B.
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What did the poems of
The Weary Blues
protest?
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Why was Langston Hughes angry with America?
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For what and why is the Spingarn Medal given?
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What was the title of his first book?
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C.
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Pass around the class the 8 x 10 snapshots of storefront churches in Harlem and New Haven.
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D.
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1. Reading Assignment: Read chapters 1Ð6 of
Tambourines To Glory
orally, with your class following you silently.
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2. Have students listen to cassette recording of a female Baptist minister preaching an actual sermon.
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3. Assign reading of chapters 7-12 of
Tambourines to Glory
.
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4. Discuss the plot of the book so far.
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5. Assign chapters 13-20 of
Tambourines to Glory
.
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6. Discuss development of plot thus far. Take a look at character development. Ask students for descriptions (physical) of the various characters.
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7. Assign chapters 21-29 of
Tambourines to Glory
.
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8. Play recordings of Gospel music featuring female artists. Have the class decide which recording best fits the music of the “Reed Sisters’ Tambourine Temple.”
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9. Read chapters 30Ð36 of
Tambourines to Glory
orally with the class.
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10. Tie all of the reading together. Discuss highlights of the book. Review the character development. Try to get students to moralize about the way the book ends.
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E.
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How did Laura and Essie decide upon the name “The Reed Sisters”?
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Describe Essie’s appearance and personality.
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Describe Laura’s appearance and personality.
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Which character represented the “good” in people?
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Which character reflects the “bad” in people?
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Why did Laura feel threatened by Sister Birdie Lee and Marietta?
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How did Buddy treat Laura? Why?
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How many illegal games was the “Temple” involved in?
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Why was Buddy killed? Who witnessed Buddy’s death?
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Why was Essie accused of Buddy’s death?
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How did Essie manage to show mercy and forgiveness in spite of all that had gone on in the “Temple”?
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Who is the heroine of the book?
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What incident would be considered the climax of the story?
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How did you feel about Laura after reading the entire book?
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