“Single Out”

Verb

Denotation: 1. to select from a group-2. to treat differently on the basis of sex, race, or religion

Synonyms: select, discriminate, separate, segregate

“Historical Fiction”

Verb

Denotation: 1. a fictional piece of writing that was inspired by real, historical events

Examples: “Dear America” book series, Johnny Tremain

“Construct”

Verb

Denotation: 1. to build, to create 2. to put together or write

Synonyms: make, create, assemble

“Exclude”

Verb

Denotation: 1. to prevent someone from doing or being a part of something 2. to leave out 3. to think something is not worth your attention

Synonyms: prohibit, eliminate, reject, stop

“Capable”

Adjective

Denotation: 1. having the ability to do something2. being able to complete something, competent

Synonyms: competent, able, proficient, skilled

“Ostracize”

Verb

Denotation: 1. to not allow someone to be in a group 2. to exclude someone

Synonyms: exclude, banish, shun, ignore

The Help

The Help

Who was singled out in this clip? How were they singled out?

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Who was singled out in this clip? How were they singled out?

The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Who was singled out in this clip? How were they singled out?

Q 1

Why is it important for people and cultures to construct narratives about their experience?

Q 2

What does it mean to be an insider or an outsider?

Q 3

Is any history capable of escaping the personal and social history of its writers?

Q 4

What truths does fiction reveal?