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[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A8: I am also interested in reading Brown Girl Dreaming, but also interested in other books along the same topic as AAB #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@skajder I did not know this, but what I great way to get student connected with the author and stories we read together #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A7 Why did you title the book All American Boys? What message were you trying to send with that title? #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A6: through comparisons between media events or through writing prompts @HarrisRM_DSES great idea! #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A5: This is a tough question. I think the window/mirror metaphor gets the across the importance of viewing things from 2 POVs #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@skajder yes they did seem "easy" at points - but also gave me hope that there is possibility to include these conver. in school #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A4: AAB and the readings reminded me of the importance of presenting various perspectives to students and then opening conver. #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@htucker828 I think some students also experience this struggle between their home and school life - much like Quinn #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@HarrisRM_DSES @MariaVanAllen she also used his art to learn more about his perspective and hear his voice through the artwork #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A3: I identified closely with Quinn - strugglign between loyalty and his personal beliefs. #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@HarrisRM_DSES exactly! It made me consider how I have handled or avoided uncomfortable situations in the past. #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A2: @HarrisRM_DSES I also found it very eye opening to how the teachers handle the situation in AAB. #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A1: It challenged me to see a topic from another perspective and consider how that different perspective changes actions #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@htucker828 How would use All American Boys to begin and open conversations with parents? #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@skajder @lkshelt89 Also by using these books as writing prompts students could feel more open to sharing their opinions #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@MariaVanAllen I agree I think AAB could be a very important text for boys to read...especially boys who feel stereotyped #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

A1 I have told some classmates in other classes/ programs about All American Boys. It is such an important text for educators. #uga7930e

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@lena_tansey Agreed! There are many possible outlets for them to use to advocate, they just need to be provided w/ opportunities! #hiphoped

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@SamueltheIV exactly! How to have a voice and use their voice constructively! #hiphoped

[Christy Jordan @cajordan13]

@HayleeSmith1122 @lena_tansey this is a great idea! U can also explore the history of hop hop thru this lesson #hiphoped