“A Talk to Teachers” by James Baldwin
Directions: In your notebooks, set up a chart that looks like the one below. Be thorough in your
responses.
Main Idea 1:
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Main Idea 2:
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Main Idea 3:
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Personal Response: What thoughts emerged for you as you read this piece? How relevant do
you find Baldwin’s ideas to society today? Why? Explain.