Reading Strategy Document – Between the World and Me

Reading Strategy Document(RSD) for Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me, Part 2 and 3, pages 72-152. consist of 4-5 factual and thematic questions about a reading assignment. identify themes; articulate arguments; sustain them with specific examples from the text, at least two direct quotes with references (MLA style). Questions: 1) Choose one of the photos found between 72 and 152, and analyze it. What seems important about this photo? Why do you think Coates puts this photo on the book. 2) Coates claims that Black parents are often hard on their children. What is his explanation about this claim? 3) Analyze the passage on 126 (first full paragraph) about fear. What is Coates expressing in this story? What’s important about it? 4) Why does the story of Prince Jones affect Coates so much? 5) What is your favorite passage from Part 2 or 3? Explain why. End with a final question: What is your favorite quote, and why?