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In James Baldwin's "The Rockpile," John faces a significant dilemma rooted in familial obligations and societal expectations. His internal struggle highlights a broader theme of conflict between responsibility and desire. This dilemma echoes daily on the streets of Chicago, where individuals must navigate similar tensions in their pursuit of safety, identity, and belonging amid urban challenges. Baldwin’s narrative invites readers to explore the complexities of human experience shaped by cultural and societal forces, compelling us to examine our roles in these ongoing struggles.

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Quickwrite

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  1. Quickwrite • From “The Rockpile,” what is John’s dilemma? • How does John’s dilemma play out on the streets of Chicago every day?

  2. English III February 26, 2014 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Writer’s Workshop Wednesday!”

  3. AGENDA • Bellringer • Subject-Verb Agreement • Writer’s Workshop—Analyzing James Baldwin’s writing / ACT

  4. Evaluate these sentences. • Kathy’s friends and me was at the outlet mall. • Either Mom or my brothers was supposed to pick me up from work. • The barber, as well as the other old men, were nervous that the four policemen walked into the shop. • Where’s my keys to the car? • The word everybody is plural.

  5. Exit Slip • After reading and analyzing “The Rockpile,” what purpose (theme?) do you think Baldwin had for writing this story? • What does he want us to know? • Put this response on the same sheet as your Quickwrite from earlier in the class period (see next slide).

  6. Quickwrite • From “The Rockpile,” what is John’s dilemma? • How does John’s dilemma play out on the streets of Chicago every day?

  7. HOMEWORK • Complete the Subject/Verb agreement handout.

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