Do Now Activity Complete the Anticipation Guide by answering “True” or “False” for each statement. Be prepared to defend your ideas.
“A Prom Divided” Takes place in Montgomery County, GA Population: 9, 123 (2010) Largest city: Mt. Vernon, population 2,082
“A Prom Divided” Race Demographics: Financial Demographics: White: 69.72% African American: 27.24% Hispanic: 3.28% Any other race: 2.14% Two or more races: 0.62% Financial Demographics: Median (average) income: $30, 240 Percentage of people below the poverty line: 19.90% (almost 1 in 5 people)
“A Prom Divided” Major industry: Sweet onion farming Over 53% of the county’s land is dedicated to farmland One of the largest producers of the famous Vidalia Onion, known for its sweet taste Celebrate a yearly “Sweet Onion Festival” in April
“A Prom Divided” Based on this information, what do you think the conflict in “A Prom Divided” might be?
Annotation As we read, annotate the article. Underline any elements that hint to a problem with the school’s prom traditions. Circle any words or ideas you don’t understand. Put an exclamation point (!) next to important ideas.
Graphic Organizer Identify: The main idea (what the article is mostly about) Supporting details that support the main idea Author’s purpose Your ideas about what the author feels about the issue and WHY Your feelings about the issue