1. Emmett Till’s murder was one of many causes for social unrest and the Civil Rights Movement. Can you think of similar catalysts for social movements happening at that time or today? What do these events have in common? 2. Emmett Till was killed because of the laws and beliefs that existed in the town he was visiting. What are the effects of prejudice? How does prejudice continue to affect our world today?

3. Carolyn Bryant later admitted to lying about her interaction with Emmett Till. Why do people do bad things? What do you think motivated Carolyn and her husband to act the way that they did?

At the edge of the lawn, behind the building, there was a line of underbrush and trees sloping down a hillside. beyond that, there was a playground next to a day-care center. they could hear shouts of children in the air, and when they looked through the underbrush, they could see bundled-up four-year-olds swinging on swings and racing around a playhouse. the operation would be carried out near children.     –the hot zone, richard prestonwhat is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? check all that apply. to express his thoughts clearlyto inform readers about the location  to persuade readers to become scientiststo entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation isto encourage readers to protect children