The MISEDUCATION of the Negro in the 21st Century - High School Student Workbook
The High School Student Workbook elevates the teaching of The MISEDUCATION of the Negro in the 21st Century through rigorous and culturally relevant activities that prepare teens for college, careers, and leadership. Designed for grades 9-12, this workbook challenges students to analyze the text, reflect on complex social themes, and examine their own identities and choices through a critical lens.
Each chapter includes:
Analytical reading and literary focus questionsCollege-prep vocabulary linked to the memoirCritical thinking prompts that push deeper examination of systems and experiencesWriting tasks that develop academic voice and personal narrativeReal-world connections related to culture, leadership, privilege, hip-hop, politics, and communityReflective journal spaces that promote emotional intelligence and self-awarenessGrounded in Cedric A. Washington's lived experiences, this workbook engages high school students in meaningful dialogue about identity, environment, and the structures that shape their lives. It builds stronger readers, writers, thinkers, and change agents capable of navigating-and transforming-the world.