In late 1940s Louisiana, a barely literate black man named Jefferson is sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit. Grant Wiggins, a university-educated teacher at a black plantation school, is pressed into service by Jefferson's godmother. Because she wants to picture Jefferson facing his execution with dignity, she wants Grant to teach him self-respect. What develops is a remarkable story of transformation for the teacher, the student, and the reader of this powerful novel.
With this A Lesson Before Dying Response Journal, you’ll have an amazing selection of writing prompts for every chapter in the book right at your fingertips.
Help your students form and express their own opinions with these personal writing prompts and essay topics.
This Response Journal will help you:
- prepare dozens of fun, ready-made journal topics that students will love;
- start every day with a quick reading response activity;
- give your students the perfect opportunity to develop good grammar habits.
Great teachers help their students focus on writing. With Prestwick House’s Response Journals, your students will:
- Learn to develop their own unique writing voice;
- Become confident in voicing their opinions;
- Build a personal connection to literature.
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