Module 3

Thursday, January 2nd

Today students took some time to reflect on Quarter Two and Module 2.

HW: - None : )

Friday, January 3rd

Module 3 Parent Letter

Today students spent part of the period setting some goals for their second semester of 8th grade. In addition, students were introduced to Module 3: The Civil Rights Movement & The Little Rock Nine and received a letter about this module to give to their parents.

HW: - "A Mighty Long Way" Novel needed in class by Monday, January 13th

Monday, January 6th

Dangers of a Single Story TED Talk

Dangers of a Single Story Questions

Today we officially began Module 3 by discussing the Dangers of a Single Story or Perspective. Students watched a short TED Talk on the Dangers of a Single Story and worked with a partner answering discussion questions.

HW: - "A Mighty Long Way" Novel needed in class by Monday, January 13th

Tuesday, January 7th

Circles of My Multicultural Self Activity

Today we finished discussing the Dangers of a Single Story. In addition, students completed the Circles of My Multicultural Self Activity.

HW: - "A Mighty Long Way" Novel needed in class by Monday, January 13th

Wednesday, January 8th

Four Agreements to Courageous Conversations

Today we students watched a Flocabulary Video discussing race and its powerful effect on people and society. We also discussed the Four Agreements to having Courageous Conversations in class.

HW: - "A Mighty Long Way" Novel needed in class by Monday, January 13th

Thursday, January 9th

Today students worked in small groups to create a class contract/list of agreements for Courageous Conversation in class.

HW: - "A Mighty Long Way" Novel needed in class by Monday, January 13th

Friday, January 10th

Dangers of a Single Story Project

Today students began to work on the "Dangers of a Single Story" project. This project is due on Thursday, 01/16.

HW: - "A Mighty Long Way" Novel needed in class by Monday, January 13th

- Dangers of a Single Story Project due on Thursday, 01/16

Monday, January 13th

"A Mighty Long Way" Multimedia Gallery Walk

Making Inferences Activity

Today students received their Module 3 workbooks and novels. In addition, students participated in the "A Mighty Long Way" Multimedia Gallery Walk.

HW: - Dangers of a Single Story Project due on Thursday, 01/16

Tuesday, January 14th

Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Questions

Today we reviewed the "A Mighty Long Way" Multimedia Gallery Walk. Then, students began reading Chapter 1 of "A Mighty Long Way" and completed the Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Questions. If students finished this early, they had the opportunity to work on their Single Story Project.

HW: - Dangers of a Single Story Project due on Thursday, 01/16

- Chapter 1 Reading & Questions due on Wednesday, 01/22

Wednesday, January 15th

Today students started the WCPSS Mid - Year Benchmark. This benchmark does not count for a student's grade and is used only as a way to collect data.

HW: - Dangers of a Single Story Project due on TOMORROW, 01/16

- Chapter 1 Reading & Questions due on Wednesday, 01/22

Thursday, January 16th

Today students finished the WCPSS Mid - Year Benchmark. This benchmark does not count for a student's grade and is used only as a way to collect data.

HW: - Chapter 1 Reading & Questions due on Wednesday, 01/22

Friday, January 17th

Segregation in the United States Reading & Questions

Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension Questions

Today students completed the Segregation in the United States Reading & Questions. In addition, students read Chapter Two of "A Mighty Long Way" and completed Reading Comprehension Questions.

HW: - Chapters 1 & 2 Reading & Questions due on Wednesday, 01/22

Monday, January 20th

No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21st

Today Ms. Taylor was in class to complete an Anti-Bias lesson.

HW: - Chapters 1 & 2 Reading & Questions due on Wednesday, 01/22

Wednesday, January 22nd

Today we reviewed the Segregation in the United States Reading & Questions. In addition, we discussed Chapters 1 & 2 of "A Mighty Long Way."

HW: - None : )

Thursday, January 23rd

Carlotta's Journey Song Discussion Activity

Intro to Plessy vs. Ferguson

Today we discussed the first part of Carlotta's journey by analyzing the song "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke and then answering questions connecting the song to the first stage of Carlotta's journey. In addition, students completed the Plessy vs. Ferguson Intro Activity.

HW: - Finish Song Activity & Plessy vs. Ferguson Activity if needed

Friday, January 24th

Intro to Plessy vs. Ferguson KEY

Today we discussed the 14th amendment (p. 19 in workbook) and its role in the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case. In addition, we completed the 5W's of the Plessy v. Ferguson case (p. 23 in the workbook).

HW: - None : )

Monday, January 27th

Today we continued our discussion on the Plessy v. Ferguson case by dissecting excerpts from the Court's decision (p. 24 - 27 in workbook).

HW: - Mid Unit Assessment on Thursday, 01/30 & Friday, 01/31

Tuesday, January 28th

Today we continued our discussion on the Plessy v. Ferguson case by analyzing Harlan's Dissent (the opinion of one Justice's that opposed the Supreme Court's). This activity can be found on p. 34 - 37 of the workbook.

HW: - Mid Unit Assessment on Thursday, 01/30 & Friday, 01/31

Wednesday, January 29th

Plessy vs. Ferguson Summary Page

Plessy vs. Ferguson Summary Page KEY

Mid-Unit Assessment Prep Page

Today we prepared for tomorrow's Mid Unit Assessment.

HW: - Mid Unit Assessment on Thursday, 01/30 & Friday, 01/31

Thursday, January 30th

Today students took the Plessy v. Ferguson Mid Unit Assessment.

HW: - None : )

Friday, January 31st

A Mighty Long Way Chapter 3 Questions

Today students finished the Plessy v. Ferguson Mid Unit Assessment. If a student was absent or unable to finish, please visit with Ms. El Shafie on Wednesday during Ridge Time. After the assessment, students read "A Mighty Long Way" Chapter 3 and completed the Chapter 3 reading comprehension questions.

HW: - Chapter 3 Questions due on Monday, 02/03

Monday, February 3rd

What is a BlackOut Poem?

BlackOut Poems Directions/Rubric

BlackOut Poems AMLW Excerpt

Today students started to work on their BlackOut Poems for an excerpt from "A Mighty Long Way." These poems are due on Wednesday, 02/05.

HW: - BlackOut Poems due on Wednesday, 02/05

Tuesday, February 4th

A Mighty Long Way Chapter 4 Questions

Today students finished working on their BlackOut Poems. These poems are due TOMORROW, 02/05. In addition, students started reading "A Mighty Long Way" Chapter 4 and answering the Chapter 4 Reading Comprehension Questions.

HW: - BlackOut Poems due TOMORROW, 02/05

- Chapter 4 Questions due on Friday, 02/07

Wednesday, February 5th

Seminar Day 1

AMLW Seminar Day 1: Song Discussion Sheet

Today students began work on the "A Mighty Long Way" Seminar focusing on the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

HW: - Chapter 4 Questions due on Friday, 02/07

Thursday, February 6th

Seminar Day 2

AMLW Image Analysis Sheet

Today students continued to work on the "A Mighty Long Way" Seminar by analyzing images.

HW: - Chapter 4 Questions due on TOMORROW, 02/07

Friday, February 7th

Inclement Weather Day -- No School!

Monday, February 10th