Here are 10 quick lesson plan ideas you can use for teaching The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

Lesson Plan Ideas

1. Discuss the themes of racism, police violence, and social justice in The Hate U Give, and have students share their thoughts and experiences related to these topics.
2. Have students create a timeline of the events in The Hate U Give, highlighting key moments and character development.
3. Have students conduct research on the Black Lives Matter movement and compare and contrast it with the events in The Hate U Give.
4. Have students create a character map, detailing the motivations, beliefs, and relationships of each character in The Hate U Give.
5. Discuss the importance of using one’s voice and standing up for what is right, as demonstrated by the main character, Starr.
6. Have students write their own persuasive speeches, using examples from the book to support their arguments.
7. Invite a guest speaker from a local organization that focuses on issues of racism and social justice to discuss their work and how it relates to The Hate U Give.
8. Have students create a multimedia presentation, using images, quotes, and music to illustrate the themes and events in the book.
9. Host a book club or literature circle, where students can discuss the book in small groups and share their interpretations and reactions.
10. Have students write their own short stories or poems, inspired by the events and characters in The Hate U Give.

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