Wednesday 2/19/14

AIM:

     We will articulate what commentary is and why it is important in writing

We will add commentary to their writing to strengthen their claims

We will be looking at the following video for our Do Now. 

Thursday 2/6/14: Harlem Renaissance

AIM:

We will identify reasons why the Harlem Renaissance was important for African Americans. 

SURVEY: Take this survey before doing the Do Now!

Survey

DO NOW:  Watch the Harlem Renaissance video below and answer the questions.  We will watch the music videos as a whole class.   

Harlem Renaissance video

The music of the Harlem Renaissance:

Louis Armstrong

Dizzie Gillepsie

Tuesday 2/4/14: Understanding Civil Rights

AIM: 

We will be able to define what civil rights are and analyze the significance of the Civil Rights movement. 

Directions:  Watch the two videos below and answer the questions on your Do Now 

Video 1;

After you complete the DO NOW, you  may watch any of the following videos on this website to learn more about the idea of segregated schools.

Videos about Brown vs. Board of Education

Monday 2/3/14: Meet Lorraine Hansberry

AIM:  

We will use annotations to identify important details and information about Lorraine Hansberry in order to understand what influenced her to write A Raisin in the Sun. 

Do Now:  First, read the "Synopsis" of A Raisin in the Sun and answer the questions.  Then, watch the video below and answer the questions on page 3 of your handout.

Lorraine Hansberry video