crime and punishment
What is imprisonment?
In many countries, this punishment means a person loses their freedom and must stay in prison for a period of time after committing a crime.
What is adolescence?
This stage of life comes between childhood and adulthood.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This civil rights leader gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
What is an alternative lifestyle?
This lifestyle choice involves living differently from mainstream society, often with different traditions, beliefs, or values.
Who is Starr Carter?
In The Hate U Give, this main character witnesses the shooting of her childhood friend Khalil by a police officer.
What is a witness?
This term describes someone who sees a crime happen.
Who are peers?
These people often strongly influence teenagers’ decisions and behavior.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This movement, founded in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman, focuses on protesting police brutality and racism against Black Americans.
What is a commune?
This type of community often lives together and shares resources and responsibilities.
Who is Khalil?
This friend of Starr is killed during a traffic stop in the movie.
What is a jury?
This group of people decides whether a person is guilty or not guilty in court.
What is peer pressure?
This feeling of pressure can make teenagers act a certain way to fit in socially.
What is Black History Month?
This month is celebrated every year in the U.S. to honor Black history and achievements.
What is sustainable living?
This lifestyle focuses on reducing waste and protecting the environment.
What is racism?
This issue is a major theme in the movie and involves unfair treatment based on race.
What is theft?
This is the illegal act of taking someone else’s property without permission.
What is identity formation?
This is the process of discovering who you are and what you believe in.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This amendment officially ended slavery in the United States in 1865.
What are nomads?
People who travel constantly without a permanent home are often called this.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
The title “The Hate U Give” is inspired by this rapper’s idea that hate given to children affects society later.
What is guilty?
This word means a person has broken the law.
What is adolescence?
This period of life is often connected with discovering identity, peer pressure, and becoming more independent.
What is jazz?
This music genre, created mainly by Black Americans in the South, became the foundation for rock and modern pop music.
What is vegetarianism?
Choosing not to eat meat is known as this lifestyle choice.
What is a wealthy private school?
Starr lives between her poor neighborhood and this type of school environment