Jason Reynolds' Literary Themes and Collaborations

Jason Reynolds' Literary Themes and Collaborations

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The transcript covers a discussion at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, featuring authors Jason Reynolds and Anthony Bresnan. They discuss Reynolds' books, including 'The Boy in the Black Suit' and 'All American Boys', exploring themes of grief, humor, and social issues like police brutality. The conversation highlights the importance of representation in literature for young readers and the collaborative writing process between Reynolds and his co-author. The discussion also touches on the human connections formed through shared experiences of pain and humor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected weather condition was mentioned at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books?

A snowstorm

A heatwave

A windy day

A wet day

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the co-author of 'All American Boys' along with Jason Reynolds?

Walter D. Myers

Anthony Bresnan

Nicole Yun

Brandon K. Key

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique job does the protagonist of 'The Boy in the Black Suit' take up?

Wedding planner

Funeral director

Party organizer

Funeral crasher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theme is explored through the protagonist's job in 'The Boy in the Black Suit'?

Romance

Adventure

Mystery

Grief and coping

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What element does Jason Reynolds incorporate into 'The Boy in the Black Suit' despite its serious themes?

Mystery

Humor

Romance

Adventure

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jason Reynolds' mission in the literary world?

To focus on science fiction

To create contemporary literature for teenagers

To write historical novels

To write autobiographies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major theme is addressed in 'All American Boys'?

Global warming

Economic inequality

Police brutality

Environmental issues

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