Fete 201 Readings /Discussions Assessment Rubric

4 Identified and applied theories from readings and discussions in class in the analysis

Made reference to own real life experiences in supporting analysis

3 Identified theories from readings and discussions in class in the analysis

Made few references to own real life experiences in analysis

2 Did not identify or refer to reading material or class discussions in the analysis

Did not refer to own real life experiences in analysis

1 Did not complete all the requirements of the assignment

Dreaming in Color, Living in Black and White Laurel Holliday

These are some questions that can be used to begin conversations about the readings from Dreaming in Color, Living in Black and Whit.e

Reading 1 Encounters of the Close Kind

Introduction P. vii - viii

Sticks and Stones and Words and Bones P. 1 – 9

· What is the significance or symbolic connotation of the word ‘nigger’?

· There is a difference in the meaning of the word based upon whether it is being used by an African American or someone is not African American. What do you think accounts for that difference?

Freedom Summer P. 41 – 68

· Write a diary entry as if you were Sarah explaining how she felt about the way Charles greeted Sharon.

Reading 2 Images of Black and White

My First Friend P. 10 – 20

· On page 19, Marion states: “ And now I must live with the struggle of living myself for who I am, without all the fixing and patting and tucking; without the bleaching, without all the hair. I brave the world with my short knots of hair between the scars that are permanent fixtures on my scalp.” What do you think Marion means?

· Why do you think Marion wept inside of the voting booth?

Child of the Dream P. 156 – 164

· Why was there a population of African Americans in Atlanta with whom Charisse could better relate?

· How would you relate this to the classroom environment?

Reading 3 Teacher Expectations

Silver Stars P. 21 – 33

· Why was Margaret really so angry with Miss Weatherhead?

The Lesson P. 69 – 85

· Identify and discuss the passive/overt discriminatory behavior of Mr. Pearlman?

· As a teacher, you have observed this incident involving Mr. Pearlman and decide to approach him. Discuss what you would say to him.

Reading 4 Acting White

A True Friend? P. 165 – 169

· On page 169, Mia decides that, “ … it doesn’t matter what people think of you, just what you think of yourself.” Do you believe this to be true in the ‘real world’?

A Waste of Yellow P. 170 – 176

· On page175, Linnea asks, “In a world full of extremes, where we’re given little boxes in which to classify the American experience, what can I do when I can’t fit into them?” What is your answer to this question?

Reading 5 Power

Black Codes P. 177 – 185

· On page 180, Caille states that, “ It’s difficult to explain to a group of white liberals how the absence of overt hatred dos not mean the absence of racism.” What does she mean?

Fred P. 142 – 151

· Discuss what you think LeVan meant when he said on page 151, “ I learned that if you have to depend upon another person to supply you with what you need, it gives that person too much power. …people in power usually wait until they’re losing it before they start talking about fairness.” How does this relate to people of color, women, or people from low SES ?

Reading 6 Fitting In

Boomerism P. 127 –141

· Throughout the story Ben refers to the ‘virus’. Identify and discuss what the virus is.

Reading 7 Impact of Affirmation

All the Black Children P. 113 – 126

· Antoine spoke of taking Black History during his last year in school. Why did it have such an impact on him?

· What implications does this hold for multicultural education?