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Nashville Reads and NAZA Present
Nashville Public Library's
Hidden Figures: A
Literary Journey
A re s o urce guid e t o Hid d en F igures , Y o ung Rea d ers E d it io n.
T o get her we will unco v er t he liv e s o f t hre e A merica n wo m en who
cha nge d t he co urs e o f his t o ry a nd beyo nd ...
SPRING 2019
I changed what I could
and what I couldn't, I
endured.
DORTHY VAUGHN
Create a Space,
Create Interest
Location, Location, Location...
Identify a quiet and comfortable space for your book club to meet. If possible, devote this
space to youth voice-- posting collective reflections, inspirational quotes, and art work
created -- as you experience the text together.
Introducing the Book Club
When introducing the book club to your youth group, make it interesting! Create
anticipation by giving them a sneak peak into the world of their characters. Here
are a few suggestions on how to do so:
Dress up as a historical character (e.g. dark rimmed glasses,
white coat, a wig?) and present the book to youth.
Make predictions: Have youth study the cover of the book and
create questions predicting what they think the book will be
about (before reading).
Check out some short videos about Hidden Figures:
https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/katherine-johnson/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0STm4i5hIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxpo
Use a prop (or object) related to the story, such as maps, photos,
food, or audio. This can help stimulate youths' thinking about
some aspect of the story.
Imagine the Sound of Your
Book Club
Habits of Discussion
Good conversation--one that is inclusive, candid, and respectful--will be the backbone of your book
club. Our responsibility is to create (and preserve) a welcoming space where youth can grapple with
and learn how to express their ideas respectfully. The following activities will help set the tone of
communication within your book club.
Role play with youth by having them plan and then
perform a short 1 minute scenario of an unproductive
Introduce accountable talk to youth. Pass out vs. productive book club. Talk about the skits
sentence strips and have them brainstorm afterwards.
their own accountable talk stems. Post the
stems around the room. During book club Have youth plan out
discussions, see who can use the most when what their ideal book
speaking . club looks/ sounds
like. They may draw a
See the appendix for this resource!
picture or write a
descriptive paragraph.
Present the following quotes to youth. Have them
Youth can share out
talk about which quote they identify with the most
their ideas.
and why?
When youth plan out their ideal book club, have them come
up with a name for the book club. Take a vote on the name of
the book club.
Setting the Scene
Determine youth's existing knowledge. Understanding what they do know, will
help you create a meaningful road map to guide text activities and discussion.
Determine Prior Build Knowledge
Knowledge
Hang 2-3 large posters with names of
Print out 2-3 articles on a given topic have
historical events or science topics around
youth read the article in their group and then
the room. Have youth circulate the room
present the highlights
with markers or stickies and jot down what
(see Newsela.com online resources)
they already know about the topic listed.
Word Sorts
In small groups, give youth a small stack of Watch short informational videos (see Brainpop
vocabulary cards without the definitions. online resources) about the topic. See who can best
Ask youth to discuss their meaning, and summarize the video aloud.
then group them into like groups.
KWL Charts
KWL charts are great tools for youth to
organize their thoughts and keep track of the
information they are learning. Print copies for
your youth to keep in their reading journals!
See the appendix for this resource!
Setting the Scene
Equip your youth with relevant background information. Historical context helps
them understand, engage, and make important text connections as they read.
Relevant Historical Events and Social
Movements include:
The Cold War
refers to the political tension between the United States and the Soviet
Union during the 1940s- 1990s. The Cold War was not overtly violent, however
it was rooted in the realistic possibility that nuclear weapons could be
used to advance political ideologies (democracy vs. communism).
The Space Race
refers to the the competition between nations
regarding space exploration.
Civil Rights
Movement
refers to the struggle for social justice
that took place mainly during the 1950s
and 1960s for blacks to gain
equal rights under the law in the United
States.
Gender Inequality
refers to the the unequal treatment of individuals
based on their gender. The inequalities may be
related to education, economy or politics.
