Agenda & Instructions
HOW Focus = 2 CC Focus = Responsibility
D.LT: I can evaluate the relation between modern
and historic events relating to aspects of the Civil
Rights Movement.
and historic events relating to aspects of the Civil
Rights Movement.
Do Now: Click HERE to type & submit response (5 minutes)
Steps for today’s class
1. Select one of the topics from yesterday’s
documentary (See list below). You are welcome 1. Select one of the topics from yesterday’s
to read the given piece of text summarizing the
historic event. (2-5 minute)
2. Read the recent articles linked below the
topics with and take notes to help you be able
to thoroughly answer the following specific
questions and focuses: (up to 45 minutes)
- What exactly is the historical event being focused on? (this will eventually be your first paragraph)
- What is the connection being made to modern America?
- Do you think this is a valid parallel? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning. (These two bullets will become your second paragraph)
- Based on your reading on both topics, in what ways do you see our country as having moved forward on these issues, and in what ways do you think our country may still have work to do around the issues raised in this topic? (This will be your final, hopefully substantial and thoughtful paragraph
3. If you are able to complete all of this you can begin crafting your actual paragraphs, which will be your homework due Monday (or Tuesday if we wind up having a snow day)
Debrief: (last 5 minutes) Complete TTL Reflection:
Describe all progress you made during today’s class
and what your plan is for next steps for the weekend.
(to inbox) HOW2 Self-assessment (response will be
evaluated and scored, counting toward HOW 3)
Describe all progress you made during today’s class
and what your plan is for next steps for the weekend.
(to inbox) HOW2 Self-assessment (response will be
evaluated and scored, counting toward HOW 3)
