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Justice and Identity Worksheet
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Justice and Identity Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Vocabulary and Comprehension
1. Match each vocabulary word to its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle:
Justice
Identity
Perception
Prejudice
A. How someone sees or understands something
B. Who a person is; their sense of self
C. Unfair treatment based on assumptions
D. Fair treatment under the law
2. Based on the excerpt from Monster, what is Steve Harmon's main conflict?
He is struggling with his schoolwork
He is questioning who he really is while facing serious charges
He wants to become a filmmaker
He is having problems with his family
3. Why might Walter Dean Myers have chosen the title "Monster" for this novel? Check all that apply:
To show how society might label Steve
To explore Steve's fears about himself
To represent the justice system
To show Steve's love of horror movies
🎯 Part 2: Theme Analysis
4. Complete this graphic organizer about Justice and Identity in Monster:
Justice in Steve's situation:
How Steve's identity is challenged:
Connection between justice and identity:
5. Think-Pair-Share Reflection: How might someone's identity affect how they are treated by the justice system?
6. Steve writes his story as a screenplay. Why might this format help him deal with his situation?
🌟 Part 3: Extension and Reflection
7. I can... statement: Complete this sentence about what you learned today:
I can explain how the themes of justice and identity connect in Monster because ________________
8. Discussion Question: What questions do you have about Steve's story or the themes we explored?
9. Extension Activity (Advanced Learners): Research prompt: Monster was inspired by real cases. If you could interview someone involved in the juvenile justice system, what would you ask about how identity affects fair treatment?
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