Try It
Now that you have closely examined part of “The Right to the Streets of Memphis,” and analyzed for details about bullying and the author’s purpose in telling the story, you will do the same with the end of the story and then view and infographic that also addresses the subject of bullying.
As you read the excerpt, remember to observe and take notes on the following:
- Details that relate to the topic of bullying.
- Ideas and concepts that are focused on or repeated.
- Author’s purpose in telling this story – What did he want you to know about his experience?
- How the author addresses this purpose throughout the text. How does he build the conflict? What does he tell you along the way?
- Connections between different parts of the story. Why did he include what he included? How do they add to his message about the experience?
Notice different perspectives and tone used as you read different kinds of text.
Read - Excerpt 3
Black Boy, Part One, Southern Night Opens a new window
Scroll down to section 14, and begin reading at, “They came toward me and I broke into a wild run toward home.”
Continue reading through section 15, ending with, “On my way back I kept my stick poised for instant use, but there was not a single boy in sight. That night I won the right to the streets of Memphis.”
Now view an infographic titled "Bullying: What You Need to Know"Opens in new window (note, you may need to zoom in to view the details). The infographic also addresses the subject of bullying. Infographics are meant to display data, but the factual information in the infographic still tells a story.
As you view the infographic, take note of the connections between the story and the infographic.
Think about what data is included, what that information provides about bullying, and how it may connect to Wright’s story or say something different than he did.