Create
Protes
Movem t Sign
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Discussion Questions
Here are some questions to get your Hidden Figures conversation going!
What is the significance of the title? Would you have given the book a different
title? If so, what would you choose?
What are some of the social challenges that the Hidden Figures women face
throughout the text? How do they overcome these challenges?
What do you think motivates the women in this book to continue to work at NASA
in spite of the obstacles they face? If you lived during this time period, how do you
think you would have responded to these obstacles?
In advocating for herself to work on the Mercury capsule launch, Katherine says to
her bosses, “Tell me where you want the man to land, and I’ll tell you where to send
him up.” How are the women in Hidden Figures able to express confidence in their
work and abilities?
What character traits would describe Katherine Johnson and Mary Jackson?
Discuss their similarities and differences.
In what ways does the race for space parallel the civil rights movement? What kinds
of freedoms does each explore?
Discussion Questions
Here are some questions to get your Hidden Figures conversation going!
Would you consider NACA and MASA socially progressive institutions for their
time? Why or why not?
From where did Katherine watch the moon landing? Why is the location and people
she was with significant? Were you surprised to learn that’s where she was?
What kind of accomplishment was it for Katherine and the workers of Langley for
the Eagle to land safely during the Apollo mission on the surface of the moon?
Is it surprising to learn that on the east side of Langley’s campus, white laboratory
staff did not know that an all-black computing group existed? Why or why not?
How does Mary embody and enact her family’s motto of “sharing and caring”?
What kind of technological advancements occur as this space race begins to heat
up?
Why did some people think the space program was a waste of money? Do you agree
with their argument?
Which woman’s story resonates with you the most? Why?
What was your favorite scene or chapter in the book? Why?
Resource List
Historical context builds understanding , increases engagement , and allows youth to make
important text connections as they read. The following texts for young readers may be used
to broaden the historical context of the text.
The Cold War The Space Race
The Cold War by Elizabeth Sirimarco
Events That Shaped the
Century Hardcover by Richard B. The Space Race: How the Cold War Put Humans on the Moon
Stolley (Author) by Matthew Wood Brenden (Author), Samuel
Carbaugh (Illustrator)
Civil Rights Movement Gender Equality
Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink by Jane
Freedom Fighters
Yolen , Heidi E.Y. Stemple , Anne-Sophie
By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen
Lanquetin (Illustrations)
Alcorn (Illustrator)
The School Is Not White! A True Story
of the Civil Rights Movement Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of
By Doreen Rappaport Extraordinary Women by Elena
Favilli , Francesca Cavallo
Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and
Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
By Doreen Rappaport, Shane W. Evans
(Illustrator
Before Reading Activities and
Resources
Create Bookmarks
Using cardstock, popsicle sticks, or notecards have youth
create a book mark for the text. The front of the
bookmark may include a quote or illustration. The back
of the boomark may include their name, age, and their
grade.
Create Reading Journals
Using construction paper or old magazines, have youth design their
reading journals.
Outside Front Cover: Hidden Figures and Name
Inside Front Cover: Map of the US with NASA Centers Plotted
Outside Back Cover: What does it mean to be a Hidden Figure?
Inside Back Cover: Key Vocabulary Words
Read an Article
Leading your book club with an interesting article or activity is a great way
to hook reader interest and increase engagement.
