Chapter 8: Born a Crime

Trevor's Dad's name is...

• Roby

• Randall

• Rascal

• Robert

Trevor Noah is 'born a crime' because

• His mom is white and his dad is white

• His mom is black and his dad is black

• His mom is black and his dad is white

• His mom is white and his dad is black

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

How often did Trevor see his dad?

• Every day

• Every Weekend

• Every Sunday

• Every Sunday AND holidays (Christmas, Birthday)

Which of the following words best describes Trevor's father?

• Secretive

• Selective

• Outgoing

• Oversharer

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"But he'd been with me the whole time. He'd always been proud of me. Circumstance had pulled us apart, but he was never not my _"

(a)  

• father
• uncle
• teacher
• cousin

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Draw Fufi

Organize these options into the right categories: Which quotes show a community member's influence and which show Trevor's identity?

Groups:

(a) Community's influence

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(b) Trevor's Identity

• "I became a chameleon... Maybe I didn't look like you, but if I spoke like you, I was you" (56)

• "She taught me to challenge authority and question the system" (88).

• "My mother grew up with these rules and she questioned them" (88).

• "Because I'm black," I said, "like you." / "You're not black."/ "Yes I am." / "No, you're not."

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What is the focus of this unit? What are we studying/seeking to answer?

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

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What is the name of Trevor's mother?

• Patricia

• Pamela

• Paula

• Penelope

Why was Trevor's birth considered a crime?

• Because he was born out of wedlock

• Because his parents were from different races

• Because his parents were not legally married

• Because he was born in a different country

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6