hate u give by angie thomas kate. As starr and khalil listen to tupac, khalil explains what tupac said thug life. The phrase and its meaning are discussed a few times in the novel. Our april book club selection is the hate u give by angie thomas. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Reading guide and discussion questions for the hate u give, a powerful and gripping ya novel about one girls struggle for justice, inspired by th. I speak with great privelge, in that, i dont have to worry about being killed over.

Read on for our suggestions for the hate u give book club questions and a reading guide for book club or class discussions. North bend rd, 45224 join us as we explore angie thomas bold examination of the complexities of race in america through the story of sixteenyearold starr carter, whose world is shattered when she becomes a key witness in the continue reading the hate u give book discussion. Book discussion the hate u give, by angie thomas libcal. The hate u give is a 2017 young adult novel by angie thomas. Teaching about racism, violence, inequity and the criminal justice. The hate u give book club questions and reading guide. Inspired by the black lives matter movement, it involves the police shooting of an unarmed black teen. It is also, just as simply, a wonderfully crafted novel rich in character, setting, and excellent story telling. A summary of chapters 1415 in angie thomass the hate u give.

The hate u give discussion questions reading agency. The hate u give angie thomas, 2017 harpercollins 464 pp. When maverick and lisa argue about moving for most of the novel, their desires seem completely at odds because their only options seem to be to move to uncle carloss safe, but primarily white community, or stay in primarily black but often dangerous garden heights. They drive off in khalils car and are pulled over by a police officer named brian cruise. When youre reading books like the hate u give, youre reading someones decision against silence. Jun 21, 2017 discussion questions prepared by kelly carey angie thomass ya novel the hate u give is a stark and raw platform for discussions on racism, prejudice, and the black lives matter movement. If you liked the hate u give you may also like other books in our fiction category. Tupac said the words were an acronym for the hate u give little infants fwords everybody. The hate u give study guide contains a biography of angie thomas, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The hate u give by angie thomas book club discussion. The hate you give book discussion by the tea youtube. May 23, 2018 the hate u give by angie thomas is one book that can easily be tagged as the need of the hour. The session will take place at our space room 10, adrian trimpe building. As part of their study of angela thomas novel the hate u give, students build background knowledge of the black lives matter movement by listening to radio interviews and examining the official website.