Tuesday, October 22nd

ELA - Students read several more pages of The Giver and took notes on theme and mood. During the reading, Ms. Smith discussed the text and how it gave us clues as to what the theme of The Giver could be.

Social Studies - Students continued to work on their Reconstruction projects.  I also sent home a study guide and students can use the Reconstruction Quizlet cards.  I also made copies of the Social Studies text that relates directly to the content so students also had the option of taking that home.

Note to Parents:

The following site, Remembering Jim Crow, is an excellent resource presented by American RadioWorks.  If I had another week in this term I would have students examine select excerpts from this site.  This site will help students understand, in more detail, how things were in certain parts of America.  I highly recommend that students NOT be allowed to explore this site alone.  The content isn't explicit; however, it provides an uncensored account of different contemporary perspectives.