THUG introduction

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THUG 

lesson 1:

introduction

The title

In this book you’ll find many references to Tupac, because Angie Thomas was inspired by Tupac, his lyrics and his way of life. 

The title of the book is the first reference to Tupac: The Hate U Give, or in short, THUG. 

00:04

listen closely

According to Tupac, what does the abbreviation T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. stand for?

00:11

What does T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. stand for, according to Tupac?

00:17

"What you feed us as seeds, grows and blows up in your face" In your own words, what does this mean?

How do you think Tupac's definition of T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. will be featured in the book?

BLM movement

Angie Thomas was not only inspired by Tupac, but also by the Black Lives Matter movement

What do you already know about the Black Lives Matter movement?

01:11

Why was the slogan in the news for days (and gained worldwide recognition)?

02:53

Why did the university of Missouri come under fire, and how did the BLM respond?

Now let's watch the trailer of the movie

Now let's watch the trailer of the movie

What is your impression of Starr and her father from watching the trailer?

HW next week:

read chapter 1 and chapter 2

answer the reading questions in Magister in your notebook.