97 pages • 3 hours read
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A Source of Hope
In Good Talk, students read about Mira Jacob’s source of hope that keeps her believing in a brighter future for America; in this activity, students create a poem or painting that symbolizes their own source of hope.
The author uses unconventional and imaginative methods to convey her opinions and experiences of racism, sexuality, family, and politics in America. Mira’s source of hope for America’s future is her son, and she shows this by drawing a portrait of Z etched in white, smiling, against a dark night sky—the same night sky we all share.
Teaching Suggestion: Students may be tempted to create something literal or cliché, such as people standing holding hands or a dove of peace.
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