Born a Crime Intro Discussion

Born a Crime Intro Discussion

Open Ended

Have you heard anything about this book or author already? If so, what have you heard?

Anticipation Guide

The following set of questions are connected to the book's themes in some way. We'll discuss a few of them when we are done.

Poll

It is possible to both love and fear the same person.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Domestic violence is common.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

"Race" is a subjective construct (in other words, a person's race is simply a matter of personal opinion or based on something other than fact).

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

If someone speaks the same language as you, then they are more likely to trust and accept that person.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

It is easy to leave a violent partner if you want to.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

English is the most powerful language in the world.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Being a criminal is relative to your surroundings (in other words, a crime is not always a crime depending on where you live).

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

The government always acts in the best interest of the majority.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

The government always acts in the best interest of the majority.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Racial identity is fluid (in other words, sometimes you can identify with one race and sometimes you can identify with another race).

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Being able to speak certain languages (or multiple languages) makes you more powerful.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

It is possible to practice more than one religion faithfully.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

If you are being persecuted (being treated unfairly because of racial, religious, or political beliefs) in one country, and are able to move to another country, you would absolutely do so.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Violent people can also be loving.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

People in power always act in ways to maintain their power over the masses.

• Agree

• Disagree

Trevor Noah

Let's meet the author. When we are done tell me what you are expecting from this book based on what we watch. Or you can tell me your impression of the author so far.

Open Ended

Based on that video, what are you expecting from this book? Or what is your impression of Trevor Noah?

Poll

Have you ever read a memoir or autobiography before?

• Yes

• No

• Not really sure

Trevor Noah

The Comedian

Open Ended

What are your thoughts? What are you expecting from this book?

Immorality Act, 1927

This is the law that his parents broke.

Open Ended

What is the claim being made in chapter one's introduction?

Expectations and Targets

• Like last time, you will be reading this independently.

• Friday's we will discuss, quiz, or complete an activity concerning what you were expected to read.

• We will be applying the skills we are learning in unit 3 and 4 to this book.

• Please read chapters 1-4 for next Friday.