Newsela Text Set "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
https://newsela.com/text-sets/170763/books--hidden-figures
Online Article:
Ohio Elementary Students Run a "Mission Control" in Their Classroom
(before reading)
See the appendix for this resource!During Reading Online Resources Relevant Online Articles Newsela.com is an education website focused on building youth reading comprehension. It provides high-quality news articles for youth in grades 2–12. The site offers both a free version and a more extensive paid version called NewselaPRO. Visit the Newsela Text Set "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly https://newsela.com/text-sets/170763/books--hidden-figures The following Newsela articles correspond to specific chapters in the text: · Picture Reveals Mystery of Black Women Who Helped the Race to the Moon (ch.2) · Inventors and Scientists: Katherine Johnson (ch. 12) · Researchers Say Boys Favored Over Girls in Math (ch. 12) · Rich Whites and Poor Students of Color More and More Separated in Schools (ch. 14 & 15) · Opinion: Schools Often Add to Suffering of Black Women, Author Says (ch. 14 & 15) · Primary Sources: Brown v. Board of Education (ch. 15) · 1945 to the Present: The Sixties (ch. 20) · Famous Speeches: John F. Kennedy's "We Choose to go to the Moon" (ch. 20) · John Glenn, an All-American hero, Astronaut and Politician, Has Died (ch. 21)
During Reading Online Resources
Informative Videos
Brainpop is an online resource containing engaging learning games,
animated movies and activities for youth ages 6-17. The website
provides fun supplemental tools for variety of topics-- including history,
science and math--and is an expert at breaking down complex topics.
Visit Brainpop Videos at https://www.brainpop.com
The following Brainpop animations correspond to specific chapters in the text:
World War II (ch. 3)
Franklin D. Roosevelt (ch. 5)
Flight (ch. 7)
Tuskegee Airmen (ch. 7)Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (ch. 15)
History of Computers (ch. 14)
Cold War (ch. 20)
Space Flight (ch. 21)
Sally Ride (after reading)Getting Hands On
The Hook
The Hook is a short engaging moment that grabs the interest and attention of
your youth. Enhance your book club engagement by incorporating one of
these fun STEAM focused activities into your time together.
Hands On Activites include: Check Out these websites for
See the appendix for these resources! more fun ideas!
Space Food
Make an Earth Fan https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Comet On a Stick
Phases of the Moon in Oreos https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/ind
Build Your Own Satellite ex.html
Make a Match Rocket
Make Your Own Spaceship https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/36-stem-project-
Asteroids You Can Eat based-learning-activities
Launch a Rocket From a
Spinning Planet https://stemactivitiesforkids.com/category/middl
Make a CD Saturn e-school/
http://stem-works.com/activitiesAfter Reading
Reflections & Celebrations
After finishing Hidden Figures, take some time to relect and celebrate your literary
journey. Here are a some ideas for your Hidden Figures book club celebration.
Have youth redesign the Have youth write a
Hidden Figures book book review. Submit
cover and then showcase your youth's book
their designs. reviews to the NPL
Create a collage of the various website.
obstacles and opportunities that were
presented during the course of the
book Hidden Figures. Write a caption
for each explaining whether they were
an obstacle or opportunity and analyze
why.
Have the book club Have youth respond to the
watch Hidden Figures questions: What makes a hidden
the movie. Compare and figure? How am I/can I be a
contrast the book and hidden figure? Turn the
the movie. responses into a song, chant or
poem.“ WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE STEM
WITH US. SOME THINGS WILL
DROP OUT OF PUBLIC EYE AND
WILL GO AWAY, BUT THERE WILL
ALWAYS BE SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING, AND
TECHNOLOGY, AND THERE WILL
ALWAYS, ALWAYS BE
MATHEMATICS.”
~ KATHERINE JOHNSONAppendix
Check out these ready to use resources!
READING JOURNALS
KWL Chart
Accountable Talk Stems for Discussion
NEWSELA ARTICLES
New Lego Characters Will Be Women Who Have Worked for NASA
Students Make Their Own "Mission Control" Center To Share Space Lessons
A Forgotten Story: Black Women Helped a Man On the Moon
Dream Jobs: Astronaut
New Spaceship is Ready for Testing...and Eventually Tourists
STEAM ACTIVITIES
Space Food
Make an Earth Fan
Comet On A Stick
The Phases of the Moon in Oreos
How to Make a Match Rocket
Make Asteroids You Can Eat!
Make a CD Saturn
Build a Moon HabitatYou have to expect progress to be made. ~KATHERINE JOHNSON
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