Just Mercy

Lesson Plan, Chapter 5: “Of the Coming of John”

In this lesson, students will:

1. Identify and describe components of the rhetorical situation: the exigence, audience, writer, purpose, context, and message. (1.A)

2. Explore the relationship between identity and community.

This lesson covers skills and content from AP English Language and Composition

Lesson Plan, Chapter 8: “All God’s Children”

In this lesson, students will:

1. Explain how the organization of a text creates unity and coherence and reflects a line of reasoning. (5.B)

2. Discuss the effects of unfair assumptions and how to combat them, and seek to understand opposing perspectives.

This lesson covers skills and content from AP English Language and Composition

Lesson Plan, Chapter 9: “I’m Here”

In this lesson, students will:

1. Analyze the use and effect of diction, syntax, imagery, and other literary devices.

2. Organize and synthesize evidence to support a claim.

This lesson covers skills and content from AP English Language and Composition

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