Understanding The Hate U Give: Exploring Themes and Characters

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• WO
• Leerjaar 4

Understanding The Hate U Give: Exploring Themes and Characters

Learning Targets

At the end of the book, you will understand the key themes and characters in The Hate U Give.

What do you already know about The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas?

The Hate U Give (T.H.U.G)

The Hate U Give

Review Ch. 5-8

Ch 5.How does Starr  act among her friends?  Incident with a post she reblogged? p.80

Ch. 6 What happens at the police station?

Ch.7 Starr's thoughts on Chris being white? Who does she compare him with?

Ch. 8 What happens at Khalil's funeral?

Questions - Ch. 5-8

Week 8, Learning Targets

I am able to use Gerund and the future forms , 

I am able to describe the events, analyze the characters in Chapters 5-8.

Grammar ( Gerund, Future will, be going to)

Unit 3.1 Gerund p.98  ex. 10,

Unit 3.2  Future, do ex. 15,  16

Background Information

The Hate U Give is a young adult novel by Angie Thomas that explores themes of racism, police brutality, and activism through the eyes of the protagonist, Starr Carter.

Author: Angie Thomas

Angie Thomas is an American author known for addressing important social issues in her writing. The Hate U Give is her debut novel.

Main Characters: Starr Carter

Starr is a 16-year-old African American girl who navigates between her predominantly black neighborhood and the affluent, mostly white private school she attends.

Main Characters: Khalil Harris

Khalil is Starr's childhood friend who is tragically shot and killed by a police officer, sparking the central conflict of the novel.

Themes: Racism and Injustice

The novel addresses systemic racism and the unjust treatment of African Americans by law enforcement.

Themes: Activism and Empowerment

Starr becomes an activist, speaking out against police violence and finding her voice in the fight for justice.

Interactive Discussion: Character Analysis

In small groups, discuss the motivations and actions of Starr and Khalil. Share your insights with the class.

Critical Thinking: Real-World Connections

Consider how the themes and characters in the book relate to current events and societal issues. Share your thoughts with the class.

Conclusion: Reflect and Connect

Reflect on the themes and characters in The Hate U Give and consider how they contribute to a deeper understanding of social justice issues.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.