English Language Arts9-12+
Literary Analysis of On The Come Up
By Brandy L.
This 1-page packet guides 10th graders through a close reading and analysis of a pivotal incident in Chapter 4 of Angie Thomas's novel, *On The Come Up*. Students will practice identifying key details, analyzing character motivation, and constructing a short written response.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute small-group activity or as a whole-class discussion starter.
- Discussion question: How does Bri's reaction to the security guards' actions reveal her character?
- For struggling readers, encourage them to first highlight key verbs and adjectives describing the incident before writing.
- Advanced students can be prompted to compare this scene to other instances of conflict or injustice in the novel or in other texts.
English Language Arts9-12+
Literary Analysis of On The Come Up
By Brandy L.
This 1-page packet guides 10th graders through a close reading and analysis of a pivotal incident in Chapter 4 of Angie Thomas's novel, *On The Come Up*. Students will practice identifying key details, analyzing character motivation, and constructing a short written response.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute small-group activity or as a whole-class discussion starter.
- Discussion question: How does Bri's reaction to the security guards' actions reveal her character?
- For struggling readers, encourage them to first highlight key verbs and adjectives describing the incident before writing.
- Advanced students can be prompted to compare this scene to other instances of conflict or injustice in the novel or in other texts.