Nightjohn Chapter 2/3 - The Dehumanization of Slavery

Nightjohn Chapter 2/3 - The Dehumanization of Slavery

Mrs. Schwarz and Ms. Fuetes

Today's Objectives

• Define, research and discuss examples of dehumanization during the slave trade.

• Discuss the concept of literacy as weaponry.

• Read Chapters 2 and 3 of Nightjohn, citing examples of each.

What does the word Dehumanization mean?

• Depriving a person or group of the positive qualities of being human.

Why might literacy be considered a human right?

• Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives.

Research Time

• Please spend 5-7 minutes on the website provided to you on GC.

• Place AT LEAST one sticky on our research Jamboard.

Reading Focus

• Where do we see elements of dehumanization in our novel?

• What is the MOOD generated at the start of chapter 3?

• How does the MOOD shift at the end of chapter 3?

Open Ended

EXIT TICKET - Explain the significance of this quote: "Waller he can bring em in bad or he can bring him in good. With Nightjohn, he be bringing him bad."

Open Ended

Exit Ticket II - Write FOUR words that could encapsulate the MOOD of these chapters.