The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

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Your book report over “THE NEW JIM CROW” will need to follow the following format: I. Introduction (1 page) II. Summary of the book (2-3 pages) including specific page number references or time stamp references.

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

III. Discussion of how presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush directly influenced this concept of mass incarceration (include specific page number references or time stamps if you listened to Audible) IV. Include a self-created timeline of 50 events discussed in the book that lead to what the author is referring to as “THE NEW JIM CROW”.

You can use a bullet point for each item and describe the event in a minimum of 2 complete sentences (5-7 page minimum)- include specific page number references or time stamps for each item V. A personal reflection. What did you learn? What can you do? Where do we go from here? (2-3 pages) ***Quotes are not allowed.

Everything should be in your own words.*** The book report should be 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, and NORMAL sized fonts. Please make sure you pay attention to the page requirements above. If your TURNITin score is higher than 25%, you will receive and automatic score of 0%. Rubric Book Report Rubric Book Report Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Did the student give a thorough 1 page introduction of the book and report.

Spelling, grammar, format is acceptable. 10.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary & Time Stamps Did the student write a thorough summary (2-3 pages) of the book. Is it obvious the student read the book? Are they many time stamps OR page number references to the book? 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresident’s Influence Did the student provide a thorough discussion about how the 4 presidents listed directly influenced what we call “The New Jim Crow”. Did the student provide ample time stamps OR page number references? Is it obvious the student read the book? 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeline

Did the student create a 50 point timeline detailing events that have lead to “The New Jim Crow”? 5-7 pages and ample timestamps OR page references. 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection Did student provide a 2-3 page reflection (not summary) about the book? Did they answer what they learned, what they can do, and where to go from here? 20.0 pts