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Exploring Violence and Community Impact on 145th Street

In today’s reading session, we delve into the dynamics of violence and its influence on neighborhoods, particularly through the lens of 145th Street—a setting rich in stories. We aim to develop our active listening skills while drawing conclusions about the community based on an exciting exploration of "The Baddest Dog in Harlem." Engaging in partner readings and thoughtful discussions, we will address how episodes of violence shape perceptions and interactions among community members. Join us as we reflect on personal experiences and strive for deeper understanding.

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Exploring Violence and Community Impact on 145th Street

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  1. 154th Street Short Stories Cycle 1, Day 2

  2. Today: • Reading Goal • As we read, we will draw conclusions about the setting. • Today’s Big Question: • How can an episode of violence affect a neighborhood? • Team Cooperation Goal: • Demonstrate Active Listening

  3. Building Background • T-P-S: If you were standing on the side of a road with your friends and you saw a car recklessly speeding toward you, what conclusion would you draw about the car? • What would you do? • What are some examples of dangerous situations that you might find yourself in?

  4. Think-Pair-Share: Violence • What is violence? • Are there some places that are more violent than others? • How can you avoid or prevent violence?

  5. T-P-S: Drawing Conclusions • What conclusions have we drawn so far about 145th Street? • Is it possible that these first impressions could be wrong? • What can we do to find more evidence to support our conclusions?

  6. Listening • Listening comprehension: “The Baddest Dog in Harlem” pages 15-18. • Think Aloud • T-P-S: How do you think the people gathered on the street felt when the cops pulled up? • What do you think it’s like to live on 145th Street?

  7. Partner Read: pgs 18-25 • What conclusions can you draw about 145th Street based on the neighborhood’s reaction to the shootout? • “The window was all shot up. Her drapes were raggedy.” Raggedy means _________. • Why won’t Mary go upstairs with the police? • Why does the narrator wish that the others would talk about the kid? What conclusions does he draw about Harlem? (write)

  8. Vocabulary

  9. Reflection # Heads • Why do the people on 145th Street stand around watching the police while they look for a suspect? • How would you react if a gunfight happened in your neighborhood? Why? • How can violence affect a neighborhood? • Vocab review • Homework: 20 minutes of reading EVERY night!

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