Students should draw conclusions in their summaries as to how these experiences influenced Malcolm's personality and life. Students can continue to work together until the end of class. For homework, ask students to complete the Take-Home Activity Sheet by reviewing their summaries and choosing one or two words that describe Malcolm during this period in his life. I drew away from white people. Student essays should cite at least three quotes from the novel that represent different periods in Malcolm's life.
Students can use the quotes they have found, as well as the quotes their group mates have used.
Back to Top With younger or less advanced readers, hold a class discussion about the different names Malcolm X used during his life. Next to each name, ask the class to brainstorm adjectives that describe Malcolm X during that period in his life. Then brainstorm events that shaped him during that time. After this discussion, divide the class into four groups, assign each group a different name, and have each group select one quote from the book that reflects Malcolm X during that period. Have one member from each group read the quote aloud to the class.