1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: How can the actions of young people change society?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see right). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- segregation (p. 18)
- integrate (p. 18)
- impetus (p. 20)
- engineered (p. 21)
- cowering (p. 21)
- catalyst (p. 21)
3. Engage
Ask: Why is it important for everyone to have the same rights and treatment under the law? How would you feel if you were told you could not use something or go somewhere because of your race? What kinds of problems does segregation lead to?