A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest Gaines

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Description:

A white man found dead on the property of a black man compels eighteen black men to gather, each taking responsibility for the shooting of the white man. Set in rural Louisiana, A Gathering of Old Men is a gripping exploration of the themes of respect, dignity, and pride with a focus on the effects of possible violence within a small, closely-knit society.

Activities:

Students analyze characters, create a readers’ theater for dramatic understanding of plot, examine narration, discuss, and make predictions. They use a variety of methods to explore the concepts of courage, pride, and dignity and respond to these concepts. The unit features topics for research essays, ideas for additional activities, and a list of further reading.

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