The 57 Bus Lesson Plan

In your own words, summarize Kaprice's relationship with Lil' Jerry and how she came to be a truancy coordinator at O High.

Students ought to discuss Kaprice's relationship with Lil' Jerry and the crack cocaine backdrop of their relationship. They should discuss the fact that both worked for the 69vill gang, how the thug life wore on Lil'Jerry, and how Kaprice was able to escape that world. They ought to offer heavy consideration to the conversation between Kaprice and Lil' Jerry when they discussed her gong to college. Kaprice's brother had applied to Clark Atlanta University for her and she had been accepted. Lil' Jerry was adamant she attend while Kaprice...