Midweek Update

Today we read and discussed three different texts to explore the purpose of the Freedman's Bureau.  Students wrote text-based notes on a T-chart and included information about the results of the Freedman's Bureau's actions.  Then, the wrote an answer to the following reflection question:  What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?  Explain why it was, or was not successful.

Then students continued their research for their informational papers.  Some students are using their time wisely and compiling several pages of notes.  Others have even moved on to the drafting phase.  Others, however, are not using their time wisely and have been advised to start working at home on research.  Tomorrow, Ms. Ehmer is going to pull a small group of students who I feel need extra guidance with their note taking.

On Thursday, students will complete a Sharecropping simulation, continue working on their informational papers, and complete a character analysis from Gathering Blue.

Yesterday's Outline Notes

Freedman's Bureau Notes

Research/Writing Time