Scholars understand the overarching trajectory of Malcolm X’s life, as told by Attallah Shabazz and M.S. Handler. They begin to analyze Malcolm X’s radical views on race in America.
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Scholars analyze the impact of racism and poverty on Malcolm X’s childhood and adolescence. They understand the difficult circumstances endured by Malcolm and his family in Michigan.
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Scholars analyze the “conk” as a symbol for Negro shame and self-degradation. They understand the transformation Malcolm X undergoes upon moving to Boston.
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Scholars analyze why Malcolm X felt a strong sense of belonging in Harlem. They understand how Malcolm X characterizes the world of hustling in Harlem as glamorous and exciting.
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Scholars analyze the lifestyle of “a true hustler,” as described by Malcolm X (page 111). They understand why Malcolm X considered himself “mentally dead” during his days as a hustler, despite the reputation and money he gained (page 128).
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Scholars analyze Malcolm X’s transformation from “Satan” to a devout follower of the Nation of Islam. They understand the anti-white tenets of Elijah Muhammad’s religious philosophy.
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Scholars explain Malcolm X’s adoration of Elijah Muhammad. They analyze why Malcolm X submitted with such devotion to Elijah Muhammad’s philosophy and methods.
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Scholars explain why Malcolm X believed prominent Negro leaders ultimately served the white man’s agenda. They analyze how the media impacted the public’s perception of the Nation of Islam as a violent, black supremacist movement.
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Scholars explain Malcolm X’s claim that integration is detrimental to the true prosperity of African Americans. They analyze his argument for the separation of black and white people in America.
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Scholars analyze Malcolm X’s argument about the historic March on Washington. They also
understand the rift between Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X.
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Scholars analyze how Malcolm X’s experience in Mecca broadens his thinking and changes his point of view on color and on the religion of Islam. They understand how Chapters 17–18 present a significant shift in Malcolm X’s philosophy of racial separation.
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Scholars explain why Malcolm X’s point of view on race evolved from the “white devil” ideology preached by Elijah Muhammad to a more inclusive stance. They analyze why Malcolm X predicts an infamous legacy for himself.
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Scholars analyze the relationship between Malcolm X and Alex Haley. They understand Haley’s process for writing this book and evaluate the degree to which Haley’s voice is present in the final version of Malcolm X’s life story.
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Scholars analyze the public’s reaction to Malcolm X’s assassination. They understand the impact and legacy of Malcolm X’s life, as described by Alex Haley and Ossie Davis.
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Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of Literature Unit 3: The Autobiography of Malcolm X!
As a result of teaching this unit, you as the teacher have:
Your scholars can:
Celebrate your scholars’ successes by acknowledging what they can now do as readers as a result of their work during this unit. Invite scholars to share how much fun they had learning about Malcolm X.
Reflect on your successes and stretches, as well as those of your scholars. Have your scholars grown as readers over the last month? Do you have any readers who are not reading at Level Z? If so, create a plan to target those scholars during the independent reading portions of each lesson. Additionally, you must enlist parents to help get scholars over this hump!
Scholars must read at home, as well as in school. Do you have 100% of your scholars reading nightly at home? Make sure at-home reading is happening, and meet with families who are falling short to recommit them to this team effort.
Do you have 100% of your scholars reading fluently? Using all of the tools at their disposal to figure out the meaning of what they are reading?
Do you have 100% of your scholars doing their literacy homework? You must insist that 100% of scholars are completing their homework nightly.
Going into the next unit, make specific reading goals for yourself. Set a percentage goal for how many scholars you will move. Set a goal for scholars who are not reading at home. Who will you get to consistently read at home? Set a goal for moving any scholars stuck below Level Z. Why are they stuck? Do they read fluently? Do they understand what they’re reading? Do they understand the big idea? How will you partner with parents to support their growth?
If you are having trouble meeting your goals, do not wait until you have NOT succeeded. Consult your colleagues. Consult your leaders. ASK FOR HELP so you can meet your goals!
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