Question

session 1
theme: assumptions & stereotypes
guiding question: throughout our lives, we learn to make quick assumptions and snap judgements based on what we see; some of these assumptions, particularly those based on stereotypes, can be very harmful. write about a time when assumptions were made about who you are. how did this feel? were these assumptions accurate, or were they based on harmful stereotypes?

vocabulary
write a complete sentence for each of the following vocabulary words. use the definitions provided to make sure you are using these words correctly!
optics (pg. 9): n. the way in which something is publicly perceived
cacophony (pg. 28): n. a chaotic mixture of sound
refrain (pg. 43): n. a regularly recurring phrase or verse especially at the end of each section of a poem or song

story setup
punching the air uses first - person verse narration to tell the story of amal shahid, a 16 - year - old artist and poet who has been accused of a violent crime. the book addresses the experiences, injustices, and emotions a young black boy faces when swept into the criminal justice system. the story follows amal through his court trial and ultimate sentence in a juvenile detention facility, demonstrating how he maintains his humanity and creative voice throughout a series of experiences designed to extinguish both.

Explanation:

The problem involves writing sentences for vocabulary words related to literature (optics, cacophony, refrain) and a story setup about a book. The Arts subfield of Literature deals with vocabulary, writing, and literary analysis, making it the most applicable.

Answer:

Arts - Literature