1. A Lesson before Dying
Discussion questions

2. Chapters 5-7
For homework, please respond to the following question in your notebooks:
In chapters 6-7 especially, we see how the human rights of various characters are violated. Write a conclusion statement about the racism we see, and use quotes to support it.

3. Chapters 8-11
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What have we learned about Grant in these chapters? Why do you suppose he is the way he is? Please use textual evidence to support.

4. Chapters 12-14
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List five words that describe Grant. Find a quote to support each word.

5. Chapters 15-17
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Grant insists that he refuses to feel guilty about Jefferson. Does he feel guilty? Use textual evidence to support your claim.

6. Chapters 18-20
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Does Jefferson have a moral obligation in his situation? Use textual evidence to support your claim.

7. Chapters 21-23
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Does Grant have a moral obligation in his situation? Use textual evidence to support your claim.

8. Chapters 24-26
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What is happening to both Jefferson and Grant? Use textual evidence to support your claim.

9. Chapters 27-29
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Grant and Reverend Ambrose have an argument. With whom do you agree? Why? Use textual evidence to support your claim.

10. Chapters 30-31
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Defend, refute or Qualify the following statement using textual evidence: “You’re one great teacher, Grant Wiggins” (254).