Due Friday, May 13
Here is a link to the questions:
docs.google.com/document/d/13cJyeHiJ4xU6qyGmrREeYXV04bcu17honzaN-19OZIs/edit
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016
ACTIVISM IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Due Monday, May 9
Read the handout, "Freedom Now: The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi." The purpose of the reading is to describe and explain the importance of activists and their organizations in achieving equal rights. Please highlight and annotate the following:
* Key organizations and groups(include purpose, successes)
* Key leaders and participants and their contributions
* Key tactics or actions used to achieve change
* Reaction of local whites to the movement in Mississippi.
* Reaction of the the federal government to the Civil Rights Movement
Read the handout, "Freedom Now: The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi." The purpose of the reading is to describe and explain the importance of activists and their organizations in achieving equal rights. Please highlight and annotate the following:
* Key organizations and groups(include purpose, successes)
* Key leaders and participants and their contributions
* Key tactics or actions used to achieve change
* Reaction of local whites to the movement in Mississippi.
* Reaction of the the federal government to the Civil Rights Movement
Friday, April 29, 2016
ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM HISTORY ALIVE TEXT
Due Tuesday, May 3
Thoroughly answer the question about the early stages of the Civil Rights Movement. The link for the questions is below.
Here are the instructions for the online History of Alive subscription.
1. Go to www.teachtci.com
2. Click on the purple "Student Sign In" button (upper right hand corner)
3. Click on the green "Create Account" button
4. Enter the teacher email (ssnyder@pps.net), your last name, first initital, user name and password then confirm your password.
1. Go to www.teachtci.com
2. Click on the purple "Student Sign In" button (upper right hand corner)
3. Click on the green "Create Account" button
4. Enter the teacher email (ssnyder@pps.net), your last name, first initital, user name and password then confirm your password.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
ALERT!!
Please see me asap or email me about the Harlem Renaissance assignment due Wednesday. I need to assign everyone who was absent on Thursday a specific person to research. We need to be sure that we have as many famous people from the Harlem Renaissance displayed in our gallery so I don't want duplicates.
If you do not have this assignment completed on Wednesday you will not get credit for the assignment.
If you do not have this assignment completed on Wednesday you will not get credit for the assignment.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Due Wednesday, April 27
1. Read the page handout on the Harlem Renaissance from Warmth of Other Suns. Use the same highlighting instructions for "Black Metropolis."
2. Research one of the famous painters, dancers, poets, writers, musicians, actors, comedians, or activists that either lived in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance or influenced the culture of Harlem. Bring to class the following:
* A one page biography of the person you researched. Please type if possible. If you can't, make sure the writing can be clearly read.
* An example of the person's artistic, literary, or political contributions.
3. We will display your work in the classroom.
1. Read the page handout on the Harlem Renaissance from Warmth of Other Suns. Use the same highlighting instructions for "Black Metropolis."
2. Research one of the famous painters, dancers, poets, writers, musicians, actors, comedians, or activists that either lived in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance or influenced the culture of Harlem. Bring to class the following:
* A one page biography of the person you researched. Please type if possible. If you can't, make sure the writing can be clearly read.
* An example of the person's artistic, literary, or political contributions.
3. We will display your work in the classroom.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
READ "BLACK METROPOLIS"
Due April 21
Read the handout "Black Metropolis" and highlight information that helps us understand how Harlem, NewYork. Include:
* Description of "Black Bohemia" and why people left to go to Harlem
* Transformation of Harlem from a white neighborhood to a black neighborhood
* White resistance to Blacks moving into Harlem
Read the handout "Black Metropolis" and highlight information that helps us understand how Harlem, NewYork. Include:
* Description of "Black Bohemia" and why people left to go to Harlem
* Transformation of Harlem from a white neighborhood to a black neighborhood
* White resistance to Blacks moving into Harlem
Friday, April 15, 2016
IDA MAE'S JOURNEY
Due April 18
You will be reading about Ida Mae Brandon Gladney's journey from Okolono Mississippi to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As you read the 5 handouts from Warmth of Other Suns, highlight and annotate the key events of her journey. Once you have identified the key events, add information that:
* Describes the event
* Describes Ida Mae's reactions
* Indicates how that event moved her closer to her decision to leave and then closer to her final destination.
You may record your findings in one of two formats:
* A diary
* A timeline
* Other ideas?
You will be reading about Ida Mae Brandon Gladney's journey from Okolono Mississippi to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As you read the 5 handouts from Warmth of Other Suns, highlight and annotate the key events of her journey. Once you have identified the key events, add information that:
* Describes the event
* Describes Ida Mae's reactions
* Indicates how that event moved her closer to her decision to leave and then closer to her final destination.
You may record your findings in one of two formats:
* A diary
* A timeline
* Other ideas?
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