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Understanding Themes and Vocabulary in "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird"

Explore the vocabulary and thematic elements in Toni Cade Bambara's short story "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird." This lesson focuses on key terms such as formality and reckless, and invites students to analyze the story's setting, characters, and themes. Engage in cause and effect discussions by applying examples from the text. Additionally, prepare questions to foster classroom discussions and deepen comprehension of the narrative’s complexities.

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Understanding Themes and Vocabulary in "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird"

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  1. Bell-Ringer: 8-27 • Copy down the following vocabulary terms on a clean sheet of paper titled: “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird” • Formality (n): attention to established rules or customs. • Reckless (adj): careless; rash; without thinking.

  2. Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird By: Toni Cade Bambara 1939-1995

  3. Reading Notes • Setting: • Characters: • Theme: • Cause & Effect: when an action or feeling causes a result (positive or negative). Give an example from the story. • Five words or questions for class discussion.

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